integrating neighbourhood policing and neighbourhood services conference

In 2007 both Sir Ronnie Flanagan's Review of Policing and the Crime and Communities Review argued that neighbourhood policing would only be successful where it was integrated with the other public services in an area contributing to community safety by tackling crime and anti-social behaviour. The Home Office has already carried out work with CLG on identifying examples where effective neighbourhood partnerships are already in place and working out the core principles that lead to good practice. Following its commitment in the Policing Green Paper the Home Office is now looking to promote the integration of neighbourhood policing with other local public services.

This one day conference will provide a unique opportunity to:

• Find out about the government's objectives of integrating neighbourhood policing and neighbourhood services;
• Learn about the IDeA/NPIA exemplar programme and the best practice this has identified;
• Discuss the Home Office's core principles which lead to effective partnership working at a neighbourhood level; and
• Hear from councils and police forces about what has worked for them in ensuring they work more closely with partners.

Speakers at the conference include:

• Vernon Coaker MP, Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Crime Reduction;
• Bob Jones, Chairman, Association of Police Authorities; and
• Cllr Richard Kemp, Deputy Chairman, Local Government Association.

Conference Programme and Booking Form (PDF, 4 pages, 125KB)
Record of Attendance Form - booked delegates only (PDF,  1 page, 46KB)

Potential Travel Disruption
The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) has announced strike action to commence at 18.59 hours on Tuesday 9 June through to 18.58 hours on Thursday 11 June 2009.  Transport for London have advised that it will do all it can to keep customers fully informed of the impact of this action but is advising customers to check the TFL website (www.tfl.gov.uk) for updates before travelling, and to use their Journey Planner to plan a possible alternative route.

When travelling to the conference, delegates are advised to follow the advice above and to allow extra time for their journey. Please note that the LGA is unable to refund delegate fees in the event of non-attendance caused by transport problems.