YOUNG LOCAL AUTHORITY OF THE YEAR 2022

1 9 11 March LancasterDeveloping newtalent in localgovernmentYOUNG LOCALAUTHORITY OFTHE YEAR2022 YOUNG LOCAL AUTHORITY of the Yearis a teamcompetition enhancing the professionaldevelopment of people in the early stages of theirlocal government careers. A highlight of thecharity-run YOUNG Programme's annual calendar,the event exists toimprove communication skillsand build confidence. It is also a valuableopportunity to meet others in similar positionsacross the UK, and it provides a creative andinspiring environment for the exchange of ideasand experiences away from the demands ofeveryday professional dates for the 2022 event are 9 to 11 of two will compete to win the prestigiousYoung LOCAL AUTHORITY of the Year title for theiremployers (see page 4 for a list of past winners).

2 Alldelegates will be aged 18 or over but all of ourevents are 'age-positive' so there is no upper requirement is that delegates are in theearly years of their LOCAL government careers, irrespective of age. In advance of the two-day residential competition, each team will research and writea paper (the 'Argument' presentation) on a subject of its own choice 'of currentinterest or controversy'. Our coaches provide useful advice in a helpful written briefing before theevent and then in rehearsal on the day of Argument paper should be around 900 words six minutes when the teamco-presents it at Lancaster.

3 Rather than a balanced 'on the one the otherhand' approach, we look for a strongly argued case, well-researched,well-written, and well-presented. No PowerPoint or presentational aids areallowed delegates must rely on the power of the written and spoken AUTHORITYOF THE YEAR2022 Front page top: Laura Pain and GeorgeMcVerry who won the title YOUNG LocalAuthority of the Year 2021 for WarwickshireCounty Council; runners-up Fil Kamps andAmelia Kury of Kent County Council; MeganFox and Thomas Wrench of St Albans City andDistrict Council who were highly page: City of London Corporation s EmilyGrant and Mohamed Hussain who won aspecial award for Best Pride of Place.

4 There are two further (more informal) tasks. In 'Onthe Spot', each team will ask itself a question of itsown choice on any topic under the sun, light orserious, and then answer it without notes in asclose to two minutes as possible. Soundschallenging? It it can also be hugelyenjoyable and rewarding as well as being a test ofdelegates' ability to think on their feet. In 'Pride ofPlace' teams have two minutes (also without notes)to tell us about one thing for which their localauthority area is team will be awarded a maximum of 80marks in the Argument session (up to 60 forcontent and 20 for presentation) and a maximumof 20 for On the Spot and 20 for Pride of Place.

5 The team with the highest mark willwin the YOUNG LOCAL AUTHORITY of the Year all adds up to a lively and creative experience culminating in the awardsceremonyon the final team will receive a written adjudication following the Cheshire West and Chester team (Adam Longand Beth Walton) at the lecterns in the 2021 QUESTIONS ANSWEREDWHERE AND WHEN?Teams will check-in at the four-star LancasterHouse Hotel (above) on the campus of LancasterUniversity in the afternoon of Wednesday 9 March 2022. Briefing and rehearsals will takeplace that afternoon. A full day of lively competitionon Thursdaywill be followed by the awardsdinner.

6 Check-out is after breakfast on hotel is just 10 minutes by taxi fromLancaster railway station on the main west coastline. For delegates coming by car, the hotel is veryclose to the 'S ELIGIBLE?Each team must consist of two people aged 18 orover who are considered by their employers to bein the early years of a career in LOCAL governmentin the UK. There is no upper age limit and no limiton the number of teams a council may enter. WHAT IS THE ENROLMENT FEE? 1300 plus VAT (total: 1560) per team, inclusiveof accommodation (single room occupancy) fortwo nights, plus all DO WE REGISTER?Book online at seepage 5 for further details.

7 The closing date isTuesday 1 February 2022 this is also thedeadline for submitting the names of yourdelegates. WHAT ADVICE / INFORMATION DO YOUPROVIDE FOR TEAMS IN ADVANCE?A delegate pack containing guidance on writingthe Argument paper, information about On theSpot and Pride of Place, rules and other aspectsof the event, travel details, etc, will be sent to alldelegates on Tuesday 1 COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS WILL BE INPLACE?The organisers continually review Covid-19precautions at all events to ensure compliancewith government requirements. Delegates will beadvised on these (eg mask wearing) before HouseHotel4 YOUNG LOCAL AUTHORITYOF THE YEARPAST WINNERS2021 Warwickshire County CouncilRunner-up: Kent County Council2019 London Borough of BrentRunner-up: Doncaster Council2018 London Borough of RedbridgeRunner-up: Chelmsford City Council2017 Royal Borough ofKingston upon ThamesRunner-up: Wigan Council2016 Kent County CouncilRunner-up:London Borough of Southwark2015 London Borough of BrentRunner-up: Wigan Council2014 Wiltshire CouncilRunner-up.

8 Leeds City Council2013 Leeds City CouncilRunner-up: Aberdeenshire Council2012 South Oxfordshire and Vale of WhiteHorse District CouncilsRunner-up: Bury Council2011 Warwickshire County CouncilRunner-up: North East LincolnshireCouncil2010 London Borough of NewhamRunner-up: East Staffordshire BoroughCouncil2009 East Sussex County CouncilRunner-up: London Borough of Hillingdon2008 Hampshire County CouncilRunner-up: East Sussex County Council2007 Wokingham Borough CouncilRunner-up: Hertfordshire County Council2006 Newcastle City CouncilRunner-up: Cornwall County CouncilRoll of Honour 2006 2021 and awardceremony scenes over the years* *The title was not awarded in 2020 due toCovid-19 TO ENTER YOUR TEAM ORTEAMS IN YOUNG LOCALAUTHORITY OF THE YEAR2022Go to our website andcomplete the booking form.

9 This brochure is alsoavailable on the website. See the YOUNG LocalAuthority of the Year page for both. There is no limit on the number of teams each LOCAL AUTHORITY may cost per team ( two delegates) is 1300 plus VAT (total 1560).This covers two nights' accommodation (single occupancy) and meals atthe four-star Lancaster House Hotel and is inclusive of enrolment fee. Final closing date for registration:Tuesday 1 February 2022 Names of your delegates must be received no later than the aboveclosing date. All delegates will receive an information pack includingadvice on preparing the Argument paper and On the Spot and Pride ofPlace presentations, rules, and travel information on Tuesday 1 will send an invoice following the booking deadline.

10 If you have a question on any aspect of the event, please call us on01292 478510 or email now: 9 11 March 2022, Lancaster!5 The YOUNG LOCAL AUTHORITY of the Year is part of theYoung Programme charity group of events and is organised byYoung Programme Events LtdSuite 221, Liberator HousePrestwick AirportPrestwick KA9 2 PTTel: 01292 478510email: No. ( YOUNG Programme Events Ltd): SC445624 VAT Registration No. ( YOUNG Programme Events Ltd): 164 5662 91 Charity No. ( YOUNG Programme Ltd): SC036433