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Breakout 11:30–12:30 Breakout: Leading With Control: AI, LGR, and the Path to High-Quality Services in Times of Change South East Ted Twaalfhoven, Founder and CEO, Engage Process Read More Previous Local government reorganisation and AI adoption are reshaping how services get delivered. This session is about staying in control during times of rapid transformation, from applying AI in ways that protect and improve service quality, and building the process management and data-driven decision-making that support leaders during high-stakes change. We will cover how culture shapes whether transformation holds, and how to bring teams along the journey. Next

Optional Walking Study Tour 08:00–09:30 Liverpool – A City Built on Heritage, Culture and Innovation Meeting point: Liverpool Town Hall, Castle Street side Previous Every city has a story, and Liverpool has one unlike anywhere else. This walking tour explores the people, places and events that have shaped the city, from its maritime heritage and iconic architecture through to music, culture and modern regeneration. Rather than simply visiting famous landmarks, delegates will discover how Liverpool has continually reinvented itself while remaining proud of its history and identity. Meeting Location: Liverpool Town Hall. Castle Street Side To Finish: Liverpool Experience Campus Next

Graeme HunterPartner People Services < Speakers < Previous Next > Graeme Hunter Partner People Services EY Graeme leads our People Consulting business for Local and Devolved Government, and is passionate about putting people at the heart of local government services and empowering them with fantastic leadership and learning. He started his career in local government, where we worked across corporate services, social care, culture and regulatory services, before moving into consulting. He has over 20 years experience leading and delivering complex transformation programmes in local government, policing, housing and the Civil Service. His projects improve the… Show More

Day One Day Two Previous Next Friday 17 October 20225 Main Stage, New Dock Hall 11:10–12:00 Keynote Leading Through A Crisis Chair Helen Bailey, Chief Executive, London Borough of Sutton Speaker/s Tom Stannard, Chief Executive, Manchester City Council, and Solace Policy Lead for Health & Social Care In this deeply moving keynote, Tom Stannard reflects on the recent tragic events surrounding the Manchester synagogue attack and the profound impact felt across the city. Speaking from the heart of Manchester’s local response, Tom will explore what it means to lead with compassion and steadiness in the most difficult of moments — when communities are hurting, emotions are raw, and leadership is tested in the truest sense. This session will consider how councils can support recovery, foster unity, and help communities heal in the aftermath of crisis — and how leaders can carry hope, empathy, and resilience forward in their work every day.

All Speakers Eleanor Kelly Former Chief Executive Thursday 16 October 2025 15:00–15:40 Life Safety First: Turning Risk into Assurance Hall B, Royal Armouries Go to session

Penny CalderProgramme Manager < Speakers < Previous Next > Penny Calder Programme Manager The North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) & Braintree District Council Penny Calder is a Programme Manager at Braintree District Council, a certified project manager with over a decade’s worth of experience working in a range of sectors from local government to social housing.  A proud graduate of Anglia Ruskin University, inspired to pursue a career in project managing after leading several successful large organisational change programmes. Prior to working at Braintree District Council, they were in social housing where they were responsible for a social value and homelessness. Penny uses her positive… Show More

Previous Next Danielle Gillespie Executive Regional Director, North West, Homes England With over 20 years in the housing sector, Danielle's career spanned private consultancy, a national Housing Association and a Regeneration Pathfinder before joining Homes England. She now leads the Agency's activities in the North West as Executive Regional Director working in partnership with leaders and industry partners to help build more homes, improve affordability and create a more resilient and diverse housing market. Danielle advised the New Towns Taskforce and has also overseen the deployment of the £1bn Brownfield Infrastructure Land Fund. She currently represents Homes England on Stockport Town Centre Mayoral Development Corporation and is a director with the ECF, Homes England’s joint regeneration venture with Muse and Legal & General. Danielle holds a first-class honours degree in Economics and an MBA in Urban Regeneration and steps from big picture strategy development to the fine grain of a development appraisal with ease. Her real passion though, is making delivery happen on the ground; but in a more joined-up way which fully exploits the interplay between housing, transport, economy and the social benefits that can be realised for communities. 14:00–15:00 West Room Economy: The Current Landscape and the Impact on Our Place Sub Plenary View Session Speakers: Pam Smith , Chief Executive, Newcastle City Council and Solace Policy Lead for Economic Prosperity (Chair) Danielle Gillespie , Executive Regional Director, North West, Homes England

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Daniella BarrowSenior Director of Consulting < Speakers < Previous Next > Daniella Barrow Senior Director of Consulting Norse Group As Senior Director of Consulting within the Norse Group, Daniella is responsible for the strategic delivery of partnerships and leading on the strategic direction for the Group’s professional property consultancy services for its joint venture and public sector clients. With a passion for creating better spaces for communities, Daniella has played a vital role working with public sector partners on many significant projects, working closely to deliver outstanding properties and places in the built environment. With over 20 years of… Show More

Sophie HoskingStrategic Director - Neighbourhoods < Speakers < Previous Next > Sophie Hosking Strategic Director - Neighbourhoods Cornwall Council Sophie is the Strategic Director for Neighbourhoods at Cornwall Council, with oversight of the Council’s community and regulatory services and the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. The directorate covers a diverse range of services from leisure, culture, libraries, community safety, devolution and localism, registration, bereavement, housing options and emergency management. The business regulatory services include enforcement, development management and waste collection. Sophie was formerly Chief Executive of South Hams District Council & West Devon Borough Council. She has also been… Show More

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