NALC Annual Conference & Exhibition - 4 - 5 September 2009

"Putting People First"

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The National Association of Local Councils held its annual conference and exhibition on the 4 & 5 September 2009 at the Royal College of Physicians, London.

The conference showed how local councils can be at the heart of positive change through community involvement and wellbeing. There are a number of big issues facing local councils in the coming 12 months. And they all have one thing in common – that local councils hold the answers and can deliver the solutions to improving the lives of local people.

These issues include:

• Recession and the economic downturn
• Planning and transport
• Housing
• Climate change
• Power of wellbeing
• Engaging with your communities and participatory budgeting
• Community governance
• Training and development

Around 300 delegates had the opportunity to hear from key speakers in a variety of plenary, satellite, workshop and skills schools sessions. Delegates were able to exchange ideas, put questions, and really have their voices heard throughout all the sessions. For the first time at a NALC Annual Conference and Exhibition, there was a Big Debate, where delegates got their opinions across.

There was also a large exhibition of over 30 stands, important players in the local government community wherebrought together under one roof.