Conferences and Events
Local Government Leadership 2008
Date: 17 March 2008Location: Wellcome Collection Conference Centre
As we enter a new era of local government business, LGC has brought together a commanding programme of senior speakers across the public services and different sectors to provide an intelligent analysis and offer you expert guidance on the policies and practices behind effective leadership. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: John Healey MP, Minister of State for Local Government
The Campaign Challenge 2008
Date: 31 March 2008Location: Brit Oval Conference Centre
DeHavilland’s Campaign Challenge is a unique learning experience for public affairs, media and campaigning practitioners. It provides you with an innovative way of developing your professional skills and gaining valuable insight into working within the public affairs arena.
Successfully Project Managing School Building Programmes
Date: 23 April 2008Location:
Effective project management is the bedrock of any successful school building programme Robust and effective project management is a vital tool in driving forward your school building programmes. As both BSF and the primary capital programmes shift into the next stage, local government and schools are under increasing pressure to improve their project management skills.
Regenerating Housing and Communities
Date: 30 April 2008Location: London
2008 marks the year housing and regeneration will be transformed. With renewed support and spiraling demand, you need the guidance to strategically provide social housing and holistic community development. Get the solutions you need to push housing and community development forward in your area
Reshaping Risk Management
Date: 06 May 2008Location: London
Supporting performance and partnerships through strategic risk Change is the order of the day across local government and public services. New priorities and partners, alongside complex procedures and projects mean high levels of risk and necessitate effective management. Now is the time to revisit the what, how and why of risk management. Ensure risk management can support your council’s core priorities and crucially, performance.
The Fundamentals of Local Government Law
Date: 13 May 2008Location: Copthorne Tara Hotel
2008 marks seismic shifts in many areas of local government law – you need to keep ahead of the changes. Ensure both you and the key decision makers in your authority have a full understanding of the legal implications. You will get a full jargon-free introduction to the new liabilities, controversies and best practice.
Re-Engaging Youth & Reducing Exclusions
Date: 21 May 2008Location:
Practical guidance on implementing the new policies and raising standards Re-engaging Youth & Reducing Exclusions has been developed specifically for those working in this most challenging area. Book your place today to get the guidance and expertise you need to enable you to drive forward your school improvement programme with confidence and full stakeholder buy-in.
Sub- Regional Economic Development and Regeneration
Date: 21 May 2008Location: London
A strong economy is vital to your local area and community. Endemic problems, as well as significant opportunities, are determined by the economic performance and potential of your area. The Sub-National Review will drive legislation in 2008, proposing a step change in the shape, level and substance of economic development delivery to date. Local authorities and stakeholders must now forge an integrated sub-regional approach to economic development. Are you ready for future duties and to implement new requirements?
Personalising Adult Services
Date: 22 May 2008Location:
The framework and delivery of adult services is changing. Central to the Government’s vision for adult services is the idea of personalisation, with Ivan Lewis, Minister for Social Care, firmly behind a review for eligibility criteria. Are you doing all you can to ensure that your strategy is in line with current and upcoming policies and duties?
Improving Services through Third Sector Engagment
Date: 17 June 2008Location:
Successful local authorities know the third sector is the key tool for the improvement of their services. Making full use of the voluntary and community organisations to personalise and optimise your delivery is not easy. Learn the latest techniques to ensure a closer integration that can benefit your area.
Children’s Services: The New Performance Framework for Inspection
Date: 18 June 2008Location: London
The process through which local government measures its performance is changing. This will affect all departments within your council. However, you know that the demands placed on you within children’s services and the outcomes expected are significantly higher. You need to be fully prepared and ready for the new developments.
The Fundamentals of Local Government
Date: 25 June 2008Location:
You have many tasks facing you in local government. Deciding which is your top priority is a formidable task. There are many sources of information you can turn to. It can be difficult to know which one is reliable and objective. Local Government Chronicle is your definitive guide to local government and how it works. We will provide you with all the information you need to comprehensively understand the local government sector.
