The Beacon Scheme
Identifying excellence and innovation in local government
Beacon Open Day
South Tyneside Council's Beacon Open Day
Tuesday 23 September 2008
Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields
South Tyneside Council’s Beacon Council Open Day will give delegates the opportunity to find out how South Tyneside has:
- Balanced the engagement of the private, public, voluntary and community sectors
- Engaged and included the community in their LSP initiatives
- Addressed and resolved equality and diversity issues in complex environments
The open day will:
- Provide practical tips for service improvement
- Feature interactive workshops
- Include opportunities to network and share experiences
| 9am | Coffee and registration |
| 9.30am | Opening remarks Innovation at the Heart of the LSP and LAA by Councillor Cllr Jim Foreman, Lead Member & Priority Group Chair for Children & Young People |
| 11am | Question and answer session (15mins) |
| 11.15am | Refreshment break (15 mins) |
| 11.30am | Creating the Conditions for Innovation Presentation and introduction by Adrian Smith, Corporate Policy Manager, South Tyneside Council. Developing innovative solutions to long-term problems (1hr 45mins) |
| 1.15pm | Lunch (30 mins) |
| 1.45pm | In Partnership… with the Private Sector by Geoff Ford MBE, Chair of the South Tyneside Enterprise Partnership (15mins) |
| 2pm | Workshop 1 – Private Sector Engagement (River View) Workshop 2 – Community Involvement (Community Room) Workshop 3 – Wellbeing (Upper Fusion) Workshop 4 – Total Partnership (Gallery) (45 mins) |
| 2.45pm | Refreshment break |
| 3pm | Workshop 1 – Private Sector Engagement (River View) Workshop 2 – Community Involvement (Community Room) Workshop 3 – Wellbeing (Upper Fusion) Workshop 4 – Total Partnership (Gallery) (45 mins) |
| 3.45pm | Plenary/closing remarks, Councillor Jim Foreman, Lead Member and Priority Group Chair for Children & Young People (15mins) |
| 4pm | Close |
How to book
Fees: £50 + vat per person (includes all refreshments and delegate pack)
Download the booking form and workshop options form and return to us.
Booking form [100k]
Workshop options [88k]
If you have any queries, call us on 0191 424 6414.
Hotel / travel information
Littlehaven Hotel
River Drive, South Shields
Phone: 0191 455 4455
Fax: 0191 455 4466
Email: info@littlehavenhotel.com
Website: Littlehaven Hotel
Uniquely situated at the gateway of the River Tyne, the Littlehaven Hotel boasts extensive views of the bustling river and of Little Haven Beach.
The stylish, 62 bedroom hotel has been purpose built and includes lift access, and offers a choice of executive rooms, business suites and suites with a panoramic view of the Tyne including rooms for disabled guests.
Free parking is available in hotel car park, adjacent to a 22 part bronze sculpture by the internationally renowned artist Juan Munoz.
'Conversation Piece' now stands as a magnificent gateway to South Tyneside and is a great favourite with visitors who 'eavesdrop' on the mysterious group of figures.
The Sea Hotel
Sea Road, South Shields NE33 2LD
Phone: 0191 427 0999
Fax: 0191 454 0500
Email: sea@bestwestern.co.uk
The Sea Hotel is also located on the sea front; 5 minutes walk from the Littlehaven Hotel.
It is privately owned and operated with friendly service, comfort and style.
It offers modern facilities for the business traveller including meeting rooms and a secured car park.
The Sea Hotel is close to our award winning Sandhaven beach and South Marine Park with its Victorian styled boating lake and viewing terraces.
Travel information
Both hotels are within a short walking distance of South Shields town centre and South Shields Town Hall.
They are within a 25 minute drive of both Newcastle and Sunderland city centres and are only 30 minutes away from Newcastle Central Station and 45 minutes from Newcastle International Airport by Metro.
Both are within easy reach of the A1 and A19 major trunk roads.
