Online - Leadership Conference 2026

Being in a position of leadership within a local authority continues to bring significant challenges, particularly amid the ongoing financial, political, and organisational pressures facing local government. Strong, creative, and ethical leadership is needed now more than ever — not only from Monitoring Officers and senior leaders, but also from those stepping into leadership roles for the first time.

Wherever you are in your career and whatever your aspirations, developing leadership skills is vital. Whether you are a Head of Legal, Monitoring Officer, Deputy Monitoring Officer, or team leader, strengthening your leadership approach will enable you to guide others confidently through uncertainty and make a greater strategic impact within your organisation.

The LLG Leadership Conference 2026 will explore what effective leadership looks like in modern local government - from building resilience and fostering inclusive teams to navigating governance challenges, supporting staff wellbeing, and driving innovation in times of change.

This fully remote conference will feature a series of sessions and thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing issues currently shaping leadership in the sector. Topics will include:

• The evolving role of legal and governance leaders in times of reform
• Promoting good governance, integrity, and accountability
• Building resilience, confidence, and adaptability in leadership
• Leading through crisis, change, and uncertainty
• Supporting wellbeing, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace
• Encouraging ethical decision-making and professional courage

The full programme and speaker line-up will be announced soon. This conference offers an invaluable opportunity to gain insights, share experiences, and develop practical leadership strategies to support your authority’s success in 2026 and beyond.