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Peter Waller - Former Senior Civil Servant (BERR) & FOI Expert

Peter Waller joined the civil service with a law degree in 1976; and worked in policy advisory roles in central departments, mainly DTI, throughout his career, working for numerous Secretaries of State and Ministers. He was strongly engaged in the government privatisation programme; and also had spells as Deputy Chief Executive of the Small Business Service and Deputy Director General of Oftel, the telecomms regulator.  From 2004 to 2008, he worked on energy issues, including the creation of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, the development of government policy towards nuclear power, support for the coal industry and support for a wide range of emerging energy technologies.

Since leaving BERR in 2008, Peter has become an honorary research fellow at University College, London, where he has recently led a consultancy project on FOI for the Information Commissioner's Office role.

 
 
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Understanding Public Sector Finance  28 February 2012

  • Understanding the operation of public sector finance is imperative for finance managers and policy experts at all levels within the public sector. Whether in the public, private or third sector, all finance managers and policy experts require a holistic understanding of how money is spent. Read More

Innovative Public Services 28 February 2012

  • This one-day course lays out all the options for service delivery available for your organisation, from the conservative to the controversial. Learn the risks, rewards, and paces of change in this highly interactive, example-based course. Read More

Understanding Bills and Legislation 01 March 2012

  • This course follows the lifecycle of a bill through parliament and will permit a thorough understanding of the legislative process. Delegates have the opportunity to hear from key figures directly involved in the different stages of the legislative process and will have the chance to address specific questions to them. Read More

Countering Internal and Procurement Fraud 15 March 2012

  • Lead by Local Authority Investigation Officers Group executive member, Chris Freeman, this one-day course will aim to give delegates the most up-to-date information on how to combat fraud in the public sector. Read More

A Guide to Becoming a Mutual  29 March 2012

  • Throughout the day, delegates will develop the idea of a mutual as an alternative to ‘business as usual’ and will leave with a complete overview of the mutual model, how to implement it and how to support it in the future.. Read More