Download presentations from the LGA conference 2026.
Tuesday 7 July 2026
Fiscal challenges and opportunities
David Phillips, Associate Director, Institute for Fiscal Studies
The future is local: A pathway to 2040
Caroline Star, Operations Director and Policy Lead, School of International Futures
Supporting children and young people with SEND locally
Kenton Mee, South West Director, National Network of Parent-Carer Forums
Wednesday 8 July 2026
SMART: No-one and nowhere left behind
Patrick Melia, Chief Executive, Sunderland City Council
Britain’s Leading Edge: Rethinking Rural Potential
Councillor Nick Ireland - Leader, Dorset Council
From a care leaver to a care leader
Luke Rodgers BEM, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Care Leaders
Telford and Wrekin Council Skills for Growth
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment and Skills