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Annual rural commission, conference and exhibition 2010
Date/Time: 08 September 2010
09:00 - 16:00
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Trinity Street, Chester, CH1 2BD
Cost: (ex VAT) £ 355.00
Member organisation rate:: £ 229.00
Places available
100 places available
This conference will be a key opportunity to discuss rural issues and how these can be addressed by local authorities in the context of a new government and increasing pressures on public finances. The debate will be stimulated by speeches from senior politicians and policy makers, as well as contributions from elected members and officers who are working to deliver policies and services. You will have the opportunity to hear about developments in policy and practice and suggest how these should be shaped to meet the needs of rural communities.
This year's Commission and Conference will showcase the rural perspective on some of the most significant issues being debated across local government. Key issues being discussed will include rural transport, pubs, broadband provision, climate change, the interests of gypsy and traveller communities and fuel poverty. These topics will be discussed both in plenary and fully interactive workshop sessions that will allow delegates to debate these issues with representatives of Government, local authorities and representative expert groups.
The Annual Rural Conference is the key event for rural policy and decision-makers in local government. It provides a unique opportunity for elected members and senior officers from across the country to debate, exchange views and challenge ourselves on how councils should be leading rural communities.
Rural eflyer (PDF, 4 pages, 509KB)
conference booking form (PDF, 1 page, 84KB)
Conference programme (PDF, 1 page, 47KB)
Accommodation
Please note that accommodation is not included in the delegate fee. For any new reservations please contact Visit Chester & Cheshire by e-mail conferences@visitchesterandcheshire.co.uk or by telephone on 0845 073 1314.
Exhibition and sponsorship
There are many opportunities for your organisation to get involved. Please contact Richard Mole on 0207 664 3157 or email richard.mole@local.gov.uk
Exhibitors include: MIRO, Lcsa, Made in Chester, NHF, NEA
Information for booked delegates:
Who should attend
- leading members representing and serving rural communities - corporate policy officers and other rural policy makers - members and officers from national and regional stakeholders - chief executives and officers of rural authorities - organisations responsible for, or involved with, rural affairs - voluntary sector organisations involved with rural communities - private sector companies working with rural communities
Further information
Equality and diversity
The LG Group operates an equal access policy to events, and endeavours to meet delegates' requirements wherever possible. We can provide infomation in different formats as requested. Due to the pressures on the provision of BSL interpreters, the LG Group will need six weeks' notice to provide this service.
Hear LG Group speakers at conferences and events round the country:
Hear LG Association speakers - Visit the LGA website
Hear LG Improvement and Development speakers - Visit the LG Improvement and Development website
See us at:
Find out where the LG Group is exhibiting - Visit the LG Improvement and Development website
Awards we are sponsoring:
Awards sponsored by the LG Group - Visit the LG Improvement and Development website