Previous Events

This event will be held at Coleshill Manor, Birmingham from 7pm to 9pm. The CCA is holding regional campaigning sessions for councillors and council candidates to help them prepare for Campaign 2012. The training session will be looking at creating a council-wide plan, as well as individual campaign strategies. The evening will be led by Alan Mabbutt, Head of Local Government and Kerry Buist, Campaign Specialist.

This event will be held at Cumberland House, Bradford from 7pm to 9pm.

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This free Policy Briefing Session, designed especially for Conservative councillors, will take place on Tuesday 4th October at 12.45pm in Manchester Central. Members will be able to raise questions and discuss any concerns they may have with the parliamentary team including the Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, Bob Neill MP and Grant Shapps MP. The briefing session is now full.

The Local Government Reception at Party Conference will be held on Sunday 2nd October at 9.30pm in The Midland Hotel. Tickets will be available to purchase in advance from mid-August or from the CCA stand. A form to apply for tickets will appear here in due course and will also be enclosed with the August edition of Input.

This year's Party Conference is being held on Sunday 2nd October to Wednesday 5th October in Manchester. The CCA are hosting two events at this year's Conference: The CCA Drinks Reception is being held on Sunday 2nd October from 9.30 - 11.00pm at The Midland Hotel.

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Following this year’s local elections, the CCA and LGA Conservative Group have set up a meeting between Conservative Council Leaders and Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, and his DCLG team. Eric Pickles and Bob Neill will provide an overview of the latest policy developments, followed by sessions on more specific policy points. Venue The event is taking place on Friday 24th June in the Bevin Hall, LGA, London.

The New Councillors' Training Day will be taking place on Friday 10th June at Coleshill Manor. The event is open to all Conservative councillors but is aimed at those who are newly elected. The day will consist of a series of presentations by those with a wide experience of local government. Speakers will include Alan Mabbutt, CCA Head of the Local Government Department, and Kerry Buist, CCA Local By-election Campaigner.