Fringe events

Fringe events are run independently of the main conference programme, by a range of bodies from the local government family.

These sessions are optional, but cover topics of key interest to delegates. Fringe events at the Seventh Annual Assembly of Standards Committees took place at 18.00 on Monday 13 October, following the close of the main conference sessions.

Please click on the relevant link for more information on each event:

Latest fringe event descriptions

Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors (ACSeS): ‘Question Time with a twist’

An open forum for Monitoring Officers & others - chaired by a Vice-President of ACSeS - to encourage positive learning from the first practical experiences on local assessment.

Association of Independent Members of Standards Committees in England (AIMSce): Delivering the goods: the leadership and skills of the independent chair        

A presentation from Mike Wilkinson, Independent Chair of the Standards Committee, Leeds City Council.

Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA): Partnership and Governance - the role of local standards committees

An overview of the work IDeA is undertaking with cross sector partnerships to assess the culture, values, behaviour and relationships that make partnership working more sustainable and effective. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how exemplary standards committees can support the success of good governance and partnership working - and how this impacts on improving lives for people in local communities. There is also an opportunity to discover how robust assessment can contribute to comprehensive area assessments (CAA)

Local Government Ombudsman (LGO): ‘Changes to the Local Government Ombudsman’s service: Are you up to date?’

Significant changes to the LGO’s service have taken place over the last year. Local Government Ombudsman, Tony Redmond, will update you on:

• Changing jurisdiction and operation
• New first contact service
• The LGO and Standards Committees

Join us to find out how these issues impact on councils and to put your question to the Ombudsman.