At this year’s LGA Conference we’re running a series of sessions to discuss key issues in the sector. Our experts will use their own experiences of working with local authorities across the country to explain common challenges and share real solutions.

Lessons from new unitaries: findings from our 2023/24 VfM audits

We’ll discuss the findings from our 2023/24 Auditors’ Annual Reports. The analysis will focus on seven of the nine most recently created unitaries, including the key trends, and areas of risk and improvement identified.

Date and time: Tuesday 1 July 2025, Afternoon sessions
Session hosts: Paul Dossett and Guy Clifton

Data with purpose: driving the 'so what?' and 'what next?' conversations

Learn how comparative analysis enables supportive challenge, reveals performance insights, and sparks inquiry into best practices. You’ll hear about actionable strategies for enhancing decision making and fuelling continuous improvement across your organisation.

Date and time: Wednesday 2 July 2025, Afternoon sessions
Session hosts: Claire Hampson

Local government reform – moving beyond the proposals and preparing well for change

Local government reorganisation is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. It’s also deeply complex. The current focus is on preparing the business case, but what needs to happen after it’s submitted? This session will focus on how authorities can create a clear structure, consistent thinking, and practical actions that will prepare them well for change.

Date and time: Thursday 3 July 2025, Morning sessions
Session hosts: Rob Turner