Update – event cancelled

Due to the general election being called on the 12 December 2019, we have taken the decision to cancel this event as it falls during the purdah period. We will be transferring many of the sessions to our Spring Assembly on 28 May 2020 and registration for this event will open in the new year. If you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch with the DCN Team at dcn@local.gov.uk.

 

Event Cancelled: Autumn Assembly 2019

Event cancelled due to general election

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch at dcn@local.gov.uk, or on 0207 664 3048.

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