This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.

Speakers:

Rt Hon John Denham, former Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Council & Corporate Portfolio Holder at City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Katie Johnston, Devolved and Local Government Lead at PwC UK

Jessica Studdert, Chief Executive of New Local

This event was chaired by Stuart Hoddinott, Associate Director at the Institute for Government.

This event was held in partnership with PwC UK.