LGA safer communities annual conference and exhibition 2009
Date/Time: 13 October 2009
- 14 October 2009
Venue: Bristol Marriott City Centre, 2 Lower Castle Street, Old Market, Bristol, BS1 3AD
Cost: (ex VAT) £ 430.00
LGA member organisation rate:: £ 330.00
Places available
Crime continues to be a top public concern, remaining a top priority for councils - nearly nine out of ten leaders and chief executives identified 'crime and the fear of crime' in a recent LGA survey as one of their residents' main concerns. Crime is also unlikely to become less of a priority. Though crime rates fell from 1995, this reduction has leveled off in the last two years. The recession could well push crime rates back up again, with some areas already experiencing increases in burglaries and knife related robberies.
Just as crime remains a concern locally, it is also a key issue at national level. Councils and their partners will be under a new duty to reduce re-offending, and the policing and Crime Bill will provide a new tool to tackle gangs and other criminal behavior through the use of civil injunctions. They are also expected to play a significant role in tackling anti-social behaviour, as well as reducing violence against women. At the same time meeting the government's targets to increase public confidence in partnership ability to address the crime issues that matter locally will present a challenge for both councils and the police.
Community safety work and the landscape in which it is conducted will also be influenced by the political debate in the run up to the general election in 2010. The major political parties are in the process of finalising their policies to reduce crime and cut re-offending. Early indications suggest police accountability will continue to be both a controversial topic and one on which there are different proposals from the main parties.
This is a must attend two day event which will look at a range of issues spanning the community safety agenda. It will provide a unique opportunity for all attendees to:
- hear from the government and the main opposition parties what their key community safety commitments are;
- learn how councils and their partners can increase public confidence;
- examine the government's programme to reduce anti social behavior;
- explore what other authorities have been doing to integrate their activities with those of their neighborhood policing teams; and
- attend workshops exploring a wide range of issues related to community safety and policing.
The preferred method of booking is online via the link "book online now" below.
If you wish to download a PDF copy of the flyer you can do so here - Conference flyer and booking form (PDF, 4 pages, 635KB)
Conference registration slip (PDF, 1 page, 51KB)
Updated programme (PDF, 2 pages, 104KB)
Delegate Accommodation
If you wish to book directly at the Marriott City Centre please kindly either book directly at the following link: http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/brsdt?groupCode=x61x61a&app=resvlink&fromDate=12/10/09&toDate=14/10/09%20 or call the Reservation department, quoting Reference number X61, on 02070127637. If booking online please note that the online form automatically includes the group discount code so please only amend the dates of your stay and kindly enter your details.
Alternative accommodation can be arranged through Visit Bristol by either calling 0333 321 0101 or online at http://www.visitbristol.co.uk
Recommended hotels close to Bristol Marriott City Hotel (PDF, 1 page, 104KB)
For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact Richard Mole on 0207 664 3157 or email richard.mole@lga.gov.uk
Exhibitors so far include:
Alliance Against IP Theft
Asset Recovery Working Group
Association of Police Authorities
Home Office - Drug Strategy Unit/ Effective Partnerships Unit/ Public Confidence Unit
Who should attend
Chief Executives Clerks to Police Joint Fire and Transport Authority Anyone who has a portfolio area in crime or community safety
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.