Local Election Campaign Academy 2026

14th - 15th November at the Oulton Hall, Leeds

PROGRAMME


Please note: The programme of events is provisional and subject to change. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

Attendees will be able to book one-to-one advice sessions with those people who are leading the 'How To Beat' workshops. Details will be distributed in due course.

Saturday 14th November

10.15am Registration
10.50am Welcome
11.00am - 11.30am Opening Speech: Welcome to LECA
11.30am - 12.00pm CCHQ - Giving You The Right Tools
12.00pm - 12:15pm Welcome to Yorkshire
12.45pm Lunch
1.45pm - 2.30pm Sessions
  • Winning the Ground Campaign: Building a Ward Campaign Plan
  • Conservative Messaging for 2027
  • Using AI for Modern Campaigning - Beginners
  • Social Media for Local Election Campaigns
Above sessions repeated at 2.35pm - 3.20pm
3.20pm Tea and Coffee
3.40pm - 4.20pm Sessions
  • Producing Winning Local Election Literature
  • Recruiting and Retaining Campaign Volunteers
  • Polling Day Operations and Get-Out-The-Vote
  • Using AI for Modern Campaigning - Advanced
Above sessions repeated at 4.25pm - 5.05pm
5.10pm - 5.45pm Panel: How Conservatives Win Back Local Trust Before 2027
7.15pm Drinks Reception
7.45pm LECA Dinner


Sunday 15th November

9.45am Conservative Councils in an Age of Reform UK
10.15am - 11.00am Sessions
  • Local Issues That Win Elections
  • Fundraising for Local Campaigns
  • Candidate Development, Media and Public Speaking Skills
  • Effective Doorstep Conversations and Canvassing Skills
Above sessions repeated at 11.05am -11.45am
11.45am Tea and Coffee
12.00pm - 12.40pm Sessions
  • Councillor Casework: Turning Problems into Campaign Success
  • Election Agent Masterclass
  • Building a Strong Association and Activist Network
  • Community Campaigning and Year-Round Engagement
Above sessions repeated at 12.40pm - 1.20pm
1.20pm Closing words
1.30pm Lunch