Local Government Update: a round-up of issues currently affecting the sector

We welcome you to join us for an afternoon of discussion about some of the key issues currently affecting local government.

The afternoon will provide an opportunity for learning and discussion; together with a networking opportunity with colleagues from councils and all those working with local government and our own in-house experts.

Speakers & agenda:

3:30pm    Welcome – Olwen Dutton

3:40pm    Scrutiny and Combined Authorities – Alex Lawrence

4:00pm    Making disputes better, not worse – Andrew Lancaster

4:20pm    Update from the LGA – Tina Holland

4:40pm    Update from Lawyers in Local Government – Michelle Rowe

4:50pm    Infrastructure projects in the Autumn Statement – Jon Coane

5:00pm    Wrapping Up – Olwen Dutton

5:10pm    Mulled wine and mince pies

This session will be an informal and pleasant start to the festive season, swapping coffee and biscuits for mince pies and mulled wine!

Arrival is from 3pm for a 3:30pm start.