5 March 2026 | Kia Oval, London

Shaping the future of local government

With local government undergoing a period of significant reorganisation, LGC is delighted to bring you a dedicated conference to address the critical challenges and explore practical solutions – especially as councils face mounting pressures and resource constraints. This conference provides the ideal space to convene, overcome barriers, and chart a path towards genuine transformation.

This inaugural in-person conference, part of the LGC Summit series , will take place in London in March 2026 . At its heart is an inclusive and collaborative spirit, designed to bring together chief executive, senior directors, and heads of department. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to network, share challenges, and develop practical solutions that make a tangible impact.

With LGC’s trusted reputation and strong network across local government, the event will feature senior-level speakers and thought leaders – ensuring high-quality discussions and actionable insights.

Key focus areas

"Safe and legal" and beyond – balancing compliance, capacity, and ambition
Keeping the local in local government
Financing the future: business as usual
Integration and disaggregation – practical solutions
Transition to transformation from a digital perspective
Practical tips to ensure efficient commissioning, contracts, and procurement
How can LGR set up for devolution success

Join us at this pivotal event to connect with sector leaders, exchange transformative ideas, and strengthen your council’s journey from transition to transformation in turbulent times.

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Why Attend

Connect with your peers, reflect on where we are today and explore what the future looks like for local government in a safe space.

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Programme

Debate the biggest issues of the day and explore how local authorities across the country are responding to the challenges and opportunities.

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What last year’s attendees thought of the LGC Summit:

"Strong panellists, thoughtful discussion which was timely."

"A very informative event with expertise across the sector."

"High quality speakers, good debates, well organised and thought provoking."

"A forum which provides a safe space to explore critical issues, challenges and opportunities, in a way that is friendly, open and curious."

"Great opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and get yourself in a leadership mindset."

"An engaged meeting of local government minds."

"Informative, sessions were all relevant to current local government challenges."

"An event to hear about the issues of the day from a range of interesting speakers."

"A cross-sectoral contribution to GDP (great discourse from practitioners)."

"The Summit was informative, with a great range of speakers. Good opportunity to network with other local government colleagues."

"Thought provoking exchanges on key opportunities in the sector."

"Very informative and a good platform to network and have further deeper discussions with peers."

Reasons to attend

Meet with your peers and connect with thought-leaders from within the sector

Share your experiences and find out how others are managing common challenges

Contribute to the discussion on LGR, the biggest issue of the day and debate the future shape of local government

Hear from big thinkers to inspire you and help shape the strategic vision of the new councils

In a safe space, benefit from the experience of councils who have already gone through LGR

Learn from current best practice (case studies and innovations)