selecting sustainability: the LGA Sustainable Communities Act conference
Date/Time: 10 June 2009
10:00 - 16:00
Venue: Local Government House Conference Centre, Smith Square, LONDON, SW1P 3HZ
Cost: (ex VAT) £ 345.00
LGA member organisation rate:: £ 219.00
Places available
The Sustainable Communities Act 2007 offers an opportunity for councils and communities to put forward new thinking on how to meet the challenges of sustainability. It starts from the principle that local people know best what needs to be done to promote the sustainability of their area, but that sometimes they need central government to act to enable them to do so. It provides a channel for local people and the councils that represent them to ask central government to take such action.
This one day conference will provide delegates with an opportunity to:
- discuss the potential of the Act
- share ideas for proposals
- hear from the LGA on the process and principles it will use when discharging its role as the Selector
Speakers at the conference will include senior representatives from within local government as well as from other organisations.
Conference programme (PDF, 4 pages, 160KB)
record of attendance form (PDF, 1 page, 49KB)
To reserve your place at this conference please complete an online booking form by clicking on the book online now link below.
If you need any assistance completing the online form, please contact LGconnect on 020 7664 3131.
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.
Who should attend
This conference is for elected members, empowerment officers, sustainability officers, policy and partnership officers, regeneration officers and third sector organisations.
Further information
See also
LG Group events
The Local Government Group runs a wide range of conferences and events. Visit local.gov.uk to see a full list and to access further information.
LGA member organisation rate
For many events, reduced rates apply for representatives from LGA member organisations. Members must sign in before placing online bookings to get the reduced rate.
Community/voluntary sector rate
Conferences may have a limited number of places available for representatives from small community and voluntary organisations at a reduced rate. Please contact the conference administrator for further details.
Overseas delegates
Delegates from outside the UK who wish to attend an LGA conference must submit their applications, and funds must be cleared, to reach the LGA no later than 6 weeks before the conference in the case of a residential conference, or no later than 4 weeks before a one day conference. Bookings from overseas delegates will be subject to the cancellation policy specified on the booking form.
BSL interpreters
Due to the pressures on the provision of BSL interpreters, the LGA will need 6 weeks notice to provide this service.