Localism for the new councillor

The Local Government Association (LGA) are delivering a series of regional events for councillors elected in 2011, centred on the Localism agenda. This is part of the LGA's core offer to councils on member development, in partnership with the regional employers' organisations and regional local government organisations.

The events are free to attend and will include sessions at each event exploring:

• the challenges that the Localism agenda presents for councillors
• the emerging role of the councillor as community facilitator
• how councillors can develop their skills in some key areas
• the role of and the support available from the LGA and the regional employer bodies.

You will also have the opportunity to meet and network with other new councillors from across the region and from your own party.

Who should attend?

The event is aimed particularly at councillors elected in 2011.

Dates and venues

Date	Venue
1 November 2011	Leeds, Town Hall
2 November 2011	York, Mansion House
8 November 2011	Birmingham, West Midlands Councils
14 November 2011	Derby, Assembly Rooms
17 November 2011	Durham, Durham County Cricket Club
21 November 2011	Northampton, Northampton Borough Council
24 November 2011	Maidstone, Kent County Council
25 November 2011	Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk House
30 November 2011	Exeter, Corn Exchange
9 December 2011	Preston, Hindu Centre
16 December 2011	London, Local Government House

Details of workshops and speakers will vary for each event.

Booking information

To reserve your place please:

Email: NCRbookings@local.gov.uk

Further information

Contact:

Alison Edwards
Telephone: 020 7665 3857
Email: Alison.edwards@local.gov.uk