ASCENDANT BY THE SEA 2026
Driven by Local Authorities,
for Local Authorities
25th - 26th of August 2026
Winter Garden, Eastbourne
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Early Confirmed Speakers
| Tracey Richards IRRV (Hons) | Head of Revenues and Benefits | City of Wolverhampton Council |
| Nick Houlton IRRV (Hons) | Finance Manager: Revenues and Benefits | London Borough of Barnet |
| Mark Fearn IRRV (Hons) | Customer Engagement Lead (Revenue, Income Recovery & Debt) | Walsall Council |
| Sophie Lane MBA, IRRV (Hons), BA (Hons) | Head of Revenues, Payments & Payroll | Telford & Wrekin Council |
| Joanne Morton IRRV (Tech) | Recovery and Payments Group Manager | Telford & Wrekin Council |
| Michelle Kettles IRRV (Hons), ACMI | Welfare and Benefit Manager | South Staffordshire District Council |
| Nick Rowe IRRV (Hons) | Assistant Director - Revenues & Payments | London Borough of Ealing |
| Joanna Krzysik | Adult Social Care Collection Manager | London Borough of Ealing |
| Tom Clark IRRV | Strategic Head of Transactional Services | Liverpool City Council |
| Katie Hale IRRV (Tech) | Head of Revenues & Benefits | Dorset Council |
| Liane Tew | Head of Digital, Revenues and Benefits | Wealden District Council |
| Vickie Warhurst | Debt Management Team Manager | North Lincolnshire & North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Louise Webb IRRV (Hons) | Business Rates & Debt Manager | Great Yarmouth Borough Council |
Local Authority Driven
Ran primarily by Local Authorities themselves.
Hours of Networking
With ample opportunities both during and after the conference.
Highly Attended
Over 150 practitioners and suppliers from across the country.
Stay Informed on the Most Important Topics for Local Authorities
Technology & Automation
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Resource & Budget Challenges
Don't just take our word for it...
Here's what people had to say about Ascendant by the Sea 2025:
"We left with fresh ideas, practical takeaways, and a renewed sense of possibility."
Liane Tew
Head of Digital, Revenues & Benefits at Wealden District Council
(29th of August 2025)
"You leave with a head full of ideas and feeling strangely more caffeinated."
Sara Cosham
Data Strategy Project Manager at Lewes & Eastbourne Councils
(29th of August 2025)
"This is by far the best conference out of all the LG ones I'm aware of."
Jonathan Wooldridge
Director of Revenues and Exchequer at The London Borough of Redbridge
(30th of August 2025)
Connect, Collaborate & Discover Solutions for Local Government
Meet Trusted Suppliers from the Exhibition
Connect with Your Local Authority Peers
Attend Post-Conference Networking Events
Details:
THE VENUE
Winter Garden, 14 Compton Street, Eastbourne BN21 4BP
DATES
Tuesday the 25th - Wednesday the 26th of August 2026
CONTACT
Call us on 01302 543157 or click here to email us
Register Today!
Take home more than just a notebook; Ascendant by the Sea offers tangible insights and authentic connections with industry peers.
Frequently Asked:
Here are some answers to questions we are asked frequently, if you need more information please contact us directly.
No. While the conference is Local Authority focused, we do offer sponsorship packages. If you're interested in any of these please contact us directly.
No, if you can only make it for one day of the conference it's not a problem. We will ask you which days you're attending when you register.
The conference has always, and will always, be free to attend for all Local Authorities.
There are many hotels in the area, but we recommend The View Hotel as this is where we will be staying for the conference. It's best to book direct with the hotel via their website: https://www.theviewhoteleastbourne.com/
Keep it casual and weather-appropriate. We want all guests to be comfortable during the conference, so please wear what feels right for you.
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