London SE1 0AL
UK
ADSO London Branch invites you to its 2018 Seminar
Democracy, Drama and Diversity
Friday 13 July 2018, 9.30am-4.00pm at London Councils, 59½ Southwark Street, SE1 0AL
Provisional Programme
MORNING SESSION
The Diversity of Local Elected Representatives:
Local Government Association Peer Members Speaker(s) on diversity and equalities in local government followed by workshops on how Democratic Services professionals can support greater equality and diversity
You Win Some, You Lose Some – London’s Local Elections May 2018
Derek Gadd, Head of Governance at London Councils
Afternoon SESSION
Coping with Major Challenges:
- Kensington & Chelsea and the Grenfell tragedy
- Rotherham’s response to child sexual exploitation inquiries
- Tower Hamlets and governance issues under the previous Mayor
Speakers from these authorities will outline their experiences followed by a Q&A session on the governance lessons
Electoral Reviews: What’s the right number of councillors?
Marcus Bowell, Director of Strategy and Communications, Local Government Boundary Commission for England A number of London Boroughs will be undergoing electoral reviews over the next couple of years – find out what’s involved.
Book via this link: https://www.adso.co.uk/londonseminar/
This event is sponsored by CMIS. http://cmis.astech.co.uk/