Thanks to those who have sent in their suggestions for workshops or facilitated discussions for conference in November. We will be considering all of them shortly. Please keep them coming in.
I am pleased to say that we now have enough delegates for the scrutiny training course to take place in Stoke later this month. There are still a few places available if you wish to attend. We have also just opened bookings for the “Law and practice of decision making” training course, this is free to ADSO learners and being held at Stoke City Council, 22 June and Tower Hamlets, 7 July See the website for details.
ADSO London Branch held there Seminar a couple of weeks ago, and they have shared some of the highlights which can be found here.
I have submitted a post on the members’ forum relating to any civic precedence to be given to the newly elected Mayors of combined authorities. ADSO has been asked for its views. I would be interested to hear please as a matter of urgency from anybody who may have drawn any procedures up or who has views as to what the position should be.