Harlow's Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Chris Millington joined other leading politicians from Essex and around the country at the Local Government Association general assembly and conference in Bournemouth this week.

Keynote speakers included ministers Ruth Kelly and David Miliband, Liberal Democrat local government spokesman Andrew Stunell and Conservative leader David Cameron. Chris says:

"This was a useful opportunity to discuss important issues facing local councils like Harlow, to meet leaders and councillors from other parts of Essex and the East of England, and to share views on improving partnerships between our councils and on significant priorities such as recycling."