LGA Regional Event,
hosted by the LGA Independent Group
Friday 4th March 2022 10am-8pm
@ the NEW Lincoln Cathedral Centre
and afterwards at the COLLECTION
Dare To Be Different – and together we can be most effective
Want to meet up at last in a safe environment? This covid-safe conference will give councillors an opportunity to learn more about key aspects of the seismic changes in local government and how our roles will change through new arrangements on levelling-up and possible County Deals whilst we tackle climate change, health, planning and elections.
The increasingly popular, lunch time Speakers’ Corner is your opportunity to tell us what frustrates or inspires you about local government today and how changes ongoing impact on you and your community.
Reception: After the conference, you are invited to a reception at The Collection, Lincoln launching the new installation by Luke Jerram, Gaia Planet Earth
Attendance at the conference is free, including lunch. Register here.
The new Cathedral Centre is adjacent to the Cathedral
We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Councillor Marianne Overton, Leader of the LGA Independent Group and Vice Chairman of the Local Government Association 07920 235 364
Helen-Ann Smith East Midlands Chairman of the East Midlands Region the LGA Independent Group 07909 338015 cllr.helen-ann.smith@nottscc.gov.uk
https://www.local.gov.uk/lga-independent https://www.local.gov.uk/ independent.grouplga@local.gov.uk
Regional LGA Independent Group for East Midlands
Friday 4th March 2022
AGENDA
11am-4pm in the prestigious new Lincoln Cathedral Centre (LN2 1PX) adjacent to the Cathedral, preceded at 10am by Lincolnshire Independents AGM and followed by a reception at the Collection Museum.
11am Welcome Marianne Overton MBE
Chair first session Cllr Helen-Ann Smith, Deputy Leader of Ashfield Council and Ashfield Independents
Life from where I stand, County Councillor Phil Dilks, District Councillor Peter Lundgren, Wales Unitary Kevin Etheridge
Vanishing Councils? New Unitary Councillor Jim Hakewill, Northants
People Power Covid has demonstrated the significance of local communities. What are our next steps to keep that power alive?
Cllr Jill Makinson-Sanders
Be a Councillor hot tips: Independent Network Karen Lucioni,
12.45pm Lunch, generously provided by the LGA
1.45pm Soapbox stand – your three minutes to make a point!
2.30pm Recovering health post covid; Derek Ward Director of Public Health for Lincolnshire
3pm Saving the planet, starting here, Matt Babic of Anthesis
on Climate Change action plans
4pm close and move to the Collection,
via the Cathedral.
Reception finishes at 8pm
Please register here
Friends and colleagues are very welcome
Gaia Earth at COP26, November 2021