Patrick Nicholls

Patrick Nicholls - Former MP and Minister

Former MP and Minister Patrick Nicholls specialises in all aspects of politics and the workings of Westminster and Whitehall.Patrick was the Conservative Member of Parliament for Teignbridge, in the South West of England, from 1983 to 2001. He served as an Employment Minister and an Environment Minister under Margaret Thatcher's administration. He was a Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party under John Major and served as a Shadow Minister under the Leader of the Opposition, William Hague.Patrick Nicholls works as a political lobbyist with Foresight Communications Ltd, is a consultant with the leading London law firm, CVS Solicitors, of Albemarle Street, and writes and lectures extensively on a range of political issues.Patrick Nicholls is a Freeman of the City of London and a Knight Commander of the Order of St Catherine of Sinai.
 
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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

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Understanding Bills and Legislation 01 March 2012

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Countering Internal and Procurement Fraud 15 March 2012

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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