LLC 2026
Celebrated 30 years of connecting Local Land Charges professionals.
Over two days, 141 local authority practitioners joined us virtually for LLC2026, with 23 speakers sharing insights from across the home buying and selling market.
While the topics covered were diverse, several common themes emerged throughout the event, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges facing the sector as it prepares for the future.
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Key Themes from LLC2026
From the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government much anticipated reform ‘Roadmap’ to HM Land Registry’s future property data pilot recommendations, Government is pushing forward the home buying and selling agenda. The launch of Next Gen NLIS in March 2027 positions it firmly within this momentum, providing trusted digital infrastructure.
Authoritative data is the lynchpin for growth and innovation, but who is ensuring local authorities can maintain it for the long term? Juliet Whitworth from the Local Government Association summed this up brilliantly: “we hear a lot about FAIR data, but it needs an ‘S’ on the end for sustainability!”
The rigid format of the CON29 pdf is slowly being phased out. In its place is a need from the market for specific data items at different stages in the home buying and selling process. Next Gen NLIS will enable local authorities to market a range of new data products from March 2027.
‘Data must be trusted, that is its most important attribute.‘ This is a phrase we heard again and again. Becky Giubarelli from the Local Land Charges Institute described data as local authorities’ ‘crown jewels’. With trust comes the accuracy and precision the consumer relies on when they move home.
WHAT ATTENDEES SAID
LLC2026 FEEDBACK
Thank you for organising this training and development event online again. It keeps our knowledge and training up to date.
- Rugby Borough Council
I thought the event was very well organised and carried out. The speakers were very interesting and offered me significant new insights. I have been away from LLC matters for a short whiles, so this felt like a chance to reacquaint myself with the profession properly.
- London Borough of Hounslow
All topics were enjoyable, especially the role of the Mining Remediation Authority in planning decision (evolution of coal mining etc), Highways Boundaries, Bio-diversity Net Gain & Conservation Covenants and Role of authoritative data in enabling the property sector(great panel discussions/views between all).
- PETERBOROUGH COUNCIL
The quiz at the end was a very good idea and I remembered a lot. Thank you
- Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council
Thank you for hosting a great Training and Development event!
- BCP Council
Well done, I enjoyed the event.
- Gravesham Borough Council
I found all the speakers relevant and informative.
- South Kesteven council
2026 PROGRAMME
09:20
WELCOME
Introduction from Land Data and LLCI
Welcome to LLC2026
Fiona Barron, Land Data
Rebecca Giubarelli, LLCI
09:30
OPENING SPEAKER
An overview of the Government’s proposed reforms to the home buying and selling process
Tom will give a bird’s eye view of the Government’s proposed reforms to the home buying and selling process, as set out in two consultations at the end of 2025.
Tom Treadwell, MHCLG
09:50
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Next Gen NLIS - Building the future of trusted property search data
This session will explore how Next Gen NLIS is gearing up to launch in March 2027, and what this means for Official Searches, local land charges practitioners, and the wider home buying and selling market.
Land Data CEO Fiona Barron and technical lead Chris Lees will outline the platform’s strategic role, its user benefits and the small changes LAs need to make ahead of switchover.
Fiona Barron, Land Data
Chris Lees, Data Clan
10:50
AWARD
Best Performing NLIS LLC Departments
- Level 2 & Level 3
This award category recognises the best performing Local Land Charges Department operating at NLIS level 2 and level 3, between October 1st 2025 - September 30th 2025. Judges use NLIS Hub data to determine electronic turnaround times, the level of overdue searches, search accuracy and volumes.
Supported by NLIS
10:55
AWARD
The Unsung Hero
This award is voted for by the NLIS Hub helpdesk team. The team nominates an individual or a team within a Local Land Charges department that they feel consistently makes an extra effort to work with them to make the search process as seamless as possible.
Supported by NLIS
BREAK - 30 MINUTES
11.30
TRAINING
Community Infrastructure Levy
Discover everything you really need to know about the Community Infrastructure Levy and how it impacts LLC1 and CON29 searches.
This session will guide you step‑by‑step through the essentials, from what CIL actually is, to how to recognise when it applies, and how to record it correctly.
Shirley Crook, Land Data
12.10
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Integrating the UPRN into local authority systems
This session will explore the powerful impacts of full integration of the UPRN into local authority systems and the efficiencies it can bring. Nick will review UPRN integration at a national and local level, outline the common barriers to adoption and how they have been overcome. He will explain the role of the UPRN in Next Gen NLIS and its potential to deliver further efficiencies in the future.
Nick Chapallaz, GeoPlace
12:50
AWARD
Best Performing Migrated LA
This award, supported by HM Land Registry, is for Local Authorities who have already migrated their local land charges register. It celebrates outstanding management of the register and good communication with HM Land Registry, helping property buyers to achieve the best outcomes.
Presented by HMLR
LUNCH - 45 MINUTES
13:40
TRAINING
Bio-diversity Net Gain & Conservation covenants
Alexa will delve into this fascinating area, exploring the legislative context, enforcement of non-compliance, time limits for covenants, planning applications and much more.
Alexa Culver, RSK Wilding
14.10
MARKET UPDATE
Conveyancing market update & Landmark’s role in Next Gen NLIS
This dual session will firstly look at how Landmark’s role will change following the switchover to Next Gen NLIS, and how it will deliver independent payment facilities and helpdesk services.
Nick will then give his popular conveyancing market update, taking a bird’s eye view of the changing home buying and selling market.
Nick Dyoss, NLIS
15:00
TRAINING
Building Safety Levy Update
Fiona Barron will describe the work underway to evolve Land Data and NLIS for the future, including a market engagement project to understand the needs of groups within the searches market and how they think it could be improved.
Richard Bateman, LLCI on behalf of MHCLG
15:10
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
A conveyancer’s view on proposed reforms to the home buying and selling process.
Upfront property information is being championed by many in the home buying and selling space. The more information about a property which is accessible to potential buyers, the better, more informed choices they can make, leading to fewer fall-throughs. National Trading Standards Material Information initiative is live, but there is much more data which could be made available.
In this lively session our panellists will delve into the benefits and use cases for Upfront Information as well as its drawbacks and the barriers standing in its way.
Sarah Dwight, Sarah Dwight Solicitor
Co-Chairs of the Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee
15:40
AWARD
Local Authority Searches Team of the Year
This Award is sponsored by the LLCI and celebrates the hard work and achievements of Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales. Teamwork is central to this award - we want to understand how you've worked collaboratively to overcome a challenge, become more efficient, and delivered excellent customer service. The award is open to all Local Authorities: unitary, district, county, migrated to HM Land Registry or not.
Supported by the Local Land Charges Institute
15:45
AWARD
Best Performing Searches Team Member
Outstanding members of staff are celebrated with this award. It recognises those who have gone above and beyond expectations, demonstrably impacting the efficiency of the team, and positively impacting its culture. Each individual on the shortlist has been nominated by a colleague or manager.
Supported by Searchflow
10:10
AWARDS
Best Performing NLIS LLC Departments
- Level 2 & Level 3
This award category recognises the best performing Local Land Charges Department operating at NLIS level 2 and level 3, between October 1st 2023 - September 30th 2024. Judges use NLIS Hub data to determine electronic turnaround times, the level of overdue searches, search accuracy and volumes.
The Unsung Hero
This award is voted for by the NLIS Hub helpdesk team. The team nominates an individual or a team within a Local Land Charges department that they feel consistently makes an extra effort to work with them to make the search process as seamless as possible.
Highly Commended and Winners to be announced
15:55
Closing remarks
Upfront property information is being championed by many in the home buying and selling space. The more information about a property which is accessible to potential buyers, the better, more informed choices they can make, leading to fewer fall-throughs. National Trading Standards Material Information initiative is live, but there is much more data which could be made available.
In this lively session our panellists will delve into the benefits and use cases for Upfront Information as well as its drawbacks and the barriers standing in its way.
Fiona Barron, Land Data
Rebecca Giubarelli, LLCI
BREAK
09:20
WELCOME
Introduction from Land Data and LLCI
Welcome to LLC2025
Fiona Barron,
Land Data
09:30
SESSION
Update from the Home Buying and Selling team, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
This session will look at how the teams at MHCLG are working to deliver the Government’s home buying and selling ambitions, including the realisation of Upfront Information, greater digitisation and data standards.
Best Performing NLIS LLC Departments
- Level 2 & Level 3
This award category recognises the best performing Local Land Charges Department operating at NLIS level 2 and level 3, between October 1st 2023 - September 30th 2024. Judges use NLIS Hub data to determine electronic turnaround times, the level of overdue searches, search accuracy and volumes.
Supported by NLIS
The Unsung Hero
This award is voted for by the NLIS Hub helpdesk team. The team nominates an individual or a team within a Local Land Charges department that they feel consistently makes an extra effort to work with them to make the search process as seamless as possible.
10.30
SESSION
Life after transfer to the HMLR Register
Elaine will discuss the role of the County Council in preparing for and transitioning to HM Land Registry’s central register, including planning and highways. She will explore the lessons learnt so far and protecting a service once it’s ‘gone live’.
BREAK
11.15
SESSION
Progress, developments and efficiencies: Local Land Charges Programme & Digital Planning Programme
In this session Nick Boddington and Eloise Maguire will explore how the LLC programme and MHCLG's Digital Planning Programme are working together with local authorities to digitise land and property data - increasing efficiency, reducing duplication and laying the foundations for data sharing. Nick Boddington will also report on the current progress of HM Land Registry's Local Land Changes Programme.
Best Performing Migrated LA
This award, supported by HM Land Registry, is for Local Authorities who have already migrated their Local Land Charges register. It celebrates outstanding management of the register and good communication with HM Land Registry, helping property buyers to achieve the best outcomes.
10:10
AWARDS
Best Performing NLIS LLC Departments
- Level 2 & Level 3
This award category recognises the best performing Local Land Charges Department operating at NLIS level 2 and level 3, between October 1st 2023 - September 30th 2024. Judges use NLIS Hub data to determine electronic turnaround times, the level of overdue searches, search accuracy and volumes.
The Unsung Hero
This award is voted for by the NLIS Hub helpdesk team. The team nominates an individual or a team within a Local Land Charges department that they feel consistently makes an extra effort to work with them to make the search process as seamless as possible.
Highly Commended and Winners to be announced
11.50
SESSION
Evolving Land Data and NLIS
Fiona Barron will describe the work underway to evolve Land Data and NLIS for the future, including a market engagement project to understand the needs of groups within the searches market and how they think it could be improved.
12.20
SESSION
Mining Remediation Authority - Building A Better Future
This presentation will cover all things mining! It will explore the role, remit and vision of the newly renamed Mining Remediation Authority. It will also look at how the organisation is developing its customer offering through innovate new techniques and how its responding to the industry’s goal of greater Upfront Information.
BREAK
13:05
PANEL DISCUSSION
What does Upfront Information mean?
Upfront property information is being championed by many in the home buying and selling space. The more information about a property which is accessible to potential buyers, the better, more informed choices they can make, leading to fewer fall-throughs. National Trading Standards Material Information initiative is live, but there is much more data which could be made available.
In this lively session our panellists will delve into the benefits and use cases for Upfront Information as well as its drawbacks and the barriers standing in its way.
Local Authority Searches Team of the Year
This award, supported by HM Land Registry, is for Local Authorities who have already migrated their Local Land Charges register. It celebrates outstanding management of the register and good communication with HM Land Registry, helping property buyers to achieve the best outcomes.
Best Performing Searches Team Member
Outstanding members of staff are celebrated with this award. It recognises those who have gone above and beyond expectations, demonstrably impacting the efficiency of the team, and positively impacting its culture. Each individual on the shortlist has been nominated by a colleague or manager.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Connecting Local Land Charges professionals
To celebrate 30 years, LLC2026 will feature an expanded programme, with an extra hour added to each day for deeper discussion and learning.
LLC2026 is the only opportunity for Local Authority LLC professionals in England and Wales to convene and learn as a community. This well-regarded event is a highlight in the calendar for Local Authorities, enabling them to learn, share best practice and hear from a wide range of influential speakers. It's also a lot of fun!
Our 2025 Wrap-Up Video
