LSP conference 2005

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Action not just Torquay
Urban Forum's annual LSP Conference 2005
Palace Hotel, Torquay
4th & 5th July 2005

The introduction of Local Area Agreements, Safer and Stronger Communities Fund and Local Public Service Agreements all place an increased emphasis on effective collaboration between the VCS and local government.

Programme
Monday 4th July 2005 DAY ONE POWERPOINT HERE
12:00 Registration and Lunch
14:00 Opening Plenary: the state of the LSP nation 1 - from top to bottom: an overview

Conference Chair: Tony Harrison, Burnley LSP/Urban Forum Trustee
Voluntary and Community Sector Involvement

Carol Schneider, Torbay Voluntary Service
The view from ODPM
Alan Riddell, Director of Neighbourhood Renewal Operations, ODPM

The LSP’s view
Julian Tuck, Torbay LSP
Q&A session
15:15 Refreshment Break
15:45 Workshops Session 1: getting to grips with the new stuff
Workshops listed below.
17.30 End of Day One
19.00 Reception sponsored by

"Community Communication Network (CCN) would like to extend their thanks for the input and valuable insight provided by delegates at the Urban Forum LSP Conference. We are already working hard to support the enhanced role of voluntary and community organisations as the cornerstone of a safe and healthy society for all.

The Community Television project can be used to demonstrate how the aims of such programmes as Compact Plus and Change Up can be delivered bringing together a wide range of partners across a variety of sectors to the benefit of all.

The vision for our communities as strong, active and empowered is a vision that is being broadcast at a variety of locations across the UK. CCN, through LSP tv delivers a solution that enables and enhances communication, engagement, consultation and reassurance to local communities."

20.00 Dinner
21.30 Disco
01.00 End

Tuesday 5th July 2005 DAY TWO POWERPOINT HERE
09.00 Registration
09:30 Plenary: the state of the LSP nation 2 – in others’ shoes: working with colleagues

Conference Chair: Tony Harrison, Burnley LSP/Urban Forum Trustee
Our vision for VCS involvement a local government perspective

Sandra Rothwell, West Cornwall Together
Our role and how the VCS can work with us, a GO perspective
Peter Cloke, Government Office South West
A VCS perspective on working with statutory partners
Joe Thwaites, Wirral Voluntary and Community Sectors’ Forum
Q&A session
10:30 Refreshment Break
11:00 Workshops Session 2: getting to grips with the new stuff
Workshops listed below.
12:30 Lunch
13.30 Plenary: Reporting on Urban Forum’s work with LSPs
Rupa Sarkar
Imogen McLean
14:00 Focus Groups: developing the conference’s key messages
14:45 Closing Plenary: feedback from the focus groups
15:30 Conference Close

Workshops
1. Making sense of LAAs – experience from the pilots
John Corbishley, Wolverhampton CEN
Imogen McLean, Urban Forum

POWERPOINT HERE

2. Mini-LAAs – the new Safer and Stronger Communities Fund
Rosemary Bintcliffe, Government Office South West
Georgie Constable, Plymouth Community Partnership

POWERPOINT HERE

NEWS RELEASE HERE

LINK TO LOCAL:VISION POLICY DOCUMENTS

LINK TO SAFER AND STRONGER COMMUNITIES PAGE

3. The added value of VCS delivery of public services and the role of Local Public Service Agreements
Neil Cleeveley, NACVS
David Jayne, Gedling Borough Council

POWERPOINT HERE

4. Effective collaboration between the VCS and localgovernment

Sharon Kelly, Wirral Council
Joe Thwaites, Wirral VCS Forum

POWERPOINT HERE

5. Delivering safety through Crime and Disorder ReductionPartnerships (CDRPs)
Colleen Martin, Lancashire County Council

POWERPOINT HERE

6. Firm Foundations - the Community Capacity Buildingframework
Sue Shaw, Community Development Exchange

LINK TO FIRM FOUNDATIONS DOCUMENT

7. Outside NRF - LSPs in the non-88 areas
Bernard Paige, Torbay Council

Carol Schneider, Torbay Voluntary Services

8. Developing skills to deliver Sustainable Communities
THIS WORKSHOP WAS CANCELLED

9. The future of Community Empowerment
John Houghton, Neighbourhood Renewal Unit, ODPM
John Routledge, London Voluntary Service Council
Tricia Zipfel, Neighbourhood Renewal Unit, ODPM

POWERPOINT HERE

10. Understanding the Regional Agenda
Jenny Fisher, Community Development Foundation
Kate Hathway, Creating Excellence South West
Dawn Woods, Government Office for the South West

RATES

Residential Rates
Rates are per person and include both days at the conference, the conference dinner on 4th July, and accommodation with breakfast. The Palace Hotel (4*) will be the venue for the event and accommodation.
Local Vol Orgs - Members £205 Others £245
National Vol Orgs - Members £245 Others £295
Other Orgs/Individuals - Members £295 Others £355
There is a general discount of £40 on all residential rates for shared accommodation, whether twin or double room.

Non-Residential Rates
Local Vol Orgs - Members £95 Others £135
National Vol Orgs - Members £175 Others £225
Other Orgs/Individuals - Members £225 Others £285

Other Rates
Conference Dinner £35

More information from info@urbanforum.org.uk or tel 020 7253 4816

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