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The Local Wellbeing Conference 2008 is an inspirational event showcasing the work of the Local Wellbeing Project, a ground-breaking three year initiative jointly led by the Young Foundation, the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) and Professor Lord Richard Layard from the LSE’s Centre for Economic Performance.   The project is aimed at testing out practical ways of improving public wellbeing in three very different areas of the UK, creating the most comprehensive exercise to date on public policy from a wellbeing perspective.   

Hear about the real-life experiences of Hertfordshire County Council, South Tyneside Council and Manchester City Council, the three local authorities who are pioneering new approaches to promoting wellbeing in local communities, PLUS a controversial debate on ‘Local government has no business trying to make people happy’ and a series of wellbeing services on offer throughout the course of the day - including chair yoga, tai chi, mediation and on-site massage.

Come along and help us shape the agenda for public wellbeing in the 21st Century by joining us at this unique educational forum on 9th September 2008 at the QEII Centre in Central London.  To find out more and join the debate, please visit www.localwellbeing.org.uk