CIPFA Wessex Conference 2025

CIPFA Wessex Conference 2025

Join us for the CIPFA Wessex Conference 2025, hosted by Hampshire County Council. This in-person conference will be held at Ashburton Hall in Winchester, SO23 8TG, United Kingdom.

This CPD event is sponsored by CIPFA South East Region’s 2025 Event Partners. This annual event returns with a programme covering local and national topical issues and gives an opportunity to meet and network face to face throughout the day

A light buffet lunch will be provided. Please see 'aditional information' for dietary requirements.

This event is open to CIPFA members and non-members working in public finance so please feel free to share with any other contacts you know who may be interested.

Conference Programme (we reserve the right to update this version as circumstances require):

Please see the attached agenda for more details on the sessions.

AM Sessions – Big Picture Changes to Local Government

• 8:45 AM: Delegate Registration and networking refreshments
• 9:20 AM: Welcome to delegates and an introduction to the conference programme by John Barker and Rob Carr (10 minutes)
• 9:30 AM: HCC’s LMSL Initiative Update – Part One: What has happened? (45 minutes)
• 10:15 AM: HCC’s LMSL Initiative Update – Part Two: What happens now? (40 minutes)

• 10:55 AM: Comfort Break (10 minutes)

• 11:05 AM: Reforming Local Audit – MHCLG December 2024 proposals by Andrew Chappell (35 minutes)
• 11:40 AM: Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation by Gary Westbrook (40 minutes)
• 12:20 PM: Panel discussion – big picture changes in local government (15 minutes)

• 12:35 PM: Sandwich buffet lunch and networking time (40 minutes)

PM Sessions – The Impact of Change on Individuals

• 1:15 PM: Delivering Transformation by Rob Turnbull (40 minutes)
• 1:55 PM: “What does this mean for me?” The Human Side of Change by Lynn Mead (40 minutes)

• 2:35 PM: Comfort Break (10 minutes)

• 2:45 PM: ‘What’s next for Local Government’ by 31Ten Consultancy (40 minutes)
• 3:25 PM: Third Sector/Awareness/CIPFA (35 minutes)
• 4:00 PM: Panel discussion – The Impact of Change on Individuals (15 minutes)
• 4:15 PM: Closing Remarks, Feedback, and response by John Barker (15 minutes)
• 4:30 PM: Departure

Additional Information:

For any dietary, parking, or access requirements, please contact Rebecca Avery ([email protected])

For general queries about the event please contact Rebecca Avery or John Barker, Regional President CIPFA SE ([email protected])

Venue and travel information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/business/venue-hire/room-search/ashburton-hall.

The non-HCC delegate rate is £12 and you will be invoiced by CIPFA SE region after your registration is confirmed.

Host or Publisher CIPFA South East