Legislative changes, operational pressure and fast‑evolving public sector environments are reshaping how councils plan, procure and deliver services. This event brings together thought-leaders and practitioners to share what’s changing, what good looks like, and what you can do next.
At Opus, we work alongside councils every day to strengthen workforce capability and deliver change at pace, often in high-pressure conditions. Sponsoring this event is part of our commitment to supporting public sector leaders with practical insight, market intelligence and solutions that work in the real world.
This event is designed for senior leaders from Local Government East member councils, including Chief Executives, Elected Members, Directors, Heads of Service, and senior leads across HR, finance, transformation and other specialist functions.
On the day, you can expect keynotes and briefings, practical workshops and the opportunity to network with peers across the region.
Attendees will benefit from:
- Expert-led keynote sessions on forthcoming legislation, sector transformation, and organisational resilience.
- Workshops tailored to core leadership priorities, including employment law, finance and procurement, interim recruitment, community engagement, HR, and resilience.
- Practical, lived-experience case studies showcasing innovation across the sector.
- Opportunities to network with peers from across the region and meet LGE Talent Bank Associates and Trainers.
- Actionable insights to take back to their organisations and support upcoming change.
Agenda highlights include:
- The programme combines a sector overview with expert-led sessions and workshops. Highlights include:
- The Employment Bill – and what this means for temporary recruitment, Opus People Solutions
- Keynote from Cllr Jim Hakewill, Independent Councillor, North Northamptonshire Council and LGA Peer on Local Government Reorganisation
- Towards Better Contract Management from Government Commercial Agency
- Implementing Primary Care Networks with Damien Brady, Managing Director, Sutton PCN
- Workshops across three rounds, including interim recruitment, finance/procurement, community engagement, resilience, and HR sessions.
- Final keynote: Psychological Safety in times of change with Emma Swan
Opus People Solutions will also be hosting a practical workshop on interim recruitment in local government.
The session looks at when interim recruitment adds value, common risks, and practical steps to improve outcomes.
Hosted by Matt Masters, Head of Executive Workforce Solutions, Opus People Solutions, this workshop will provide a clear, practical view of the interim recruitment market in local government and how it is evolving.
Event Details:
- 19th May 2026
- The Nucleus, Chesterford Research Park
- 08:45 - 15:30
Book your tickets:
For more information and to book your tickets, visit https://www.localgoveasteng.gov.uk/event/local-government-essentials-east-changing-landscape-of-local-government/
