The public sector as a whole and local authorities in particular are going through radical change with huge spending cuts, radical shifts in power and scope of responsibilities. With much more control being exercised over costs and the continued drive to improve services local authority executives are now looking to one common focal point - delivering accessible, informative and innovative services to their citizens in a shrinking financial envelope.
The Local Gov Strategy Forum brings together the finest thought leaders and peers from across the industry to share ideas and help you improve key aspects of your organisation. A little less formal than traditional conferences the Strategy Forum enables local authority leaders to network and benchmark with peers, meet solution providers to help you achieve your wider objectives and trade contact details for future collaborations.
The Forum promises to deliver a full circle of innovative and interactive workshops, presentations and networking opportunities all within a 2 day time efficient format in a private residential setting.
The Strategy Forum is unique and unlike any other event, here’s why:
This amazing English retreat house and golf resort has survived many facelifts and renovations throughout its 1000 year history, but it will still impress the guest with a sense of supreme heritage and Elizabethan majesty.
From the ancient suit of armour that chaperones you through the lobby to the tapestries depicting former glories, this grand London house is sure to excite the history-lover as well, golf enthusiast and those simply looking to relax in the beautiful surroundings.
The highly-trained, professional and courteous staff at this upper four star residence will enlighten your stay with a history of the building and be happy to help plan your days activities with you.
With chefs on hand to create anything from a sandwich to a three course meal you will be sure to enjoy the local produce transformed into culinary delights to suit your tastes.
Jon Rouse
Chief Executive,
Croydon Council
Neil Prior
Head of Local Government,
O2
Simon Lill
Public Sector Sales Director,
OpenText
Doug Patterson
Chief Executive,
Bromley Council
Cllr Steve Reed
Leader,
London Borough of Lambeth Council
Chris M Williams
Chief Executive,
Buckinghamshire County Council
Sue Smith
Joint Chief Executive,
Cherwell District Council and South
Northamptonshire Council
Our pre-scheduled business meetings enable Providers and Delegates to book meetings in advance of the event, each delegate and provider get a meeting schedule at the event to ensure you maximise your time out of the office.
Think tank sessions enable intensive research, ideas on collaboration with peers and an opportunity to consult with providers and industry experts on your most burning issues. Develop business with others, organisational direction & strategy and embed, share and obtain expert views to move your organisation forwards.
Thank you for an excellently run event. Your attention to detail made it a very interesting and hopefully a worthwhile event for us - a really professionally
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Our signature Peer2Peer networking sessions are a fantastic way to make new contacts. As well as exchanging ideas & business cards you will walk away with over 100 new contacts and a diary full of new appointments.