09/06/2026
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Local Government Environmental Health Conference – Draft Agenda
Date: 16 June 2026
Venue capacity: 88 attendees
Audience: Local Government Environmental Health professionals, EH Leads, CIEH, and future EH professionals
Proposed Theme
Environmental Health: Protecting Communities, Shaping Futures
This theme highlights the vital role Environmental Health plays in safeguarding public health, shaping places, and supporting thriving communities, while also placing a clear emphasis on the future of the profession. It is designed to resonate with experienced practitioners and leaders, while inspiring early-career and pre-career attendees to consider Environmental Health as a rewarding and impactful career in local government.
Objectives of the Day
Provide a shared understanding of the current Environmental Health landscape in Norfolk.
Celebrate the value, impact and diversity of the Environmental Health profession.
Discuss impact of recent or upcoming changes in legislation and councils’ response tothem.
Facilitate meaningful discussion between EH professionals, EH Leads and CIEH.
Raise awareness of Environmental Health as a career and profession for future talent.
Identify opportunities to strengthen the future EH workforce in Norfolk.
Draft Agenda
09:00 – 09:30Arrival, Registration (table registration) and Networking.
09:30 – 09:40Welcome and Opening Address – Trevor [SNBDC, MD](CONFIRMED)
09:40 – 10:20Keynote: The Value and Reach of Environmental Health – CIEH(CONFIRMED)
10:20 – 10:45Round Table Session: Environmental Health in Norfolk – Today’s Reality & Building the Environmental Health Workforce of the Future.(CONFIRMED)
10:45 – 11:05Feedback and Reflections & Supporting the Next Generation of EH Professionals
11:05 – 11:15 Apprenticeships Norfolk
11:15 – 11:35Comfort break
11:35 – 12:00 University of Suffolk – BSc (Hons) Environmental Health Apprenticeship (CONFIRMED)
12:00 – 12:30Apprentice session – thoughts on future – Jess hosted panel session
(BDC / SNC Apprentices - Chris Bunting, Alana Martin, Laura Johnson, Laura Kempe) (CONFIRMED)
12:30 – 13:00Session 2 - Food Safety /FSA update – Gemma Tilley(CONFIRMED)
13:00 – 13:45Lunch and Informal Networking
13:45 – 14:15Renters Rights Act Readiness: Transforming Private Sector Housing in Norwich Lindsey Brunt (PSH & HMO Enforcement Manager), Emmanuel Sheenan-Flick (Tenancy Relations Officer) & Rowan Jordan (Management Graduate). (CONFIRMED)
14:15 – 14:45‘Tackling Criminality, Protecting Tenants: The Durham Selective Licensing Approach’ - Victoria Hall, Durham County Council Private Sector Housing Manager (CONFIRMED)
14:45 – 15:15Teresa Radcliffe, Counter Terrorism Policing East - Counter Terrorism / Local Approach (CONFIRMED)
15:15 – 15:45Panel session – reflection of day / actions for future – Kate Blakemore (CONFIRMED)
15:45 – 16:00Closing Remarks
Future events ideas
Round Table Session – Purpose and Focus
Environmental Health in Norfolk – Today’s Reality & Building the Environmental Health Workforce of the Future
This session will bring together EH professionals, EH Leads, CIEH representatives and early-career attendees in mixed groups. Discussions will focus on current practice, shared challenges, and areas of pride within Environmental Health services across Norfolk.
Explore how Norfolk can attract, develop and retain Environmental Health professionals. Discussions will focus on early-career experiences, training routes, professional support, and collaborative approaches to workforce sustainability.
Intended Outcomes
A shared regional understanding of the current and future Environmental Health landscape.
Stronger relationships between councils, EH Leads and CIEH.
Increased awareness of Environmental Health as a career option among future professionals.
Clear next steps to support the future Environmental Health workforce in Norfolk.
CIEH in breakout room with Apprentice EHOs – Timing TBC
Join us in person to explore how we can protect communities and shape a healthier future together!
