power to the people? ideas for a local future EVENING DEBATE
Date/Time: 31 March 2009
18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Local Government House, Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HZ
Cost: (ex VAT) £ Free
Places available
This debate will centre around the three main parties' views on "localism" , exploring the outer reaches of what is meant by the term and trying to unearth any common ground. Douglas Carswell MP recently published the book "The Plan" which considers localism taken to it's logical extreme and will discuss his views and those of the conservative party. David Bluckett MP will consider the current Government's localist agenda and Councillor Richard Kemp will discuss his own ideas about local parliaments. The panel will be chaired by David Walker, former editor of the Guardian's "Public" magazine and current managing director of communications and public reporting with the Audit Commission.
Speakers Include:
- Chair: David Walker, Managing Director of Communications and Public Reporting, Audit Commission
- Douglas Carswell MP, Co-founder of the 'Direct Democracy' group
- David Blunkett MP, Sheffield, Brightside
- Cllr Richard Kemp, Leader of the LGA Liberal Democrat Group
This debate will run for an hour and will be followed by a reception.
If you would like to reserve a place at the debate, please complete the attached form and return by fax: 0207 863 9158, email:confs-organisation@lga.gov.uk or post to the Conference and Events Team at the address above.
Booking form (PDF, 1 page, 46KB)
Who should attend
Councillors
Chief Executives
Government departments with Local Democracy Portfolios
Think Tanks working on Local Democracy
Further information
See also
LG Group events
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BSL interpreters
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