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The public sector as a whole and local authorities in particular are going through radical change with huge spending cuts, radical shifts in power and scope of responsibilities. With much more control being exercised over costs and the continued drive to improve services local authority executives are now looking to one common focal point - delivering accessible, informative and innovative services to their citizens in a shrinking financial envelope.
The Local Gov Strategy Forum brings together the finest thought leaders and peers from across the industry to share ideas and help you improve key aspects of your organisation. A little less formal than traditional conferences the Strategy Forum enables local authority leaders to network and benchmark with peers, meet solution providers to help you achieve your wider objectives and trade contact details for future collaborations.
The Forum promises to deliver a full circle of innovative and interactive workshops, presentations and networking opportunities all within a 2 day time efficient format in a private residential setting.
The Strategy Forum is unique and unlike any other event, here’s why:
Nestled in 12 acres of tranquil gardens Sopwell House is the former Georgian country residence of Lord Mountbatten. Once you enter this ‘home away from home’ our attentive staff, family friendly service and luxurious spa facilities will provide the perfect setting to your stay.
Our Country House hotel enables you to escape from it all but is still within easy reach of London, St Pancras and Luton Airport. Attentive staff will ensure your every need is catered for - guests, both old and young, appreciate the feeling of warmth and charm whilst staying with us. With 129 stylish bedrooms and suites including ten Mews Apartments to choose from, exceptional service, delicious food and our opulent spa you’ll find it hard to leave.
Offering a luxury experience Sopwell House affords guests full use of The Country Club, which offers some of the finest leisure, health and beauty facilities in the area. Splash about in our swimming pool, enjoy a work-out in the state-of-the art cardiovascular and weight resistance gyms, or unwind in the sauna, steam room or spa bath.
Sue Bruce
Chief Executive,
Edinburgh City Council
Martin Kimber
Chief Executive,
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
John Briggs
Chief Executive,
Armagh City & District Council
Deborah Cadman
Chief Executive,
Suffolk County Council
Sue Rumbold
Chief Officer - Partnerships,
Leeds City Council
Mariana Pexton
Chief Officer, Corporate Support,
Leeds City Council
Our pre-scheduled business meetings enable Providers and Delegates to book meetings in advance of the event, each delegate and provider get a meeting schedule at the event to ensure you maximise your time out of the office.
Think tank sessions enable intensive research, ideas on collaboration with peers and an opportunity to consult with providers and industry experts on your most burning issues. Develop business with others, organisational direction & strategy and embed, share and obtain expert views to move your organisation forwards.
Good quality presentations & very customer focussed staff.

Our signature Peer2Peer networking sessions are a fantastic way to make new contacts. As well as exchanging ideas & business cards you will walk away with over 100 new contacts and a diary full of new appointments.