LGA/CLOA annual culture, tourism and sport conference and exhibition 2010
Date/Time: 30 March 2010
09:00
- 31 March 2010
- 16:00
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Bottlebank, Gateshead, NE8 2AR
Cost: (ex VAT) £ 460.00
LGA member organisation rate:: £ 360.00
Places available
sponsored by Arts Council England
Now in its 9th successful year, this is the definitive event for senior figures in local government, central government and partner agencies to come together to debate the major issues facing those working in culture, tourism and sport.
This conference will explore the opportunities and threats the new political and economic landscape will pose to culture, tourism and sport services. What will be the impact of the recession on funding and services? Are we ready to make the case to a new government about how our sector helps create healthy and sustainable communities?
Against this challenging background, local authorities will still want to deliver excellent services, grow participation and strengthen partnership working. But the culture, tourism and sport sector is stronger than it's ever been before. Now more than ever the sector must continue to be innovative, achieve better value for money and evidence how culture, tourism and sport brings wider benefits.
Through the conference your views will shape the LGA's 'Culture, Tourism and Sport Manifesto' which will set out how our sector can help to meet the biggest challenges we face, and what we think a new government's priorities for our sector should be.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP, Minister for Culture and Tourism
- Ed Vaizey MP, Shadow Minister for Culture and the Creative Industries
- Baroness Maddock, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson
- Bonnie Greer, writer and playwright
- Jude Kelly, Artistic Director, Southbank Centre
- Chris Holmes, Director of Paralympic Integration, LOCOG
- Alan Davey, Chief Executive, Arts Council England
- Jennie Price, Chief Executive, Sport England
- Roy Clare CBE, Chief Executive, MLA
- James Berresford, Chief Executive, VisitEngland
- Stephen Bee, Director of Planning and Development, English Heritage
- Cllr Mick Henry, Leader, Gateshead Council
- Professor Patrick McGuinness, Professor of French and Comparative Literature, Oxford University
Booking Form (PDF, 1 page, 468KB)
Conference Programme (PDF, 2 pages, 80KB)
Information for Attendees
Record of Attendance Form (PDF, 1 page, 58KB) - (booked delegates only) please complete and hand in at the registration desk
Useful Information for Attendees (PDF, 2 pages, 89KB)
Map of Newcastle and Gateshead (PDF, 1 page, 509KB)
Conference Programme (PDF, 2 pages, 80KB)
Discussion Session Descriptions (PDF, 3 pages, 83KB)
Study Tour Descriptions (PDF, 1 page, 51KB)
For full programme details please see the conference flyer and booking form above.
Accomodation Details
If you would like to book a room at the conference venue - the Hilton Hotel, Gateshead - please do so direct with the hotel (Tel: 0191 490 9700 - ask for Groups department).
Room availability is limited subject to availability. In order to secure the LGA negotiated rate for this conference, please quote the reference GLGAA.
To view details of alternative accommodation options, and make a booking, please use the following link: https://www.conferencebookings.co.uk/delegate/NGILGA2009
Bookings are subject to availability.
LGA Culture, Tourism and Sport News
This bulletin brings you updates and important news that are of interest to members and officers working in the arts, culture, leisure and tourism, sport, libraries or heritage services. We want to use this newletter as a way to get information to you quickly, but also to hear direct from you how services are being delivered, improved and received in your local area. If you would like to contact us, either on future content or to offer feedback on the newsletter, please email us with the word 'subscribe' in the subject field at cts@lga.gov.uk
Participate in the conference by visiting and commenting on our blog www.lgaculture.wordpress.com which features contributions from leading voices in the sector.
You can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/lgaculture
If you would like to exhibit at this event please contact Richard Mole at richard.mole@lga.gov.uk
main conference sponsor
Exhibitors include:
16-19 Diplomas
Arts Awards
Arts Council England
Essex County Council
ASDA Sporting Chance
Festival and Events International
Kingston Smith Consultants
Womens Sport & Fitness Foundation (WSFF)
Local Government Channel
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.