The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many sources of income for councils and created billions of pounds of new costs and demands on their budgets. Councils forecast that they will have spent £7.3 billion more than planned prior to the COVID-19 crisis with meeting rising costs and demands for services such as social care and taking on new responsibilities such as outbreak management and Test and Trace. Councils have been provided with a £51 billion funding package which represents an increase of £2.3 billion in core spending, including access to an extra £1 billion for social care. Digital engagement and inclusion have become increasingly important during the multiple lockdowns as local authorities provide more services online using a wide range of digital channels. 

This event will give delegates an insight into how councils are addressing the challenges they are facing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic through collaboration and innovation. Get the latest updates from government, industry associations and think tanks. Hear practical case studies covering vital issues such as funding, leadership, climate change, technology, procurement, commercialisation, and delivering affordable housing.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to discuss and debate how councils can support residents and ensure that everyone has the connectivity infrastructure, equipment and skills to use digital services, stay involved and be part of local conversations. Supporting the local economy using digital and tech approaches have gained prominence over the last 12 months.

Last year's The Future of Local Government 2021 event featured presentations from representatives of NHS Test and Trace, Local Partnerships, Institute for Government, Local Government Association, local councils, and many more. The 2021 post-event report includes a summary of speaker topics and key talking points, case studies, and results of the live consultation and polls from last year's Future of Local Government event. 

Access the Future of Local Government 2021 Post-Event Report here.

View Twitter highlights from the 2021 event here.

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