Thursday 26 February 2026, The Midland Hotel, Manchester
Our annual Conference and Awards serves to deliver vital professional development opportunities and practical insights, designed specifically for local authorities, land managers, housing associations, and commercial partners.
The day is structured to provide:
Networking opportunities: Connect directly with hundreds of your peers, industry leaders, enforcement experts, and Keep Britain Tidy’s own specialist team. Forge the partnerships needed to address shared environmental challenges.
Knowledge sharing and learning: Receive up-to-date information on the latest policy, enforcement innovations, and cutting-edge research to inform your strategy for the year ahead.
Strategic alignment: Ensure your local priorities are aligned with Keep Britain Tidy's national strategy, maximising the impact of your campaigns and resource allocation.
2026 agenda highlights
We're pleased to announce a dynamic line-up of speakers and workshops focused on the most critical issues facing the sector:
Keynote: Kim Leadbeater MP MBE, joined by representatives from Keep Britain Tidy, Kirklees Council, and partners, discuss ‘Litter Pact’—a first-of-its-kind, year-long town scale partnership dedicated to tackling litter and improving resident perceptions in the Yorkshire town of Heckmondwike.
DRS and EPR update: Get the latest vital updates on the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) from representatives of the UK Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) and Pack UK.
Workshops
Throughout the day, dive deeper into practical sessions, including a closer look at what makes a successful town and city partnership, our latest fly-tipping strategy, plus a critical legal update from environmental specialists Watts Legal.
Celebrate excellence at our Network Awards
The Conference culminates in the prestigious Keep Britain Tidy Network Awards ceremony in the evening. This is the opportunity for local authorities and their partners to showcase and celebrate their groundbreaking work and achievements in creating cleaner, greener communities across England.
Secure your place
Conference day rates start at £150 + VAT.
Become a Network Member
Network membership starts at £1,045 + VAT and includes one free conference place as well as unlimited free award entries. Membership is the most cost-effective way to access our support and resources.
To book your conference place, or for more information about Network membership, enquire below.
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities
Do you represent a business offering solutions, products, or services related to litter management, public space improvements, waste infrastructure, or environmental enforcement?
Sponsoring or exhibiting at the Keep Britain Tidy Network Conference is your direct route to reaching a captive audience of local authorities, land managers and other professionals responsible for litter, waste and public spaces.
Position your brand as a leader and collaborator in the environmental sector. Enquire about our tailored packages today!
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