The new "Local Government Directory" for the Harrogate Spring Party Conference is now available. Click here to download a printable version - if you're going to Harrogate there will be a paper version in your delegate's bag!
Last week we outlined the programme of ALDC training for Campaigners in Harrogate. Below, as promised, are details of our training programme for Councillors. Next week more information on the Local Government fringe programme.
The sessions all take place on the Saturday 7 March 2009, they're all free to attend, but open only to Party members.
Pavement Politics to Strategic Politics 9.15-10.45
Cllrs Gerald Vernon-Jackson and Derek Osbourne look at taking forward ideas strategically.
Making the most of your MyCouncillor Website 11.00-12.30
Cllr Tim Pickstone shows us some of the tricks for better websites!
Scrutinising Finance - Making it work 14.30-15.45
Ed Hammond (IDeA) and Stephanie Ouzman (Lib Dem Support Officer) look at getting the numbers right!
Finding and Recruiting Good Council Candidates 16.00-17.30
Cllrs Laura Willoughby and Steve Hitchins look at getting good and diverse candidates.
