Conferences - County Councils Network

Annual conference

Our Annual Conference is our flagship in-person gathering, bringing together councillors, council leaders and senior officers from across England's county and unitary authorities to discuss the big issues that are shaping the future of local government.

This year's County Councils Network Annual Conference 2026 conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Marlow between Sunday 15th and Tuesday 17th November. Booking will open later this summer.

Expect the usual array of high-quality speakers, alongside opportunities for networking at this intimate and well-regarded event.

2025 conference highlights

The 2025 Annual Conference in Marlow attracted the highest number of delegates since the pandemic. Sessions covered finance, SEND, housing delivery, economic growth and neighbourhood health, with a closing keynote address from former Health Secretary Alan Milburn.

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Previous conferences

Use the links below to see the highlights of our previous conferences: