Association for Public Service Excellence

APSE Southern Region Policy Symposium and Southern AGM: Local Government Reorganisation: Where to next for local government? - 25 June 2026

Including AGM

Now online, via Microsoft TEAMS

As communities evolve and pressures on public services intensify, the role of local government has never been more critical or more complex. The seminar brings together policymakers, practitioners, and thought leaders to explore the future direction of local governance in a rapidly changing social, economic, and political landscape including LGR. From fiscal sustainability and service delivery to community engagement and innovation, the discussion will examine both the challenges and opportunities facing local authorities today.

Join us for a forward-looking conversation that aims to discuss current issues and explore paths for the future of local government.

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Presentations

Financial Sustainability in Local Government: Reviewing pressures, funding, financial governance and future resilience. Speaker: Bevis Ingram, Senior Adviser Finance, LGA

LGR – supporting the workforce through a period of Uncertainty and reform. Speaker: Rachel Slaughter Deputy Head of Local Government, Unison

The Future of Frontline Delivery Under LGR: Councils That Still Deliver for Communities. Speaker: Mo Baines, Chief Executive, APSE

Social Value and Inclusive Economies: What Works? Speaker: Caroline Wilson, Director of Inclusive Economy and Jobs, Islington Council

LGR: implementing change while maintaining essential service. Speaker: Justin Galliford, CEO, Norse Group

Promoting excellence in public services

APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.