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The National Local Government Conference 2026

London 13 May 2026, 9:00am - 4:30pm

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the financial landscape of local government in 2026, including the impact of funding settlements, devolution reforms, and strategies to build long-term financial resilience
  • Gain insight into workforce planning and capacity building, exploring innovative approaches to recruitment, retention, and supporting staff wellbeing in times of sustained pressure
  • Explore digital transformation in practice, learning how local authorities are modernising services, integrating legacy systems, and enhancing digital literacy across their organisations
  • Examine the evolving policy and governance agenda, including the implications of the English Devolution White Paper and wider government reforms for local authority structures and accountability
  • Learn from case studies of innovation and collaboration, showcasing successful approaches to service delivery, community engagement, and partnership working across the public and private sectors
  • Identify practical solutions to pressing challenges through interactive sessions, panel debates, and expert-led discussions designed to equip leaders with strategies that can be applied locally

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