LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2023, Bournemouth: Tuesday 4 July 2023 (Day 1)

Safe, warm and sheltered: the importance of housing quality

• Rachael McClatchey, Consultant in Public Health, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities

Sorted, strengthened or sidelined: what is the long-term outlook for adult social care and support?

• Tricia Nicoll, Director, Tricia Nicoll Consulting
• Mary Cridge, Director of Adult Social Care, Care Quality Commission

Supporting councillors to prevent and handle abuse and intimidation

• Dr Sofia Collignon, Lead Academic for the LGA Supporting councillors with abuse and intimidation research project
• Gary Jones, Head of Democratic Services, Cardiff Council
• Anthea Lowe, Director of Policy and Governance, Telford and Wrekin Council

Wasted: the future of waste services and moving to zero waste

• Emma Beal, Local Authority Waste Network Chair, Managing Director, West London Waste Authority

Avoid – shift – improve. Do we need to change the way we travel?

• Dame Jane Roberts, Chair of Trustees, Living Streets
• Chris Boardman MBE, National Active Travel Commissioner, Active Travel England

Martyn’s Law and protecting place

• Shaun Hipgrave, Director of Protect and Prepare, Home Office

Power up: councils and the grid in powering net zero and growth

• Nicola Davidson, Project Manager, Community Energy South
• Tim German, Senior Manager - Strategic Relationships, Energy Systems Catapult
• Peter White, Senior Development Engineer - Net Zero, National Grid

Tackling the crisis in children’s social care – the role of chief executives and council leaders

• Cllr Louise Gittins, Chair, LGA Children and Young People Board and Leader, Cheshire West & Chester Council
• Patrick Melia, Chief Executive, Sunderland City Council