Midlands Training Seminar Agenda
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Wednesday 21 September
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08:45 – 09:30 | Arrival and Registration
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09:30 – 09:45 | Welcome to your Training Seminar
Rob Smith, SLCC Chief Executive, Philip Peacock PSLCC, SLCC President, and your compere Cathy Tibbles PSLCC |
09:45 – 10:05 | SLCC Chief Executive Rob Smith will give an update on SLCC and cover wider issues of importance for the local council sector. An update on SLCC and key issues in the sector
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10:05 – 10:50 | Local Government Reorganisation, Localism and Levelling Up: Implications and Opportunities for the Sector Dr Carlton Brand FRSA This interactive, engaging session seeks to explore the increasing trend in England for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), why this is likely to gather pace quickly and the implications, opportunities and risks for local councils and the SLCC. We will also explore the levelling up agenda, it’s potential impact on the sector and how local councils might respond and influence. Local Government Reorganisation, Localism and Levelling Up: Implications and Opportunities for the Sector Dr Carlton Brand FRSA
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10:50 – 11:20 | Refreshments A chance to network with colleagues, speakers & exhibitors |
11:20 – 12:05 | Continued…. Local Government Reorganisation, Localism and Levelling Up: Implications and Opportunities for the Sector Dr Carlton Brand FRSA |
12:05 – 12:50 | Naomi Bibi will be talking about her new role as Head of Member Services. She will update you on the work that she has been doing with Local Branches, the Mentoring Service, and with the Advisory Service, and she will also be asking you what the SLCC can do to improve member engagement to ensure we are delivering exactly what you need. She also wants your help on how to be the best clerk in the country! Membership Engagement and Being the Best Clerk
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12:50 – 13:50 | Lunch & Networking |
13:50 – 14:25 | EXCITING SESSION COMING SOON |
14:25 – 15:15 | The Government has embarked on “radical” and “far-reaching” reforms of the planning system in England which will “streamline” and “modernise” it. This session will examine the most significant developments over the last year that will have practical and strategic implications for clerks and the sector in more general. It will cover important reforms that have already taken place as well as those in the pipeline. Government’s reforms of the Planning System – What Clerk’s need to know
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15:15 – 16:00 | One of the significant events to prepare for in the future, with an unknown date, is the passing of HM the Queen. Nationally, the State Mourning and Funeral plans have been prepared by the Earl Marshall, for a number of years and are regularly reviewed. Is your council ready for this major historic event, for which no date can be given and you will only get one chance to get it right? This session will look at the areas your council may wish to consider in making plans for Operation London Bridge. Operation London Bridge Philip Peacock PSLCC, SLCC President
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16:00 – 16:05 | Conclusion of the day with your facilitator |