NLGN Fringe seminar at LGA Annual Conference: Devolve or Die? What is the future of public service delivery?
6.30-7.30pm, Tuesday 1st July, Clifton Suite, Hermitage Hotel, Bournemouth
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Speakers:
Douglas Carswell, MP for Harwich and Clacton
The Lord Cllr Hanningfield DL, Council Leader, Essex County Council
John Healey MP, Minister for Local Government
Cllr Steve Reed, London Borough of Lambeth
The event will assess to what extent the effective delivery of improved services depends on greater devolution from central government to local authorities and communities. In particular it will look at whether the new look LAAs and CAA will allow authorities greater freedom and flexibility from Whitehall control and what impact this will have on local services.
Open to all conference delegates. Wine and canapes available.
For more information on the LGA conference please visit this website: http://annualconference.lga.gov.uk
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