Local Authority Conference 2024

Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BT
Time: 09:45 - 15:50

We are delighted to announce the Local Authority Conference 2024 taking place on 10th July, a joint event from Manchester Law Society and 11KBW Chambers.

Barristers from award-winning 11KBW will tackle the big questions in local authority law and what they mean for local authorities, their in-house legal teams and advisers.

Topics will include:

  • Section 114 Reports
  • Subsidy Control
  • Education
  • Community Care
  • Procurement
  • Judicial Review
  • GDPR and Information Law

Cost to attend:

  • MLS Members £100.00 + VAT (£120.00)
  • Non Members £125.00 + VAT (£150.00)

Please see the full programme below and you can book your place now by emailing [email protected]

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Local Authority Conference Programme

09:45   Registration

10:15   Introduction from the Morning Chair
Joanne Clement KC, 11KBW

10:20   Section 114 Reports: All you need to know
James Goudie KC, 11KBW

10:50   Subsidy Control update
Joanne Clement KC, 11KBW

11:20   Q&A

11:30   Refreshments and networking

11:45   Education Update
Paul Greatorex, 11KBW

12:15   Community Care Update
Joanne Clement KC, 11KBW

12:45   Q&A

12:55   Networking lunch

13:55   Welcome back from Afternoon Chair
Joseph Barrett KC, 11KBW

14:00   Procurement Update
Joseph Barrett KC, 11KBW

14:30   Judicial Review Update
Cecilia Ivimy, 11KBW

15:00   GDPR and Information Law Update
Leo Davidson, 11KBW

15:30   Q&A

15:40   Closing Comments from the Chair
Joseph Barrett KC

15:50   Conference closes

Please book your place now by emailing [email protected]

Please note the online payment system is not currently working and you will be sent an invoice if you register online. If you wish to book multiple places please email [email protected] 

By booking a place at this event you are agreeing to our terms and conditions details of which can be found here.