The Third Sector and Local Government
Conference 4 March 2008 Royal College of Physicians, Queen Street, Edinburgh 10.30 – 15.30 (Buffet lunch included) Local government has a history of strong relationships with the Third Sector and acknowledges that partnerships are crucial if we are to deliver vital public services in local communities.
The current environment, with the development of the Concordat, the consequent removal of ring-fencing and the shift towards Single Outcome Agreements, signals a significant change in the way the public sector will work to deliver efficient and effective services. A time of change will bring opportunities and challenges for the Third Sector and government.
The conference aims to contribute to the development of a stronger, long-term relationship between local government and the Third Sector as we work together in the new environment to ensure best practice in the development and delivery of local services. The keynote speaker will be John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth.
Speakers include: JOHN SWINNEY MSP Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, Scottish Government CLLR HARRY McGUIGAN COSLA Spokesperson for Community Well-Being & Safety ALISON ELLIOT Convener, SCVO STEPHEN MAXWELL Associate Director, SCVO GAVIN WHITEFIELD Chair, SOLACE Scotland SHULAH ALLAN Director, EVOC MARTIN CREWE Director, Barnardo’s Scotland SCVO members can attend this event at a specially discounted rate.
