The LG Group arranges conferences and seminars covering the full range of local authority services and functions. See below for details.
Online booking is available for most events and member organisations have access to reduced rates in a lot of cases. Members must sign in before placing online bookings to get the reduced member organisation rate - this is available on the organisation's own website.
Also, check out our webcasting programme which includes broadcasts from our major conferences.
The Office for Civil Society (OCS) has engaged LG Improvement and Development and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) to deliver a comprehensive training programme for commissioners and finance staff across the public sector.
At the Understanding workshops, delegates have the benefit of an experienced tutor and a detailed workbook they can take away for future reference. The workshop covers:
Pensionable Pay
What constitutes pensionable pay? The dangers of distorting the pensionable pay
At the Understanding workshops, delegates have the benefit of an experienced tutor and a detailed workbook they can take away for future reference. The workshop covers Pensionable Pay and Final Pay.
For local government, the signal that the Government will use the spending review to promote the radical devolution of power and greater financial autonomy is very welcome. What could this mean in practice -- for service users, councils and the state more broadly?
At the Understanding workshops, delegates have the benefit of an experienced tutor and a detailed workbook they can take away for future reference. The workshop covers Pensionable Pay and final pay.
The course will cover:Introduction to the Course/Icebreaker; Perspective To join or not to join - that is the question; A Great British Scheme?; How membership counts; Improving the benefits Early Leavers'
This one day conference will provide delegates with important updates on the policy background, legal framework and key, timelines surrounding the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme, as well as practical examples from the public sector.
This event is being run in partnership with LG Improvement and Development. Taking part will be Professor Sir Michael Marmot, Director, UCL International Institute for Society and Health and Susan Biddle from LG Improvement and Development.
This one day Local Government Group event offers you the opportunity to hear about the big picture and specific areas of opportunity for councils from leaders in the sector, and national politicians, experts and campaigners.
This conference, organised by the IDeA, LGA and Government Connect, is to help demonstrate the ongoing case for Government Connect Secure network (GCSx) for local authorities and their local partners.
Local authorities are the frontline for many public services. Sharing customer data is part of their day-to-day business and one which has significant costs and risks.
Fundamentals is an A-Z bespoke Local Government Pension Scheme training course for elected members, and has been attended by well over 650 delegates since 2002.
Featuring a panel of local, national, and European speakers, this LGA seminar will brief participants on the EU's initial proposals for the funds, and launch the debate on how councils can ensure the funds meet local needs.
This must attend conference will bring together elected members and licensing practitioners from local authorities and key partners to hear from leading politicians on their future vision for the licensing regime.
Fundamentals is an A-Z bespoke Local Government Pension Scheme training course for elected members. The three day course is designed to provide an insight into the LGPS "trusteeship". Each day needs to be booked separately.
Young people who offend, especially those who end up in custody, are ironically amongst the most vulnerable in our society. Up to 49% of young people in the youth justice system are or have been in care and similar levels have been abused.
This national conference on Commissioning This is a conference led by members for members to help drive improvements for your communities in times of financial constraint.
The new political and economic climate requires councillors to think and act in new ways in order to find innovative solutions. Is there a distinct set of 'political skills' and what is the best way for councillors to develop them?
Fundamentals is an A-Z bespoke Local Government Pension Scheme training course for elected members.Fundamentals IX is a three day course designed to provide an insight into the LGPS "trusteeship". Each day needs to be booked separately.
Fundamentals is an A-Z bespoke Local Government Pension Scheme training course for elected members.Fundamentals IX is a three day course designed to provide an insight into the LGPS "trusteeship".
Fundamentals is an A-Z bespoke Local Government Pension Scheme training course for elected members, and has been attended by well over 650 delegates since 2002. Fundamentals XI is a three day course designed to provide an insight into the LGPS "trusteeship".
Fundamentals XI is a three day course designed to provide an insight into the LGPS "trusteeship". The course is run at a number of locations and it is possible to attend all three days at the same location or to attend days at different locations
A unique, free event exploring both the councillor?s role in making adult social care more service user-focused, and their safeguarding responsibilities in relation to adults in vulnerable circumstances.
The course is run at a number of locations and it is possible to attend all three days at the same location or to attend days at different locations. Each day needs to be booked separately.
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:
