The Standing Conference provides a key role for engaging and seeking agreement from within the wider Partnership.  It is a forum for partners to receive updates on recent partnership activity, and it allows partners to communicate with each other, share and celebrate best practice, debate key issues for the county and influence the general direction of NSP.

The Standing Conference is open to any and all partners who represent a community of interest in the public, private, community or voluntary sector in Northumberland.  Partners are given the opportunity to engage in consultation and comment on partnership proposals. 

The Standing Conferences are held regularly, and at least every eighteen months.  The format usually includes an update on recent issues, along with a range of presentations, workshops and feedback sessions.  Although the meetings are open to all, attendance will usually be by invitation following expression of interest (depending on the limitations of the size of the venue).

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