PROGRAMME
08:30
Registration and Coffee in the Networking Surgery
09:25
Chair's Opening Address
Colin Cram (confirmed)
Former Chief Executive, North West Centre of Excellence and Director, Marc1 Ltd
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Colin Cram (confirmed)
Former Chief Executive, North West Centre of Excellence and Director, Marc1 Ltd
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09:30
Keynote Address
Alison Scott (confirmed)
Assistant Director, Local Government Finance and Policy, CIPFA
“Generating funds, maximising income and making partnerships work”
Over a third of local authority income is generated locally through council tax, fees and charges, commercial rents, investments and asset sales. This fraction is only set to increase following the local government resource review. Highlighting why partnerships are becoming increasingly important and what councils could be doing better to raise funds.
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Alison Scott (confirmed)
Assistant Director, Local Government Finance and Policy, CIPFA
“Generating funds, maximising income and making partnerships work”
Over a third of local authority income is generated locally through council tax, fees and charges, commercial rents, investments and asset sales. This fraction is only set to increase following the local government resource review. Highlighting why partnerships are becoming increasingly important and what councils could be doing better to raise funds.
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09:50
Guest Speaker
Paula Lucci (confirmed)
Head of Research, New Local Government Network
“The Localism Bill: seizing opportunities”
A general power of competence has given local councils new freedoms to run services autonomously and meet local citizen's needs much more effectively. Maximising additional income can help offset the costs of services and generate income for investment. Local authorities have a flexible legal framework for charging and trading powers. Is it feasible to set up a trading company model that can carry out service work for profit? Public sector bodies should also aim to make the most of central government settlements, subsidies and dedicated grant payments that are available. It is increasingly important to establish an integrated approach to work with other public bodies, funding agencies and the private sector on cross-funding initiatives.
Paula Lucci (confirmed)
Head of Research, New Local Government Network
“The Localism Bill: seizing opportunities”
A general power of competence has given local councils new freedoms to run services autonomously and meet local citizen's needs much more effectively. Maximising additional income can help offset the costs of services and generate income for investment. Local authorities have a flexible legal framework for charging and trading powers. Is it feasible to set up a trading company model that can carry out service work for profit? Public sector bodies should also aim to make the most of central government settlements, subsidies and dedicated grant payments that are available. It is increasingly important to establish an integrated approach to work with other public bodies, funding agencies and the private sector on cross-funding initiatives.
10:10
Guest Speaker
Cllr Peter Fleming (confirmed)
Leader, Sevenoaks District Council; Chairman of the Local Government Group Improvement Programme Board
“Smarter use of assets, local government and beyond”
Local authorities own a range of assets, many of which generate income to help meet the cost of providing services to local people. To ensure better value for money, public bodies must work harder to minimise the cost of maintaining assets, from sports facilities to parks, while maximising income from the office buildings and property they own.
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Cllr Peter Fleming (confirmed)
Leader, Sevenoaks District Council; Chairman of the Local Government Group Improvement Programme Board
“Smarter use of assets, local government and beyond”
Local authorities own a range of assets, many of which generate income to help meet the cost of providing services to local people. To ensure better value for money, public bodies must work harder to minimise the cost of maintaining assets, from sports facilities to parks, while maximising income from the office buildings and property they own.
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10:30-10:45
Question and Answer Session
10:45
Masterclass Session 1
A series of Masterclasses will run throughout the day. You have the opportunity to pick a stream from the following three topics: Public sector partnerships; Asset and estate management or Seizing the opportunity.
A series of Masterclasses will run throughout the day. You have the opportunity to pick a stream from the following three topics: Public sector partnerships; Asset and estate management or Seizing the opportunity.
11:30
Coffee in the Networking Surgery
12:15
Masterclass Session 2
13:00
Lunch in the Networking Surgery
14:00
Masterclass Session 3
14:45
Coffee in the Networking Surgery
15:15
Chair's Afternoon Address
Colin Cram
Colin Cram
15:25
Case Study
Paul O'Brien (confirmed)
Chief Executive, Association for Public Service Excellence
“Renewable energy as a source of income”
The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) has been exploring how local authorities can exploit feed-in tariffs to generate real new income. Income derived from renewable energy can not only help generate much-needed revenue, but can also fund other local energy projects and develop a more sustainable, cost-effective and greener energy supply.
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Paul O'Brien (confirmed)
Chief Executive, Association for Public Service Excellence
“Renewable energy as a source of income”
The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) has been exploring how local authorities can exploit feed-in tariffs to generate real new income. Income derived from renewable energy can not only help generate much-needed revenue, but can also fund other local energy projects and develop a more sustainable, cost-effective and greener energy supply.
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15:45
Case Study
David Lee (confirmed)
Council Leader, Wokingham Borough Council
“Making the transition: How public services can spin out enterprises”
A practical guide to spin out limited companies, such as Wokingham Enterprises Limited, that Wokingham Borough Council have set up to support the local economy and help create additional income.
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David Lee (confirmed)
Council Leader, Wokingham Borough Council
“Making the transition: How public services can spin out enterprises”
A practical guide to spin out limited companies, such as Wokingham Enterprises Limited, that Wokingham Borough Council have set up to support the local economy and help create additional income.
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16:05
Case Study
Peter Cosmetatos (confirmed)
Director of Policy (Finance), British Property Federation
“Public sector property assets and private sector investment – generating value and income”
Discussing the Local Government Resource Review and the new powers and opportunities that schemes such as Local Enterprise Partnerships, Enterprise Zones and Tax Increment Financing entail. Exploring how the public sector can support local economic development by partnering business and developers to deliver efficiencies and Local Asset Backed Vehicles.
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Peter Cosmetatos (confirmed)
Director of Policy (Finance), British Property Federation
“Public sector property assets and private sector investment – generating value and income”
Discussing the Local Government Resource Review and the new powers and opportunities that schemes such as Local Enterprise Partnerships, Enterprise Zones and Tax Increment Financing entail. Exploring how the public sector can support local economic development by partnering business and developers to deliver efficiencies and Local Asset Backed Vehicles.
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16:25
Question and Answer Session
16:40
Chair's Closing Remarks
16:45
Conference Close
