Events
CLES has over 20 years experience in the field of regeneration and local economic development and this expertise complements each of our training events. CLES trainers use real life examples and best practice from their project activities to shape the development and presentation of our courses.
Our annual calendar includes:
- CLES Training Programme Regular training events throughout the year at venues around the country. Book here
- Bespoke Training We also offer tailored sessions to meet your individual needs, as required. If you would be interested in a tailored course designed to meet the needs of your organisation telephone Lyn Stacey on 0161 236 7036 or send an enquiry via email to events@cles.org.uk
- CLES Summit This annual two day event provides a platform to learn about latest policy, share best practice, hear from key government officals, build on skills, make new contacts and think creatively.
- CLES Policy Events Each year, CLES runs policy events of interest to our subscribers. In the past these have included events around Local economic assessments, procurement and worklessness.
- CLES Fringe events at party conferences. CLES hosts fringe events at the 3 main party conferences in the Autumn, often in conjunction with associates or members.
- CLES Supported Events Throughout the year CLES supports or sponsors a number of events and can offer free or reduced cost places to members on many of these events.
CLES members can include event days in their subscription and can use these days to book places on any of our events and courses. Members benefit from discounts on the cost of places. For more information on membership visit the Become a member page or email us on events@cles.org.uk

See our upcoming events below
The future for local jobs
21 Sep 2010
One of a series of party conference fringe events organised by the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) in partnership with Co-operatives UK, exploring the future for our local economies.
The future for local jobs
27 Sep 2010
One of a series of party conference fringe events organised by the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) in partnership with Co-operatives UK, exploring the future for our local economies.
The future for local economies
27 Sep 2010
One of a series of party conference fringe events organised by the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) in partnership with Co-operatives UK, exploring the future for our local economies.
Financing local transport: connecting places
28 Sep 2010
CLES and GMITA fringe event at Labour Party Conference in Manchester.
Rebalancing our local economies
4 Oct 2010
One of a series of party conference fringe events organised by the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) in partnership with Co-operatives UK, exploring the future for our local economies.
Financing local transport: connecting places
5 Oct 2010
CLES and GMITA fringe event at Conservative party Conference in Birmingham.



