Response to DCLG consultation on video conferencing

We have sent in a repsonse to the DCLG on their recent consultation paper relating to video conferencing certain local authority meetings. While we welcome th prinicipal there are a number of areas that need further clarification. We would like to thank all members who gave their views. Details of the consultation can be found here:   … Continued

#ADSOConf2016 summary!

Conference is over for another year and my thanks again to Sue and all the Board, our speakers, facilitators and sponsors. Thanks also to those of you who attended. The Panel discussion with Professor Tony Bovaird, John Austin, Chair of ADSO, Cllr Graham Chapman, Deputy Leader of Nottingham City Council, Jacqui Mckinlay was  quite lively and feedback … Continued

Devolution

The East of England branch held an excellent devolution session on Friday 15 July. We provided updates and sought comments via twitter. Subsequently, we promoted the devolution discussion section on the members’ forum and I would urge colleagues to contribute. Many thanks for the posts to date. Keep them coming in. It is clear that … Continued