Join us in-person at The Halls, Norwich on Wednesday 15 July 2026 from 9.00am – 1.00pm.
Following the success of the Norfolk LGR Community launched in March, this next event will bring together colleagues from across all eight councils to connect, collaborate and support collective leadership through transition to the three new councils.
By July, the joint programme team will be in place, workstreams will be established and discovery activity will be underway. So, this is the perfect time to come together to develop a shared understanding of the journey ahead and how the various strands of activity connect together to support a successful transition.
Through a combination of strategic reflections, programme updates, facilitated discussion and networking opportunities, the event will provide an opportunity to:
- build a shared understanding of the transition journey between now and Vesting Day
- hear lessons and reflections from others, including the realities of balancing safe and legal and longer-term transformation
- understand the focus of different workstreams and how individual areas of activity contribute to the wider programme
- step back from individual areas of work to consider the wider outcomes Norfolk is seeking to achieve through LGR
- strengthen relationships and shared leadership across councils as programme activity accelerates.
An agenda will be circulated ahead of the event.
We want to continue shaping this community together. Colleagues directly involved in the LGR programme across all eight councils are invited, and we hope you will join us.
Please book your place by 26 June 2026. This event is by invitation only.
This event is being delivered jointly by all eight Norfolk councils and supported by the LGA.
Event management is provided by LGE.
Format
A free half day event taking place at the Halls in Norwich. Due to the nature of this event, it is in person only.
The event will consist of plenary sessions and interactive group discussion.
Venue
The event will be taking place at the Halls in Norwich.
Travelling to the venue:
- By bus/Park & Ride
The venue is 320 metres away from Castle Meadow, one of the main bus interchange points in the city centre which is served by multiple bus routes as well as the Park & Ride sites.Norwich Bus Station, located 950 metres away, is the main terminal for buses from areas further away including intercity buses (National Express, Megabus)
For full details of bus services in our area - By train
Norwich Railway Station is 950 metres away. There are regular bus services to Castle Meadow from the station as well as a taxi rank outside. - By Car
Unfortunately no parking is available on site. There are on-street parking bays opposite the venue on Princes Street, but these are limited. There are also 2 car parks close to the venue; Monastery Court (Elm Hill, NR3 1HN) is approximately 150 metres away and St Andrew’s multi-storey car park (NR3 3AT) which is 160 meters away. Both are open 24 hours
Full details of parking in Norwich city centre - Blue badge holders
There are dedicated blue badge spaces available in front of the building (Princes Street), but these are on a first come first served basis. There are also on-street parking bays in this location where you can park for free on display of your blue badge. There are 2 car parks close to the venue; Monastery Court (NR3 1HN) offers free parking to blue badge holders and is just 150 metres away and St Andrew’s multi-story car park (NR3 3AT) which is 160 metres away and offers ‘buy one hour and get one free’ for blue badge holders. Both car parks are open 24 hours
Full details of blue badge parking in Norwich city centre
For further information including map and directions, please visit: Find Us
If you have any queries regarding this event, please email Jayne Cole, Events Manager, Local Government East, email; events@localgoveasteng.gov.uk
Book tickets
Norfolk LGR Community:
15 July 2026 (09:00 - 13:00)
