Agenda item

Cllr Peter Fleming OBE introduced the paper updating members on the Annual Conference and Innovation Zone, he also expressed his thanks to the Members and Officers who were involved.

Vicki Goddard, Improvement Support Adviser, informed the Board that feedback had been very positive. She detailed the key themes that were explored at the Innovation Zone over the course of the LGA Conference.

A view was expressed that some senior speakers attending the Innovation Zone found that they were only talking to a small number of delegates.

The Chairman expressed his gratitude to the team for all their hard work on the Innovation Zone.

Decision

That members offer any comments that can be taken into account.

Action

Officers will take forward next year’s conference and Innovation Zone, incorporating Member’s comments.