LGA annual fire conference and exhibition 2009
Date/Time: 10 March 2009
09:00
- 11 March 2009
- 16:00
Venue: Bristol Marriot City Centre Hotel, 2 Lower Castle Street, Bristol, BS1 3AD
Cost: (ex VAT) £ 460.00
LGA member organisation rate:: £ 360.00
Places available
http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/events/display-event.do?id=2095104
improving outcomes for communities through partnership working - the role of fire and rescue
sponsored by Lion Apparel; media sponsor Fire Times
Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs) are facing new challenges posed by the introduction of Local Area Agreements and the Comprehensive Area Assessment. The emphasis is increasingly on working in partnership to improve local outcomes, requiring a transformation in ways of working at local level. For FRAs this also includes the challenge of creating a more diverse and representative workforce to better equip the service to meet the varying needs of communities and deliver improved outcomes.
The LGA's twelfth annual fire conference is a must attend two-day event which will explore a range of strategic issues. It will provide a crucial opportunity for delegates to find out about how they can seize the opportunities presented by the new partnership landscape. Sessions will include:
- exploration of the main strategic issues and challenges facing fire and rescue;
- the role of Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor's Unit;
- understanding what Comprehensive Area Assessment and Local Area Agreements mean for FRAs;
- the elected member contribution to driving improvement in performance;
- the wider role of fire and rescue in creating safer communities and improving the quality of people's lives;
- the future of operational leadership in the fire and rescue service.
The conference provides an excellent opportunity for elected members and officers from across fire and rescue authorities and wider local government, as well as partner organisations to come together to discuss current challenges and opportunities and how to ensure their work has the most positive impact on the people they serve. The Parliamentary Under Sectretary of State for Community Cohesion and Fire and Rescue Services, Sadiq Khan MP, is attending to set out his views of the challenges ahead.
A panel discussion will allow delegates to engage with a range of key players from the fire and rescue sector and consider a range of perspectives on the most current issues. As well an exciting programme of plenary sessions, the conference will feature a number of breakout sessions which will be repeated so that delegates can participate in discussion on more than one topic. All of these sessions will include ample time for delegates to question and engage with speakers.
The conference will take place at the luxury 4 star Bristol Marriot City Centre Hotel which has been selected for its top-class conference facilities and accommodation. The hotel is easily accessible by car and is conveniently located close to Bristol Temple Meads Mainline Train Station, shops, amenities and parking facilities.
Fire conference flyer - booking form and programme (PDF, 4 pages, 850KB)
accommodation
If you wish to book directly with the Marriott for either the City Centre Hotel (conference venue) or the Royal Hotel (5 minutes shuttle from venue) please call their central reservations number on 0207 012 7637. The online accommodation booking system for other hotels is no longer available, however, you can phone Destination Bristol on 0117 946 2200 for assistance in finding suitable accommodation.
- Record of attendance - to complete and hand in at conference registration
- Useful Information - first port of call if you have any questions about the conference
- Updated conference programme - with workshop descriptions - last updated 03/03/2009
- Bristol Marriott City Centre Hotel - map and fact sheet on how to get there
- Bristol City Centre Map
main conference sponsor and exhibitors
http://www.mmcpublications.co.uk/ft.html
Conference dinner sponsors
Avon Fire & Rescue
Audit Commission
Bristol Uniforms
Communities and Local Government
Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA)
FPA/IFE/FCEL/CFOA
Fire Service College
Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO)
SOLACE Enterprises
For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please contact Richard Mole, Marketing and Sponsorship Officer on 020 7664 3157 or e-mail richard.mole@lga.gov.uk
Who should attend
leading fire and rescue authority members; senior officers and leading lights within the fire sector as well as delegates from central government, private and thrid sector.
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.