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The LGA has worked closely with a wide spectrum of councils throughout the early implementation of the reforms. This will be an opportunity to hear from pilots, pathfinders, live service sites and others about the innovative work they are doing in key areas including employment, housing and support for those most affected by, or least equipped to cope with, the changes.
We are pleased to announce that places are now available at the Elections Conference 2015. The Elections Conference is the annual event for returning officers and senior managers who are accountable for the management of the election process.
With increasing demographic pressures redefining local government priorities, financial incentives promoting integration and declining budgets necessitating local income generation - now is the time to examine regional approaches to sustainable growth and prosperity. Our 2nd Local Government Strategic Leadership Forum is designed for, and developed after extensive consultation with, senior leaders from local government. This event gives you the strategic guidance to drive forward innovation and growth in your area.
Implementation of the Public Services Pensions Act in April 2015 will provide a number of challenges for LGPS Funds including establishing Local Pension Boards, dealing with the new Scheme Advisory Board and adhering to the code of practice issued by the Pensions Regulator. This high level summit will cover all these key topics and much more as we enter one of the most intriguing political battles in the run up to the General Election in May 2015.
Conservatives pledge to cap public sector redundancy payments
Council unveils ‘pop-up’ temporary housing solution to cut waiting list
Edinburgh to cut 1,200 jobs and bring in ‘Tesco-style’ self service
Long-term unemployed to work six months for free
Councillors should ignore ‘Stalinist’ ban on media contact – Pickles
‘Perverse’ bedroom tax means £100m disability spending gap – NHF