
Excellence In Local Government
Event Details
Doing more with less sounds like an advert for one of the high street supermarkets, but it’s what every council across the United Kingdom is having to do. With less money being distributed by central government, councils are having to find innovative ways to save money, increase efficiency and generate income. Many councils are well on their way to achieving either or both of these things whether it be combining and sharing resources with another council, renting out office space to SME’s or everything in between. Change is here and changes will continue to happen!
However, this isn’t the end of collaboration and issues, with more powers continuing to be devolved to local councils and the creation of so called “super councils” but with no extra funding, it would appear that things will become more challenging before they get easier.
During this meeting, all attendees will be able to share their own experiences and the challenges they are currently facing. In addition, you will then have the opportunity to look at different ways of addressing these problems and an overall look at where we were, where we are and what needs to be done to get to where we need to be.

Stephen Lugg
Head of ICT Strategy
Warwickshire County Council

Kate Ellis
Strategic Director Major Developments
City of Lincoln

Jon Burt
Head of Enterprise Architecture
Manchester City Council

Chris Trinder
Head of Technology
Central Bedfordshire
Council

Sarah Deane
People and Culture Director
BCPCouncil

Kat Sexton
Head of Function
– Product
Birmingham
City Council

Gavin Stedman
Director of Port Health and Public Protection
City of LondonCorporation

James Battle
Head of Information Technology
Eastleigh Borough Council

Amanda Hatton
Executive Director of Education and Children’s Services
City of Edinburgh

Ed Ashton
Director of Operations
States of Guernsey
During this meeting, all attendees will be able to share their own experiences and the challenges they are currently facing. In addition, you will then have the opportunity to look at different ways of addressing these problems and an overall look at where we were, where we are and what needs to be done to get to where we need to be.
– Housing
- Social Care
– Cost of living
– Political uncertainty
– Workforce pressures
– Funding and financial constraints
– Climate change and sustainability
– Regulatory and planning changes
– Devolution and relations with Central Government
Job titles in attendance:
– Executive Director
– Head of Department
– Chief Financial Officer
– Director of Department
– Chief Information Officer
– Chief / Deputy Chief Executive
– Chief / Deputy Operating Officer
– Director of IT / ICT / IM&T / Information
Types of organisations:
– City Council
– District Council
– County Council
– Unitary Authority
– Combined Authority
– Metropolitan District Council
– Metropolitan Borough Council
What’s included in complimentary attendance?
– Access to all presentations
– Buffet lunch on main event day
– 3 course dinner on arrival evening
– Access to presentations post event
– Welcome drinks reception at arrival
– Use of the DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
– Accommodation at the DoubleTree by Hilton Oxford Belfry Hotel & Spa
Why Sponsor?
– 2-3 minute pitch to entire audience
– Presentations to entire or partial audience
– Company branded meeting and networking areas
– Participation in networking champagne reception
– Hosted Lunch and Dinner tables with company branding
– Company branding on all banners and conference guides
– Accommodation for each of your representatives at the venue
– Investment and contact information on all attendees provided
– Social networking such as golf, coffee breaks and drinks at the bar etc
- Prearranged 1-to-1 meetings (15 minutes each) with attendees of your choice
– Access to all industry presentations and workshops taking place over the event
Watch the video below to see how the event is formatted:
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Registration Form
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