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2012 Regional Conferences


 

 

 

 

 

 

The Regional Conference Programme is generously sponsored by:

 

  



The 2012 Agenda
2012's Regional Conference Programme entitled: "FASTER development, HIGHER aims, STRONGER communities" has been developed from your feedback and is a chance for you to network and keep up to date with all Financial, Legal and HR Legislation. You will also gain the understanding of how the Localism Act affects you and the knowledge for Neighbourhood Planning. The programme will include professional speakers, workshops to discuss recent case studies and networking opportunities to share good practice. 

 9.00am Registration
A chance to network with colleagues, Regional Conference Sponsor Came and Company Parish Council Insurance, exhibitors and SLCC officers.
 10.00am

Welcome and Introductions
From the SLCC President Linda Butcher FILCM and the SLCC Deputy Chief Executive Officer Howard Midworth.
  Decentralisation and the Localism Act - what does it mean to you?
From James Kingston, Decentralisation Team, Decentralisation and the Big Society Directorate, Department for Communities and Local Government.
  "A Guide to Parish Council Insurance... what you need and why you need it" - a brief insight into current hot topics by representatives from our sponsor Came and Company Parish Council Insurance.
 11.20 - 11.40 am Tea & Coffee
A further chance to network with our sponsor, exhibitors, colleagues and SLCC officers. 
  Legal Update
Debbie Ashton, the SLCC National Legal Advisor and Solicitor to Nicholas Hancox Solicitors, leads a legal update on topical issues.
  Pension Session - what will the proposed pension reforms mean for public sector workers?
Howard Midworth feeds back the results of a recent survey conducted by the SLCC and answers your burning questions on the subject.
 1.20 - 2.10 pm Lunch
  HR Workshop
Bethan Osborne National HR Advisor leads an interactive session covering recent case studies including Clerk/Council relations.
 3.10 - 3.20 pm Tea & Coffee
A last chance to network with our sponsor, exhibitors, colleagues and SLCC officers.
  Neighbourhood Planning and the Localism Act- Power to the People?
From a representative of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
 4.00pm Howard Midworth closes conference. 
 

Delegate Prices
Our delegate prices remain extremely good value at £65 for members and £85 for non-members + VAT.

Why attend

  • One of the best ways to keep up to date technically with a mix of experienced contributors, both from within the Society and externally, plus 15 exhibitors to consult.
  • You quickly find out 'you're not alone' and networking quickly confirms that you share similar issues.
  • Regional Conferences are open to Clerks and Councillors.
  • All venues are chosen for their quality, comfort, accessibility and car parking.
  • Earn 3 CPD points.

 

 

 
Date
  Region  
Venue
 Thursday 9th February  South West 1
St Mellion Resort
St Mellion
Cornwall
PL12 6SD 
 Wednesday 7th March  Central
Oxford Centre
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL
 Wednesday 28th March   South East  
Hilton Maidstone Hotel
Bearsted Road
Weavering
Maidstone
ME14 5AA
 Wednesday 13th June  West Mids
Copthorne Hotel
The Waterfront
Level Street
Brierley Hill
Dudley
DY5 1UR 
 Thursday 28th June  North
Royal York Hotel
Station Parade
York
North Yorkshire
YO24 1AA
 
 Wednesday 18th July  Wales
Swansea Marriott
Maritime Quarter
Swansea
Wales
SA1 3SS
 
 Wednesday 12th September  East Mids
Nottingham Belfry
Mellor's Way
Off Woodhouse Way
Nottingham
Notts
NG8 6PY
 Wednesday 14th November  East  
Stoke By Nayland Hotel
Keepers Lane
Leavenheath
Colchester
Essex
CO6 4PZ
 Wednesday 28th November  South West 2
Cadbury House
Frost Hill
Congresbury
Bristol
BS49 5AD
 Wednesday 5th December  South
Botley Park Hotel
Winchester Road
Boorley Green
Southampton
SL32 2UA