2007 Young Local Government Thinker of the Year, Tim Borrett of Teignbridge District Council

Local government young thinkers prepare for Lancaster challenge

The annual Young Local Government Programme – at Lancaster from 6 to 9 October – will bring together new talent in local authorities in England and Wales for an intensive three-day challenge.
     This exciting initiative is part of the Young UK and Ireland Programme, which aims to develop the communication skills and expand the intellectual and social horizons of people who have left full-time education, are aged 18 or over (there is no upper age limit), and are in the early stages of their careers.
     The programme fulfils this vision through an annual series of residential courses which encourage the research, writing and presentational abilities of delegates and provides a forum for debate and dialogue.
     For employers, the programme offers an opportunity to enhance the skills and confidence of people of promise working for their local authority.
     At the end of the course, the author of the paper judged the most outstanding is awarded the title Local Government Young Thinker of the Year, won last year by Tim Borrett of Teignbridge District Council (and in 2006 by Tom Harris of Darlington Borough Council).
     The 2008 winner will qualify for the 2008-09 finals of the Young UK and Ireland Programme, where he or she will compete for the prestigious title UK and Ireland Young Thinker of the Year.
     By nominating a member or members of your team for the programme, employers will:
     • contribute to their personal and professional development
     • help develop their written and verbal communication skills and their         research capabilities
     • give them an opportunity to qualify for the UK and Ireland finals

Book online by clicking on the link opposite. Closing date for registration is Friday 5 September.

The autumn course of the Young Scotland Programme is scheduled for late November in Stranraer. Registration is open – click on the link opposite.

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