Agenda item

The report invited Members’ views on the strategic organisation of the Innovation Zone at the LGA Annual conference, in particular the issues outlined in paragraph six, to assist the Zone’s development for 2019.

Vicki Goddard, Improvement Support Adviser, introduced the paper and explained that the Innovation Zone is a key element of the LGA Hub stand at the Annual Conference, where at any one point there can be up to five discussions where local authorities discuss their innovations. The Improvement and Innovation Board have been involved in various ways such as working groups.

Vicki Goddard asked members for views on theming the Zone, specifically or overall, and the criteria to select invitees to showcase their work. Members were also asked if a creative thinking workshop should take place on the Thursday, instead of further innovations. Vicki welcomed those involved in last year’s working group to be involved again this year if they wished, plus others.

The Chairman stated that the best approach to collate members’ views on the issues is to circulate an email asking members for their views and volunteers for the working group.

Cllr Joy Allen suggested live stream options to give those who cannot make it to Conference the opportunity to learn from the Zone’s sessions.

Board members thanked Vicki Goddard for her support and work to the Board.

Decision

-          The Improvement and Innovation Board noted the activities and comments made.

Action:

-          To circulate an email asking members for their views on the issues and to volunteer for the working group