Power Shift 2025

Use our detailed event schedule to plan your day with ease! Stay informed with session times and activities to ensure a seamless event experience.

Monday 23 June
10am – 10.30am
Registration

Registration

10.30am – 10.35am
Setting the tone for Power Shift 2025: Shaping the future of local governance

Session

10.35am – 11.20am
What will the new bill mean for parish and town councils?

Session

11.25am – 12.10pm
Do devolution deals still matter?

Session

12.10pm – 12.30pm
Refreshment break

Networking

12.30pm – 1.15pm
Devolution in action

Session

1.15pm – 1.55pm
Lunch break

Networking

1.55pm – 2.40pm
The financial challenge of devolution

Session

2.40pm – 3pm
Refreshment break

Networking

3pm – 3.45pm
Engaging metro mayors and combined authorities

Session

3.45pm – 4pm
Reflecting on Power Shift 2025: Closing thoughts and future directions

Session

NB: We reserve the right to change the programme at any time.  

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