Conference 2022 Sponsors

Blachere Illumination are global leaders in the provision of Eco Responsible Festive lighting. We now have 2 Eco Ranges BIOPRINT and also our groundbreaking RECYPRINT where we recycle plastic bottles into beautiful decorations. Our patented exclusive innovations have also been recognised by WWF who have asked us to become one of their commercial partners to recognise our achievements in this field.

Introducing Proludic

Proludic has over 30 years of experience in the design and creation of play and sports areas. The company supplies equipment suitable for all play environments, including parks, playgrounds, leisure attractions and residential areas. Proludic manages all stages of the manufacturing and installation chain. Proludic supplies a wide range of play equipment suitable for children of all ages. Themed multiplay units are available along with more traditional equipment such as springers, slides and swings. These are available in timber or metal. We offer a free design and consultation service using its dedicated design department and nationwide Area Managers. Clients are guided through the creation of their play area. Bespoke solutions can be incorporated where required.

BHIB Councils Insurance is part of BHIB Insurance Brokers, one of the UK’s largest Independent Insurance Brokers. We are insurance specialists for Councils, Charities and Not-For-Profit organisations and work with Aviva to provide competitive insurance solutions.

ONeill Homer is the leading neighbourhood planning consultancy in England, having supported almost 200 first time and review projects in more than 50 local planning authority areas since 2012, including more than 40 projects in the Bucks and MKC areas. We provide a complete service offer from start to examination and we are also retained by clients to advise on planning applications and Local Plan consultations. Neil Homer is a director with over 30 years’ experience as a chartered town planner and with an MBA and urban design qualifications. Our small team is based in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds but supports projects across the country.

CCLA’s purpose is to help investors maximise their impact on society by harnessing the power of investment markets. They have been investing responsibly and ethically for more than 50 years. They don’t claim to have the answers to many societal challenges. Still, they do have specific skills and an interest in social and economic justice, which they think makes us unique in the investment industry. They are very interested in talking to delegates about what more ‘good’ they could do together for a better world.

CCLA Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Breakthrough Communications supports councils to communicate and engage more effectively and compliantly with their communities. Their Council Hive service provides councils with on-demand access to training and guidance, deep-dive masterclasses, resource packs and templates, and one-to-one expert advice, covering all aspects of council communications, community engagement and GPDR and FOI compliance.

They also manage council social media, carry out neighbourhood plans and community surveys, consultations and community engagement campaigns, as well as helping councils with GDPR and FOI matters.

Supporting over 100 councils in England and Wales as well as various council bodies, we specialise in modernising the local government sector by delivering bespoke tech services that address the specific needs of councils.

As a Microsoft partner, our IT Managed Service provision supports councils, charities, law firms, and SMEs with cloud-based solutions for improved productivity, security, and performance by wrapping all digital needs into one easy to manage, cost-effective and secure solution.

Working in partnership, we ensure your organisation’s modernisation process is simple and perfectly tailored to your appropriate IT, communications, connectivity and training needs.

Our thanks to Buckinghamshire Council for the very generous provision of the use of The Gateway Conference Centre facilities.

You can help bring the bees back!
97% of natural bee and butterfly habitat has been lost in the UK since WW2. 97%. Ninety seven percent. It’s frightening and critical. 

With your help, we can start to restore the lost wildflower habitat and make an important contribution to the biodiversity of Great Britain. 

Hand made in Dorset, Beebombs are a mix of 18 British wildflower seeds, fine, sifted soil and locally sourced clay. Our seeds are native species and designated by the Royal Horticultural Society as “Perfect for Pollinators” 

Beebombs just need to be scattered onto cleared ground to create a wildflower meadow that will #bringthebeesback

Visit our Members Benefits Page for a special bulk order discount code post conference (expires December 2022).