6th Annual Conference
6th Annual Conference 4th November 2010 - "Apocalypse Now?"
At last year's conference we were warned of the 'triple whammy' of the financial crisis, decline of oil and the pensions time-bomb. We need to seek a full understanding of the beliefs behind the political rhetoric so at this year's conference we have invited Andrew Stunell - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Communities and Local Government. (Andrew was previously Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government in opposition for the Lib Dems between 2006-2007). We have also invited Hazel Blears who latterly was Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government under the Blair and Brown administrations.
Last Updated (Friday, 13 August 2010 12:27)
3rd Annual Golf
3rd Annual Golf Tournament - 3rd September 2010
Due the the current economic outlook and the general gloom we have changed the location of this year's golf tournament back to Herons' Reach at the De Vere hotel in Blackpool on the 3rd September. The main reason for the change is that most of our "regulars" are from the North West - so, reluctantly, we'll keep it "up north" for a little bit longer. Hope that doesn't discourage anyone from joining us. The day is the same as usual - bacon butties, 18 holes and a presentation 2-course dinner. Our first tee time this year is 12:00 noon so people have got plenty of time to travel. The course is only 3 miles off the end of the M55 (via M6) so the journey is really very easy.
Last Year: -Barrie (18 pts appallingly poor) presents the trophy to Bev Wilson (again!)
Last Updated (Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:17)
SPRINT / esd-Toolkit Workshop
esd-toolkit and SPRINT – ‘Making the Best Use of Peoples' Time’ Workshop – 23rd September, Nuneaton and Bedworth Council Offices.
Following the June Emergency Budget – Councils and the wider public sector are having to face up to the stark reality of ‘efficiency savings’ in the magnitude of 25% by 2014/15: - A 2-year pay freeze for the majority of staff, a commission on pensions and a promise to work with Local Authorities to produce a zero Council Tax bill in 2011/12.
This one day workshop will look at productivity and concentrate on the style of the organisation and its ability to organise itself in such a way as to maximise staff contribution. Full details in the Events section.
Last Updated (Wednesday, 23 June 2010 10:39)
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