Many thanks to the speakers who attended the seminar and who have provided their powerpoint presentations. These are provided for reference only, if you use them in your local authority or organisation please give full reference and credit to the authors.

Many thanks to Mike Tones (Durham County Council/ DCSF) for chairing the event so effectively, Mark Lloyd, DCC Chief Executive for opening the seminar and Dave Ford Head of Achievment Service DCC for his excellent summary of the morning.

Keynotes Presentations

Role of Local Authorities and Regional Agencies in procurement - Ian Taylor, Commerical Director, DCSF

Sustainable Schools Framework, Every Childs Future Matters - Dr Jake Reynolds, DCSF Senior SD Advisor

Sustainable Communities Strategy - Ann Campbell, Head of Policy and Improvement, Durham County Council

BSF Case Study - Cllr Claire Vasey, Cabinet Member for Children & Young People's Services, Durham County Council & David Theobold, BSF Project Director, Durham County Council

Notes from the Discussion sessions