selecting sustainability: the launch of the Sustainable Communities Act
Date/Time: 14 October 2008
09:30 - 16:00
Venue: Local Government House, Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ
Cost: (ex VAT) £ 345.00
LGA member organisation rate:: £ 219.00
Event full
The Sustainable Communities Act 2007 offers an opportunity for councils and communities to put forward new thinking on how to enhance the economic, social and environmental sustainability of their area.
At this conference, the provisions of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 will be launched. As the Act requires, the Secretary of State will invite proposals from communities and councils which will contribute to sustainability and wellbeing in local areas. These could advocate changes to the law, and changes to which body provides particular public services. From October 2008 onwards, the LGA, as 'Selector' under the Act, will receive, consider and short-list proposals made under the Act.
conference flyer - booking form and programme (PDF, 4 pages, 135KB)
Record of Attendance form - booked delegates only (PDF, 1 page, 49KB)
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Who should attend
members
heads of corporate policy
heads of economic development
heads of sustainability
lawyers
planners
government departments and agencies
committee administrators
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.
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Community/voluntary sector rate
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BSL interpreters
Due to the pressures on the provision of BSL interpreters, the LGA will need 6 weeks notice to provide this service.