Online - Leadership Conference 2027

Leadership in local government has never been more demanding. Financial pressures, political uncertainty, organisational change in light of LGR, increasing expectations from communities, and ongoing reform continue to place significant demands on those responsible for leading teams, services, and organisations.

In this environment, ethical leadership matters more than ever.

The LLG Leadership Conference 2027 will explore what it means to lead with integrity, courage, accountability, and purpose in modern local government. It will consider how leaders can navigate complex and sometimes competing demands while remaining true to professional values, good governance, and the public interest.

Ethical leadership is not simply about knowing what is right. It is about having the confidence and professional courage to act on it, particularly when decisions are difficult, pressures are high, and the right course of action is not always straightforward.

Whether you are a Monitoring Officer, Head of Legal, Deputy Monitoring Officer, senior manager, team leader, or taking your first steps into leadership, developing your leadership approach is essential to building trust, supporting your teams, and making a meaningful strategic contribution to your organisation.

The LLG Leadership Conference 2027 will bring together legal and governance professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities facing leaders across the sector, with a particular focus on:

• What ethical leadership means in modern local government

• Integrity, accountability, and maintaining public trust

• Professional courage and speaking truth to power

• Navigating political and organisational pressures

• Ethical decision-making when there are no easy answers

• Leading through uncertainty, crisis, reform, and change

• Creating cultures where challenge, openness, and constructive disagreement are encouraged

• Building trust, psychological safety, and high-performing teams

• The relationship between leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, and organisational culture

• Using influence effectively without always having formal authority

• The evolving role of legal and governance professionals as strategic leaders

• Learning from leadership failures, difficult decisions, and lessons from practice

This fully remote conference will combine insight, practical sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and opportunities to reflect on your own leadership practice.

Join us on 19 March 2027 to explore how ethical leadership can strengthen governance, build trust, empower people, and help local government organisations navigate an increasingly complex future.

Whatever your role and wherever you are in your leadership journey, this conference will provide practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and the confidence to lead with integrity and purpose.