Sustainable Local Government Finance Seminar with Rishi Sunak MP
Time and time again, councils list managing their finances as one of their top priorities. With the MHCLG announcing a raft of measures aimed at lessening the financial burden of councils, as well as opening up new avenues for revenue including removing the cap on the amount councils can spend to build more homes, it has never been more important to ensure councils are well-briefed on the subject of sustainable local government finance.
To assist in this, the CCA is hosting a sustainable local government funding policy seminar with Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the MHCLG, Rishi Sunak MP, on Thursday 29th November, 11.00am - 1.00pm, here at CCHQ, 4 Matthew Parker Street, London SW1H 9HQ.
This seminar is aimed at Finance Portfolio Holders (or equivalent) and Shadow Portfolio Holders only. If they are unable to attend, the Group Leader or Deputy Group Leader can attend instead.
Please note that places are limited and as such we may not accept multiple registrations form one group, and attendees' CCA membership must be up-to-date.
Please email cca@conservatives.com to book your place now.
CCA Campaign Training Day 2019
We are holding our annual CCA Campaign Training Day on 18th January here at CCHQ in London. Running from 10:30am - 3:30pm, the Training Day is perfect for both councillors and candidates looking to build upon and improve their skills in campaigning. Classes will be given by professionals from CCHQ, and will focus on using the latest campaigning techniques and tools, as well as writing persuasively and effectively. Attendees at previous Training Days have stated how useful the classes were in ensuring their campaigns were focused and dynamic.
To attend the Training Day, you must book your place via the PayPal button at the bottom of the page. Places cost just £5 for CCA members and £10 for non-CCA Party members. If you have any questions or problems, please email cca@conservatives.com.
CCA Local Government Conference 2019
Running from 22nd-23rd February 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry, the CCA Conference has a programme packed full of policy and campaigning sessions, as well as providing the opportunity for councillors to meet the MHCLG Ministerial team.
This is a fantastic weekend for councillors from across the country to come together and discuss policy ideas, network, and get motivated ahead of the 2019 local elections. Speakers will include the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, the MHCLG Ministerial Team and Party Chairman, Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP. Darren Mott, CCHQ Director of Campaigning, will address delegates on Campaign 2019.
The popular all-inclusive CCA Member Full Package, costing just £185, includes access to the whole conference, accommodation at the Oxford Belfry, drinks reception and three-course dinner, lunches and refreshment breaks. As well as this, there are a number of other options available, including day passes starting from just £40. We are also pleased to offer a 3-for-the-price-of-2 discount for those members who would like to attend as a Council Group.
Please click here for more information and to book your place.
Roe Project Public Speaking Course Stages I and II
Stage I - 15th March 2019
We are pleased to once again be hosting the always popular Public Speaking Course Stage I in conjunction with the Roe Project. The course looks at how to deliver a presentation, making an impact and dealing with difficult questions. Stage I courses are perfect for all members of the CCA, whether they are councillors, candidates, or Associate Members as they deal with skills and techniques that are important in both in attendees’ professional and personal lives. The course will be held here at CCHQ and will run from 9.30am – 5.00pm, and costs just £80 including a buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Please note that the event is only open to members of the CCA. If you would like to attend, you can reserve your place by clicking on the PayPal button below.
Stage II - 22nd March 2019
Building on the skills identified in Stage I of the Public Speaking Course, the Stage II training course is the perfect follow-on for Stage I attendees. The course will look at: The Power of Thought, Interviews, Debate/Public Meeting and Speech Preparation. Providing enormously useful lessons and guidance on how best to manage yourself in your day-to-day life, both inside and outside of the Council Chamber, the course comes highly recommended from those members who have attended previously. The course will be held here at CCHQ and will run from 9.30am – 5.00pm, and costs just £80 including a buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Please note that the Stage II is only open to CCA Members and those who have completed a previous Stage I course.
If you would like to attend either of the Public Speaking courses, you can reserve your place by clicking on the relevant PayPal button below.