Powerful Accountable Local

CfPS Annual Conference – Tuesday 12 June – prices from £199
Good Scrutiny Awards 2012 – Tuesday 12 June – included in conference cost.
Officer Scrutiny Camp – Wednesday 13 June – prices from £75
Members Scrutiny Academy – Wednesday 13 June – prices from £149

Venue: Local Government House, Smith Square, London, SW1 3HZ

Secure your place by completing the booking form here.

Conference highlights include:

• Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP, Public Accounts Committee
• Prof Sir Michael Marmot, University College London
• Ben Page, Ipsos MORI
• Debate on scrutiny/accountability and the continued drive towards even greater localism
• A choice of seven different workshops
• Good Scrutiny Awards presentation and your opportunity to vote for the winner of the 'Scrutineers' Choice' award
• Unrivalled opportunities to network with fellow scrutineers

A draft conference programme can be downloaded here.

The 10th CfPS Annual Conference takes place during a significant period of reform in public policy and ongoing financial challenge. The Localism Act has implications for relationships between councils and citizens and the reduction of centralised regulation, coupled with changes to policing and health services, leaves many non-executives uncertain about their role. Powerful, Accountable, Local will help you navigate through uncharted territory and provide clear direction about how best to ensure effective accountability with reduced resources.

The Scrutiny Camp aimed at Scrutiny Officers and Managers will take the ‘un-conference’ format, where delegates (with facilitation) will select their own topics, set their own agenda and work collaboratively through peer to peer learning sessions. For more information about the un-conference format please see this guide.

The Member Scrutiny Academy provides a full day of practical advice to help tackle some of the most pressing issues facing non-executive scrutiny councillors.  Through in-depth seminar sessions, expert presenters and collaborative learning, delegates will leave better informed and better equipped to meet the current challenges which face scrutiny in local government. 

To book your place - please complete booking form here.

If you have any queries, please contact 0207 1877362 or email conference2012@cfps.org.uk