Doing the Duty – using the Equality Framework to make evidence-based decisions

London - 24 September 2012

Understanding equality is essential to the effective design and delivery of local services. It is at the heart of effective, efficient and transparent decisions, including how to implement spending cuts, devolve power to communities and move to new ways of working.

Registration 9.45 am 
Start time     10.30 am
End time       3.40 pm

This event will bring together senior representatives and politicians from authorities at the 'excellent' level of the Equality Framework for Local Government (EFLG) to discuss how they are continuing the use the EFLG to meet the challenges of making difficult decisions around budget setting and allocating and prioritising resources. 

Why you should attend

Colleagues from the Government Equalities Office will discuss and debate the review of the Public Sector Equality Duty. The day will provide an invaluable opportunity to discuss future challenges in a complex and dynamic policy environment. Delegates will be encouraged to develop their thinking on the challenges they face during the panel session, and share learning and innovative solutions in the learning workshops. Representatives from the authorities at the 'excellent' level of the EFLG will lead these sessions and use specific good practice to guide and inform these discussions.

Who should attend?

  • equality officers and practitioners
  • service managers
  • heads of service
  • elected members with equalities portfolios

Programme

 9.45 am Registration and refreshments
10.30 am Welcome and introduction
10.40 am The Equality Framework for Local Government Councillor Tim Cheetham, Cabinet Spokesperson for Equality, Barnsley Council
11.00 am Review of the Public Sector Equality Duty, Alison Pritchard, Head of Delivery, Government Equalities Office
11.20 am Questions and discussion
11.30 am Refreshments
11.45 am Using the EFLG to inform decision making – panel discussion
David Murray, Strategic Director of Communities, Brighton and Hove City Council
Frances Jones, Service Manager, One Tower Hamlets, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Mick Connell, Director of Adults and Communities Department, and Chair of Equalities Board, Leicestershire County Council
Karen Jewell, Head of HR and Business Support, Derby City Council
Gillian Douglas, Equalities and Community Cohesion Manager  Bristol City Council
12.30 pm Chair's summary
12.40 pm Lunch
1.30  pm Workshops
W1. Integrating equality analysis into the budget process – Led by Barnsley Council and Newcastle City Council
W2. Integrating equalities into service planning – Led by Leeds City Council and London Borough of Tower Hamlets
W3. Working with the Voluntary and Community Sector – Led by Brighton and Hove City Council Nottingham City Council and Bristol City Council
W4. Effective community engagement and leadership – Led by Leicestershire County Council, Derby City Council and Rotherham MBC
2.30 pm Comfort break
2.40 pm Workshops
W1. Integrating equality analysis into the budget process – Led by Barnsley Council and Newcastle City Council
W2. Integrating equalities into service planning – Led by Leeds City Council and London Borough of Tower Hamlets
W3. Working with the Voluntary and Community Sector – Led by Brighton and Hove City Council, Nottingham City Council and Bristol City Council
W4. Effective community engagement and leadership – Led by Leicestershire County Council, Derby City Council and Rotherham MBC
3.40 pm Conference close

 

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Speakers

  • Alison Pritchard, Head of Delivery, Government Equalities Office
  • David Murray, Strategic Director of Communities, Brighton and Hove City Council
  • Frances Jones, Service Manager, One Tower Hamlets, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
  • Mick Connell, Director of Adults and Communities Department, and Chair of Equalities Board, Leicestershire County Council 

How to book 

Please refer to our terms and conditions of booking situated on the left hand side of the screen. Please complete the online booking form on this page.

Further information

For further information or any other queries please contact:

The Events team
Telephone: 020 7664 3131
Email: events@local.gov.uk

For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities only please contact: 

Richard Mole
Telephone: 020 7664 3157
Email: richard.mole@local.gov.uk

Special requirements

Due to the pressures on the provision of special requirements, such as BSL interpreters, the LGA will need six weeks' notice to provide this service.

 

10 September 2012

Key information

  • Date and time:

    24 September 2012 10:00 AM

    Venue:

    London

    Cost(ex VAT):

    LGA members: £199.00
    non-members: £345.00

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Location

Address:

Local Government Association, Local Government House, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ

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