An early date for your diary is 11 November, when the guest speakers at our autumn dinner will be CBI president Helen Alexander, and Sky News political editor Adam Boulton.
Helen's experience as former chief executive of the Economist Group and Adam's insight into what promises to be a very interesting political year should help make a fascinating event.
The venue is again the Coppid Beach Hotel in Bracknell. Further details and the opportunity to book your tickets are availlable now.
Together with our colleagues in the South East and the South East Strategic Leaders Group of Local Authorities, we have signed a memorandum of understanding which commits all parties to exchange best practice and work together to improve public service efficiency.
A second task group will identify sources of new funding to invest in the South East's congested transport system, and a third will identify measures to improve skills in the region.