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Independent Group Annual Autumn Conference programme ideas and suggestions.

The purpose of this survey is to ask members for their ideas and suggestions to inform the programme for the Independent Group 2023 autumn annual conference.

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* 1. How long should the conference be this year?

1 day

2 days (with dinner included)

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* 2. If the conference were to be held over 2 days, how should it run?

Split over 2 full days (Friday morning to Saturday afternoon)

Split over 2 half days (Friday midday to Saturday midday)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Last year, the Independent Group Conference hosted a range of panel sessions, workshops, and Q&A discussions. What sort of content would you like to see on the programme this year? (select all that apply)

Speeches

Subject specific workshops or Think Tank sessions

Speakers corner

Training and 'refresher' sessions

LGA board updates and member peer reports

Panel Q&A sessions

Live 1 to 1 interviews

European and international board updates

Sessions with the district councils network, county councils network, town and parish councils

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Last year, we invited a range of speakers from the world of politics, local government, finance, climate change and the environment, as well as the third sector. Who would you like to come and speak this year? (select all that apply)

Parliamentarians

Pressure Groups/Think Tanks

Voluntary/Charity organisations

Topical speakers

LGA officers

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Last year, the conference was hybrid (in person and virtual), this year we are keen to reintroduce in person attendance to encourage networking and collaboration between members. What would you prefer?

I prefer hybrid

I prefer only in person attendance

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* 6. Last year the conference was held London, but we are open to hosting the conference outside of London. Please indicate your preferred location from the list below.

LGA - Westminster

London - non-LGA venue

Midlands e.g Birmingham

The North e.g Manchester

I/our councils have/has a venue I can offer for the conference

Other (please specify)

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* 7. This year the LGA Independent Group is keen to attract outside interest and support from other organisations and outside bodies for its 2023 conference. Which of the following would you prefer? (select all that apply)

Sponsorship opportunities e.g outside promotion and advertising

Innovation zone e.g Start Ups, technology, interactive demonstrations

Marketing stalls e.g Charities, outside organisations, interest groups

Other (please specify)

Copy of LGA Independent Group Annual Conference 2023

Independent Group Annual Autumn Conference programme ideas and suggestions.

Question Title

* 1. How long should the conference be this year?

Question Title

* 2. If the conference were to be held over 2 days, how should it run?

Question Title

* 3. Last year, the Independent Group Conference hosted a range of panel sessions, workshops, and Q&A discussions. What sort of content would you like to see on the programme this year? (select all that apply)

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* 4. Last year, we invited a range of speakers from the world of politics, local government, finance, climate change and the environment, as well as the third sector. Who would you like to come and speak this year? (select all that apply)

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* 5. Last year, the conference was hybrid (in person and virtual), this year we are keen to reintroduce in person attendance to encourage networking and collaboration between members. What would you prefer?

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* 6. Last year the conference was held London, but we are open to hosting the conference outside of London. Please indicate your preferred location from the list below.

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* 7. This year the LGA Independent Group is keen to attract outside interest and support from other organisations and outside bodies for its 2023 conference. Which of the following would you prefer? (select all that apply)

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* 8. Any other ideas, and or suggestions for the 2023 conference?