National infrastructure, local impact - the role of councils in the decisions about major infrastructure projects
Date/Time: 26 March 2010
09:40 - 15:20
Venue: Bircham Dyson Bell, 50 Broadway, London, SW1H 0BL
Cost: (ex VAT) £ Free
Places available
The infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) opened its doors for business on 1 October 2009 and will start to receive applications for development consent for national infrastructure projects from 1 March 2010. Already it has been notified about 20 projects that promoters have confirmed that they intend to submit applications.
As the UK continues to develop its infrastructure, for energy generation and transmission, roads, rail, ports, waste and airports there will be many more projects.
Many of the projects that will come before the IPC will have major impacts on the local community - economic, social and environmental. The relevant local authority has been given key roles at each stage of the process, from advising the promoter about how best to conduct their consultation, reporting to the IPC on the quality of the consultation undertaken, and producing a local impact report detailing the likely local effect of the proposal.
This event will explore those roles - in relation to the IPC itself, the major companies that will promote projects and the local community. What will councils need to do and how are councils, with major proposals in their area, already approaching the task? What will developers expect from councils? What are the best ways to engage local people? What will local communities expect of local councils and their elected representatives?
This free conference will be a great opportunity for local government to consider the challenges, opportunities and practicalities of the new planning regime and to learn about how the process will really work.
As this is a free conference and delegate places are limited, we recommend delegates book quickly to secure a place and avoid disappointment.
Who should attend
chief executives cabinet members with responsibility for environment, planning and regeneration directors of environment, planning and regeneration chief officers of environment, planning and regeneration
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.