The Localism Bill is the government’s flagship piece of legislation. It includes measures that will give councils a new Power of General Competence, establish new rights for communities to bid to run services, and revolutionise the planning system. The LGiU and Stockport MBC are hosting this event for councils to debate and share learning about the Localism Bill and prepare for their new responsibilities. Speakers include leading figures from local and central government, the voluntary sector and academia. Full speakers list Andrew Stunell MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, DCLG Cllr Dave Goddard, Leader, Stockport MBC Gareth Bradford, Planning Directorate, DCLG Dr Jonathan Carr-West, Director, LGiU Amanda Bickerton, Executive Committee, North West Community Activists Network Nicholas Dobson, Senior Consultant, Pannone LLP Angela Green, Chief Officer, Wirral Council for Voluntary Service Iain Jenkinson, Director, Planning Development & Regeneration, GVA Barry Khan, Solicitor, Stockport MBC Hilary Kitchin, Associate, LGiU John Knight, North West Regional Chair, Royal Town Planning Institute Richard Turner, former Executive Member for Housing and Planning Policy, Eden District Council For any further information or press queries please contact Rob Dale on 07854 138 517 or on rob.dale@lgiu.org.uk
