The LGC Summit is a critical and prestigious event in the calendar for council chief executives and their senior officers

Now in its 25^th year, the Summit operates under the Chatham House Rule - creating a trusted space for attendees to openly share challenges and spark innovative thinking.

Three key reasons to attend the LGC Summit:

1. Connect with your peers across the sector, build relationships and share insights and experiences with others who are facing similar challenges.
2. Be inspired by thought-provoking speakers, learn about new and innovative strategies, and contribute to the discussion on the most pressing issues of the day.
3. Take time to reflect, collaborate and deliberate on the future direction of the sector in a safe environment.

As councils continue to navigate significant challenges - from funding pressures and financial uncertainty to the deepening housing crisis and increasing demand for special educational needs, the sector is also preparing for widespread Local Government Reorganisation. This shift brings fresh complexities and added pressure for councils and their leadership teams.

Against this backdrop, the LGC Summit returns with a focused, 24-hour programme designed to support council chief executives and senior officers. It offers a valuable opportunity to hear from leading thinkers within and beyond the sector, exchange insights, and explore practical solutions, encouraging open and honest dialogue on the most pressing issues facing local government.

Taking place in Birmingham on 16^th & 17^th September, this prestigious, invitation-only event comes at a pivotal moment. Over two days, attendees will engage in inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking panel discussions and interactive sessions, with a networking drinks reception and dinner to round off the first day, and overnight hotel accommodation provided for all attendees.

The LGC Summit is more than just an event - it’s a vital space for chief executives and senior officers to connect, reflect, collaborate and explore what lies ahead for local government. 

Organisations that have confirmed their attendance include:

ADASS, Arun DC, Barnsley MBC, Bath & North East Somerset Council, Birmingham and Solihull and Black Country Integrated Care Board, Braintree DC, Brighton & Sussex Strategic Authority, Cabinet Office, Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), CIPFA, Committee for Climate Change, Cornwall Council, Coventry City Council, Crawley BC, Cumberland Council, East Midlands CA, Hinckley & Bosworth BC, Kent CC, Lancashire CC, Leadership Centre, Lichfield DC, Local Government Information Unit (LGIU), Localis, London Borough of Barnet, London Borough of Sutton, London School of Economics, Milton Keynes City Council, Monmouthshire CC, Newark and Sherwood DC, Newcastle-under-Lyme BC, North Warwickshire BC, North Yorkshire Council, Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire CC, Peterborough City Council, Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Salford City Council, Sheffield City Council, Solihull MBC, Solihull Metropolitan BC, South Kesteven DC, Stroud DC, Tamworth BC, Test Valley BC, University of East London, Waltham Forest LBC, West Yorkshire CA, Wigan Council, Wokingham BC, Wyre Forest DC