A panel debate with Stephen Gilbert MP, Cllr John Shipley, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson and Peter Couchman
Host: City & Financial. Venue: Copthorne Tara Hotel London. Date: Tuesday 16th March. Tom Shakespeare of Localis speaking.
Event is being held during the Conservative Local Government Conference this year. Hosted by: Localis & CCA. Venue: Hotel Russell, London. Date & Time: 11.35am Saturday 6th March
Hosted by: Localis & Bell Pottinger. Venue: Bell Pottinger, Holborn. Date & Time: 6.00pm Wednesday 24th February. With Bob Neill MP
The Grove, Hertfordshire
4 & 5 February
Hosted by: Localis. Venue: The Ideas Space. Date & Time: 6.30pm Tuesday 2nd February. With Caroline Spelman MP
Launch of Paul Carter’s new report. Hosted by: Localis & Kent County Council. Venue: St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square. Date & Time: 5.00pm Tuesday 19th January
Localis and Votivation hosted a roundtable discussion focussing on how the internet and technology can be utilised to improve local accountability and to involve citizens in decision making
This roundtable discussion considered the merits of the current benefits system and the potential alternatives. It was held jointly by Localis and Essex County Council
This roundtable focussed on the merits of the current assessment regime and how we can strengthen local accountability. This discussion forms part of a larger project looking into increasing the influence of citizens in local decision making in local politics and improving the accountability of local authorities.