Hybrid - Monitoring Officer Conference

We are delighted to announce that our annual Monitoring Officer Conference will now be held as a hybrid event, taking place both in person at etc.venues, Chancery Lane, London, and remotely via Zoom, on Friday, 11 July 2025. 

This conference is a key LLG event for Monitoring Officers, providing a valuable platform to investigate the key issues and challenges faced in public sector governance. The conference will focus on the most relevant topics covering areas such as governance, accountability, compliance, scrutiny, and leadership, all of which are essential to the effective functioning of a local authority.  

The conference will offer an opportunity for delegates to connect, learn, and share insights on issues impacting the ever-evolving role of the Monitoring Officer. 

Delegates attending in person will be welcomed with a breakfast on arrival, followed by a provided lunch and refreshments available throughout the day, ensuring a comfortable and engaging experience from start to finish. The conference will be recorded and made available to delegates in the weeks following the conference. The attendance fee does not include accommodation.  

The event is aimed at Monitoring Officers and Deputy Monitoring Officers, as well as those interested in progressing to these roles. Full details of the programme and session specifics will be available shortly.  

Please note spaces for this event are limited and come on a first come, first served basis.

FAQs

1. How can I get to the venue?

The venue is easily reachable by public transport.

By underground:

• Chancery Lane and Holborn (Central line) and Covent Garden (Piccadilly) are the nearest stations.

• • Option 1 – Chancery Lane
  • Leave the station via exit 4 and walk up the steps onto High Holborn. Keep walking up High Holborn (keeping the road on your right) for about 3 minutes. Turn left onto Chancery Lane and walk a further 3 minutes. The venue is on the left just over a road called Southampton Buildings.
• Option 2 – Holborn

• • Leave the station via the High Holborn exit and turn right on to High Holborn. Walk down (keeping the road on your left) past the University of the Arts for 5 minutes. Turn right on to Chancery Lane and walk a further 3 minutes. The venue is on the left just over a road called Southampton Buildings.

• Option 3 – Covent Garden 

• • Leave the station and turn left on to Long Acre street, then turn right and follow Long Acre, until you reach Drury Lane. Cross over Drury Lane on to Great Queen Street, and keep walking past The Freemasons Hall. Kingsway will be ahead of you, cross over, turn left and walk towards High Holborn – you will see Holborn Station on the corner. Turn right at the station and follow as option 2.

By train:

• Farringdon Station Thameslink

• Exit Farringdon station via the Farringdon Road/Cowcross Street exit and turn left. Walk down the small street to Farringdon Road, cross over and walk up Greville Street. Turn left on to Hatton Garden and cross over the zebra crossing, keep walking until you see a statue of Albert Prince Consort. Here cross over the road and walk up High Holborn for about 8 minutes, Chancery Lane will be on your left just after the underground exit. The venue is on the left just over a road called Southampton Buildings.

By bus:

• Chancery Lane is served by a number of bus routes including, 4, 11, 15, 26, 76, 172, 341.

Parking:

• There are many NCP car parks near the venue, the nearest is located on Cross Street (Saffron Hill NCP) with another close by in Covent Garden (Covent Garden, Parker Street).

2. Will there be catering and if so, what should I do about dietary requirements?

Delegates attending in person will be welcomed with a breakfast on arrival, followed by a provided lunch and refreshments available throughout the day. 

Please advise LLG of any dietary requirements if booking an in-person placement at your earliest convenience.

3. Is there accommodation nearby?

If you're planning to attend the Monitoring Officer Conference at etc.venues Chancery Lane, you'll find a variety of accommodation options nearby to suit different preferences and budgets. No accommodation is included within the admission tickets.