Inspiring Professionals; Empowering Councils and Communities
Our flagship event is designed for clerks and local council officers, offering invaluable insights, expert speakers, and networking opportunities. Whether you’re new to the sector or an experienced clerk, this is your chance to gain knowledge, connect with peers, and engage with local council suppliers.
Taking place on 14 and 15 October 2025 at Leonardo Hotel Hinckley Island, Leicestershire.
The exciting agenda will be available soon.
Prices
Bronze
Members Day Delegate – Tuesday £230 + VAT (Includes lunch)
Members Day Delegate – Wednesday £230 + VAT (Includes lunch)
Non-members Day Delegate – Tuesday £280 + VAT (Includes lunch)
Non-members Day Delegate – Wednesday £280 + VAT (Includes lunch)
Silver
Members Package – £510 + VAT For one person Includes Conference on Tuesday & Wednesday, overnight stay on Tuesday, and Tuesday night dinner
Non-members Package – £610+ VAT For one person Includes Conference on Tuesday & Wednesday, overnight stay on Tuesday, and Tuesday night dinner
Members Sharing Package – (per person) £450 + VAT Includes lunch at the Conference on Tuesday & Wednesday, shared overnight stay on Tuesday, and Tuesday night dinner
Gold
Members Package – £660 + VAT For one person includes Conference on Tuesday & Wednesday, overnight stay on Monday & Tuesday, and both dinners
Non-members Package – £760 + VAT For one person includes Conference on Tuesday & Wednesday, overnight stay on Monday & Tuesday, and both dinners
Members Sharing Package – (per person) £550 + VAT For one person includes Conference on Tuesday & Wednesday, shared overnight stay on Monday & Tuesday, and both dinners
SLCC Annual Awards 2025
Join us in celebrating those who are making an outstanding contribution to our profession by nominating a colleague for each of the categories below.
SLCC’s Annual Awards celebrate the skills, dedication and professionalism of senior officers serving councils large and small throughout England and Wales. Submit your nomination(s) and a panel appointed by the Board of Directors will determine the best three nominees in each category, The winner will be announced at the opening of the National Conference on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
The various categories of awards available for nominations are:
- Heart of the Community Award: this award aims to recognise the invaluable contributions made by clerks to smaller parish and community councils, and celebrates those who through their tireless efforts, whether as a sole employee or as part of a smaller team, serve as the beating heart of their communities, embodying dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment. Previous winners have been recognised for rebuilding trust and building better engagement with their community.
- New Clerk of the Year Award: celebrates the achievements of a clerk who has demonstrated exceptional promise and excellence in the early stages of their career. We’re seeking nominees who have displayed unwavering commitment to their role and who has less than three years of service in the profession (entering their role after 1 October 2021). Previous winners have been recognised for revitalising struggling councils, having tackled challenges efficiently and effectively, introducing new and innovative projects, or for simply being an inspiration.
- Bryan Metcalf Award for Volunteering: in memory of one of SLCC’s greatest and longest serving volunteers, this award honours a clerk who have generously given their unpaid time and effort to support SLCC’s mission, showing exceptional service and commitment to our members and the sector. Previous winners have been recognised for serving as board directors, various branch roles, mentoring roles and much more.
- Long Service Award(s): recognises a select few nominees annually who have dedicated themselves to serving the local council sector and SLCC over an extended period of time. Please note that successful nominations must have 25 years’ of service as a clerk and active involvement with SLCC.
We ask that you submit your nomination with a statement no longer than 300 words and complete it by Friday 15 August 2025.
Click here to complete the nomination form.
Hear from our delegates...
What a fabulous conference, the first I’ve managed to attend in the 7 years in the sector, well worth the wait!
Massive congratulations to team SLCC you did a great job thank you, as always! I just wish more Welsh clerks would attend. They’re missing out
Thank you for all of your work on the conference. It is well run and a wonderful way to get clerks together – especially those who are lone workers and don’t have that regular interaction.
Thoroughly enjoyed my first conference. The introduction to conference for first timers was particularly informative and really useful to be introduced to SLCC officers. The opportunity to speak one to one with the advice team was so helpful. Came away with far more knowledge, information and contacts than I had expected. A very beneficial event as a new clerk.
National Conference 2025 is generously sponsored by Blachere Illumination.
For expert advice visit www.blachere-illumination.co.uk
