Bringing you together
Local Democracy & Accountability network
This year the theme of the LDA network was ‘Looking towards the future role of the Councillor’ and ‘Local Government’s Digital Agenda’. We welcomed speakers from Folkestone & Hythe District Council, De Montfort University, Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government, South East Organised Crime Unit and South East Employers. The keynote speech was delivered by Rishi Sunak MP, Minister for Local Government.
Local Government Digital Declaration
Rishi Sunak MP, Minister for Local Government
The Local Government Digital Declaration, what it is and what it means for your council
Presentation not available.
Implementing a Digital Strategy
Taking Forward the Digital Strategy in Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Sarah Robson, Assistant Director, Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Overview and Scrutiny New Guidance (DHCLG).
The first general government guidance on scrutiny since 2006. What will the guidance mean for your council as overview and scrutiny moves into its third decade.
Ed Hammond, Director www.cfps.org.uk
The Voice of the Councillor.
The Report of the De Montfort University and Municipal Journal Councillor Commission. Taking the recommendations forward.
Colin Copus, Emeritus Professor of Local Politics, De Montfort University, Leicester.
Councillors and Cyber Security. Why cyber security is important and the questions to ask in your council
Detective Constable Dan Maund, Police Cyber Security Advisor, SE Regional Organised Crime Unit
Member Development Making an Impact- SE Charter for Elected Member Development.
Deep Dive Case Studies outlining the benefits of the Charter for Member Development for Councillors, Councils and the Community
Oliver Blackwell- SEE Associate and author of the case studies