This summer the Local Government Association will host its first-ever virtual Annual Conference as councils continue to lead local communities through the COVID-19 crisis.
The scale of the economic, environmental and community challenges that we will face as a result of the pandemic cannot be under-estimated. It is vital that councils have the funding and powers to support the economic recovery as emergency measures are lifted and we come through this crisis. A series of webinars featuring keynote speakers – including Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick and Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer – will debate how local government can be empowered to support the unprecedent social and economic challenge we face as a result of COVID-19.
Tuesday 30 June, 10.00am – 11.40am
The LGA will be launching our discussion paper ‘Re-Thinking Local: A Vision for the Future which sets out ideas for locally led regeneration and rejuvenation alongside keynote addresses from LGA Chairman Cllr James Jamieson and Senior Vice Chair Cllr Nick Forbes.
Wednesday 1 July, 2.00pm – 3.05pm
Sir Keir Starmer MP
Leader of the Labour Party
Thursday 2 July, 2pm – 3.05pm
The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government
Tuesday 7 July, 10.00am – 11.05am
Sir Ed Davey MP
Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Wednesday 8 July, 10.00am – 11.05am
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
LGA Vice-President
A programme and further speaker details will be available shortly. Further information can be found here.
For media accreditation, email greg.burns@local.gov.uk. Joining instructions will be sent out 48 hours before each event.
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