Localism the New Opportunities
A Conference for Liberal Democrats
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Don’t miss out on the chance to spend a day with other Liberal Democrats in local government, the Deputy Prime Minister and others at our one day Lib Dem Localism conference taking place on Friday 21st October 2011 (LONDON).
9:30am – 3.30pm (lunch and refreshments provided), Smith Square, Westminster, SW1P 3HZ
This is a conference and workshop for Liberal Democrats to look at the new opportunities provided by the Localism Bill.
Speakers:
Rt Hon Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister
Lord Victor Adebowale, Chief Executive, Turning Point
Gordon Lishman CBE, Author of the 1970 Community Politics Resolution to the Liberal Assembly
Andrew Stunell OBE, Lib Dem Minister DCLG
Helen Williams, Deputy Director of Neighbourhoods, National Housing Federation
Cllr Richard Kemp CBE, Deputy Leader, Liverpool Liberal Democrats
Chaired by Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Leader LGA Liberal Democrats
Who should attend?
Liberal Democrats who are: • Councillors • Community activists • Campaigners • Health Trusts and Housing Association Board members • School Governors
Register online now, more details of the programme and workshops below.
Afternoon workshops include:
Localism the Whole council approach
Cabinet Member for your Ward
Housing and neighbourhoods
Integrating Town Hall and Campaigning
The conference will be immediately followed by a discussion of the Resource Review (business rate) proposals at 3.00pm with Andrew Stunell MP and advisors to Danny Alexander MP. (this is for Group Leaders or other representatives, please email alanna.coombes@local.gov.uk if you are interested in attending.)