You are invited to join me at our new event for Councillors and those who work with Councillors: C’llr. 10 Inspiring Councillors - Inspiring Communities
The Cllr 10 event will be the first ever major national conference specifically for councillors. Organised by the Local Government Information Unit, producers of Cllr Magazine, in conjunction with Ingenium Strategic Events, Cllr 10 will be held at The Emirates Stadium, London N5 on 4th February 2010.
The conference will provide a unique opportunity to hear at first hand some of the most influential voices in and about local government, and to engage in debate on what is important to local communities. The wide variety of workshops will help you to develop your practical skills as a Councillor and your understanding of what key policy challenges, such as the ageing population or environmental change, will mean for your ward and what you as a Councillor can do to give a lead. During the day there will also be opportunities to network with colleagues from all over the country to share your experiences and ideas. In addition to Councillors, the conference will also be very useful for council officers and others who support or work closely with elected members.
With a General Election on the near horizon, there is a real opportunity for the emergence of local democracy, and this event seeks to reinforce the idea of local communities making decisions about their own future and spending their own resources.
I hope you can see from the outline agenda that the conference is a must-attend event for anyone who is involved with local government.
Andy Sawford Chief Executive - LGiU