Bigger Powers, better buying, leaner working. 2nd Annual Conference. To be held at 76 Portland Place, London W1.
To achieve more with less, local authorities are now looking to identify new ways to make use of the power of general competence, freedom to innovate, and the ability to combine to create flexible financially-viable solutions for their localities.
Local government needs to adjust to the powers that localism gives them, learn how to mobilise new revenue streams, make the most of assets, use their procurement power more commercially, transfer risk over longer periods, recognise human capital and in some cases strategically reorganise. Lessons learned from previous recessions are also invaluable at this juncture, as are the models of best practice that are being employed by other local authorities and their partners.
This conference will challenge and inspire local authorities and partners by bringing together the most innovative leaders from the sector to share their unique approaches, and respond to the government’s new financial settlement.
Seminar 2:Use of technology in delivery of services – what are the new models for service delivery that can balance the need for effectiveness and delivery?
Heather Jameson, Deputy Editor, The MJ
15:00
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
What's on now:
15:15
Lord Michael Bichard, Fellow, Institute for Government
Panel discussion: Beyond front-loading - developing a coherent long term vision for local government
Lord Michael Bichard, Director, Institute for Government;
Sharon Kemp, Assistant Chief Executive (People), Manchester City Council;
Zack Pandor, Director of Information and Transformation, Herefordshire Council and NHS Herefordshire;
Chris Bilsland, President Elect, CIFPA; The Chamberlain and Finance Director, City of London.