Conference and Publication launch: The New Wave of Local Partnerships

March 15, 2005

Tuesday 22nd March 2005 – Barbican Centre, London EC2



Keynote speaker:

Rt Hon Nick Raynsford MP, Minister of State, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister



In a pressured environment of efficiency targets and budget restrictions, the challenge for councils is not only to become more efficient but to do so while also tackling the more complex aspects of local delivery: user choice, economic regeneration, community engagement and social inclusion.



Hosted by the New Local Government Network (NLGN), this one-day conference will examine the range of partnership options available, and explore how best to be proactive in tackling problems inherent in delivering effective local government. The conference will also see the launch of NLGN’s major new report, New Ways to Modernise – a year long study reflecting on the experiences of 24 local authorities engaged in various forms of partnership and collaboration, and offering detailed recommendations for the future of partnership agenda.



Conference plenary and seminar sessions include:




  • The Pragmatic Local Authority

  • Does Gershon leave room for creativity and Innovation?

  • How do local authorities share experience?

  • ‘Public-Public’, ‘Limited Liability’, and Incremental partnerships

  • What the Voluntary Sector can offer

  • Market-making and building

  • Turnaround management

  • ‘Keep it in the family’ – the Inter-Authority Partnership Unit




In addition to the Keynote speaker, the conference will hear from:

Barry Quirk, Chief Executive, LB Lewisham and ODPM Efficiency Champion; Chris Wilson, Executive Director, 4ps; Peter Murdock, Chief Executive, Gedling BC; Andy Ford, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers; John Foster, Chief Executive, Wakefield MBC; Kevin Skinner, Head of Inter-Authority Partnership Unit; Andrew Bish, Customer Development Director, Accord Plc; Joanne Roney, Executive Director for Neighbourhoods, Sheffield CC; Stephen Bubb, Chief Executive, ACEVO; Patrick Conway, Director of Culture and Leisure Studies, Durham CC; Colin Carmichael, Chief Executive, Canterbury City Council; Helen Randall, Chair, NLGN and Partner, Trowers and Hamlins; Richard Busby, Public Sector Director, Vertex; and Natalie Tarry, NLGN and author of ‘New Ways to Modernise’.



A full agenda can be found at www.nlgn.org.uk/conferences



To confirm your Press Accreditation, contact Miriam Sigler on 020 7324 4336 or miriam.sigler@neilstewartassociates.co.uk



All NLGN press enquiries to Ian Parker on 020 7357 0116



Notes:

The New Local Government Network (NLGN) is an independent think-tank, seeking to transform public services, revitalise local political leadership and empower local communities. www.nlgn.org.uk



NLGN’s new report, New Ways to Modernise will be launched at the conference, with embargoed press review copies available from Thursday 17th March. Pre-orders of the report, priced £26.25 (inc p&p). can be made to info@nlgn.org.uk or by calling 020 7357 0051.


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