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18th & 19th March 2026
Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

Excellence In Local Government

Event Details

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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.

PREVIOUS SPEAKERS

Stephen Lugg

Chief Information Officer / Director of Digital & Data

Swindon Borough Council

Kate Ellis

Strategic Director Major Developments

City of Lincoln Council

Jon Burt​

Head of Enterprise Architecture

Manchester City Council

Chris Trinder​

Head ​of Technology

Central Bedfordshire
​Council

Ed Ashton

Director of

Operations

States of​

Guernsey

Kat Sexton

Head of Function
– Product

Birmingham
City Council

Gavin Stedman

Director of Port Health and Public Protection

City of London​

Corporation

James Battle

Head of Information Technology

Eastleigh Borough

Council

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
– Welcome drinks reception at arrival

– Full use of the Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross

– Access to presentation materials post event

– Accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross

PREVIOUS SPONSORS

Why Sponsor?

– 1-3 minute pitch to entire audience
– Presentations to entire or partial audience
– Participation in networking champagne reception
– Company branded meeting and networking areas

– Hosted Lunch and Dinner tables with company branding
– Prearranged 1-to-1 meetings with delegates of your choice

– Company branding on all banners and conference guides

– Social networking such as golf, coffee breaks, drinks at the bar

– Investment and contact information on all attendees provided

– Accommodation for each of your representatives at the venue
– Access to all industry presentations and workshops taking place

Watch the video below to see how the event is formatted:

Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

Stylish Four-Star Hotel & Spa, Gerrards Cross


A stylish hotel offering modern rooms, seasonal dining at 1269 Restaurant & Bar, and a relaxing ESPA spa. Just 30 minutes from London, Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross is perfect for business trips, weekend breaks, and events with flexible spaces for up to 300 guests.


Unwind in style in our updated rooms, featuring sumptuous super king beds in Premium rooms and spacious separate living areas in Junior Suites. Complimentary Wi-Fi keeps you connected, while Quiet Zone rooms ensure a peaceful night’s rest.

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