Cities Strategy Conference
ERSA and DWP joined forces to hold a conference for ERSA members and Cities Strategy Pathfinders on 23 January 2008.
Private and voluntary sector providers and the Pathfinders were brought together for the first time to share best practice and discuss the implications of the forthcoming DWP commissioning strategy.
Delegates heard thoughtful speeches from Caroline Flint MP, former Minister of State for Employment & Welfare Reform, Paul Hardman, Head of Greater Manchester City Strategy and Pat Russell, Head of the Commissioning Strategy and Market Development Team at DWP. Thanks must also be given to Damon Gibbons of CESI who ably facilitated the morning's events.
ERSA is pleased that the event has attracted positive feedback, and we look forward to continuing to work with DWP and Pathfinders to ensure the success of the Cities Strategy.