Localis Conference Events 2011

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We have finalised our events schedule for this year’s party conferences:

Click here for a printable list of Localis’ public events

In addition to our public events, we are also hosting a range of private events, including private roundtable discussions, breakfasts and dinners on a number of topics from social housing to sustainability to infrastructure funding.

Liberal Democrat Party Conference, Birmingham, 17th-21st September

Panel Event: Having a Mayor? The answer for city leadership?
Sat 17th Sept, 13:00, Mint Hotel
Chair: Mike Burton (Editor, the MJ)
Speakers: Stephen Gilbert MP, Lord Shipley, Dave Hodgson (Mayor of Bedford)

Panel Event: General Power of Competence: Is the sky the limit? (in association with BLP Managed Legal Services)
Sat 17th Sept, 18:15, Mint Hotel
Chair: Tom Shakespeare (Director of Policy and Research, Localis)
Andrew Stunell MP, Cllr Keith House (Leader, Eastleigh BC), Cllr Richard Kemp, Stephen Allen (BLP MLS)

Private Roundtable (in association with Lloyds Banking Group)
Mon 19th Sept, 10:15
This event is private

Labour Party Conference, Liverpool, 25-29th September

Private Roundtable (in association with Lloyds Banking Group)
Tues 27th Sept, 9:00
This event is private

Private Roundtable (in association with OCS Cannon)
Tues 27th Sept, 10:30
This event is private

Panel Event: Beyond the State: Making community ownership a reality (in association with BLP Managed Legal Service)
Tues 27th Sept, 12:45, Hard Days Night Hotel
Chair: Alex Thomson (Chief Executive, Localis)
Speakers: Chris Williamson MP, Lord Glasman, Jules Pipe (Mayor of Hackney & Chair of London Councils), Cllr Simon Henig (Leader, Durham CC), Stephen Allen (BLP MLS)

Report Launch: Commission Impossible? Is strategic commissioning the future for local government? (in association with Mears)
Tues 27th September, 18:00, Hard Days Night Hotel
Chair: Alex Thomson (Chief Executive, Localis)
Speakers: Rt. Hon. Hazel Blears MP, Sir Howard Bernstein, Cllr Steve Reed (Leader, Lambeth LBC), Alan Long (Executive Director, Mears)

Conservative Party Conference, Manchester, 2nd-5th October

Private Roundtable
(in association with Orbit and the Chartered Institute of Housing)
Mon 3rd Oct, 8:30
This event is private

Private Roundtable (in association with OCS Cannon)
Mon 3rd Oct, 10:30
This event is private

Panel Event: Is localism helping to deliver Britain’s housing needs? (in association with NHBC and HBF)
Mon 3rd Oct, 12:30, Radisson Edwardian
Chair: Alex Thomson (Chief, Executive, Localis)
Speakers: Grant Shapps MP, Lewis Sidnick (Head of Corporate Affairs, NHBC), John Slaughter (Director of External Affairs, HBF), Cllr David Parsons (Chairman, LGA Environment and Housing Board)

Panel Event: Beyond the City Limits: Are counties the engine for growth? (in association with Action for Market Towns)
Mon 3rd Oct, 12:45, Jurys Inn
Chair: Emma Maier (Editor, LGC)
Speakers: Tony Travers (LSE), Cllr Andrew Lewer (Leader, Derbyshire CC), Cllr Mike Jones (Leader, Cheshire West and Chester Council), Chris Wade (CEO, AMT)

Smarter, Leaner, Better: The future of local public services (in association with Mears)
A keynote speech by Rt. Hon. Oliver Letwin MP, Minister for Policy
Mon 3rd Oct, 18:00, Director’s Suite, Palace Hotel

Private Dinner (in association with the Smith Institute)
Mon 3rd Oct, 20:00
This event is private

Private Roundtable (in association with Lloyds Banking Group)
Tue 4th Oct, 8:30
This event is private

Panel Event: Town Hall PLC: Is going into business the future for councils? (in association with BLP Managed Legal Service)
Tue 4th Oct, 12.45, Jurys Inn
Chair: Alex Thomson (Chief Executive, Localis)
Speakers: Cllr Paul Carter (Leader, Kent CC), Mike Burton (Editor, the MJ), Dr Andrew Povey (Leader, Surrey CC), Stephen Allen (Commercial Director, BLP Managed Legal Service)

Report Launch: Power to the People: Can neighbourhoods be trusted with planning? (in association with Land Securities)
Tue 4th Oct, 18:00, Jurys Inn
Chair: Alex Thomson (Chief Executive, Localis)
Speakers: Greg Clark MP, Cllr Ravi Govindia (Leader, Wandsworth LBC), Emma Cariaga (Development Director, Land Securities)

The Localis Annual Members’ Dinner
Tue 4th Oct, 7.30pm
This event is private

Click here to see the options, policy themes and benefits of sponsoring a Localis event

Localis events provide an opportunity for sponsors to contribute to a topical debate, and have in the past attracted many important and influential attendees and speakers, from Ministers, shadow Ministers and senior MPs to council leaders to leading policy makers from councils from across the country. Last year our events programme included panel debates, drinks receptions and roundtable discussions, all of which were well attended and many of which gained significant press attention. All of our events offer tangible benefits to our sponsoring partners including brand publicity, a speaking platform, and an opportunity to engage with the key stakeholders related to their individual industries.