Northern Local Government Leadership Forum

Cedar Court, Harrogate 4 - 5 December 2025
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This year’s Future Forum North includes a host of exceptional speakers, including chief executive of the NHS Confed Matthew Taylor, second permanent secretary at the Department of health Tom Riordan, and Calderdale Council chief executive and Solace president Robin Tuddenham.

The key topics we will cover are:

  • The future of public services: Harnessing technology and creating joined up services fit for the future
  • Health: Moving to a preventative health agenda with the National Health Service
  • Finances: Will funding reform and the Autumn Budget create financial stability in local government and the wider public sector?
  • Economic growth: Can councils create their own local economy and fix the housing crisis?
  • Devolution: Where next for Northern Devolution?
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Testimonials

  • Matt Wilton

    Hearing from colleagues in similar and different circumstances, networking, and time out of the usual intensity of the business for thinking Topic-wise, the focus on governance and Monitoring Officer work was especially helpful at this point.

    Matt Wilton Newcastle City Council
  • Clive Heaphy

    The most valuable thing about attending The MJ Future Forum North was the excellent balance of speakers and networking.

    Clive Heaphy Middlesbrough Council
  • Helen Bradley

    The sessions were just the right length and provided the opportunity for some good discussion. The delegates were a friendly crowd too.

    Helen Bradley Durham County Council

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