UK100's Director of Advocacy and Engagement, Philip Glanville, is speaking at Devolution, Resources, Resilience, ReLondon's opening event for Circular Economy Week 2026, in central London on Monday 12 October.

Now in its ninth year, Circular Economy Week is London's annual showcase of progress towards a low carbon, resilient and resource-efficient economy. The opening event brings national policymakers together with city and regional leaders to explore how to make circularity work for cities, regions and communities as the government's devolution and local government reform agenda takes shape.

The panel

Philip joins Cllr Tom Ross, Leader of Trafford Council; Rebecca Shrubsole, Director for Circular Economy at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; and Chris Paddock, Director of Economy (Policy and Integration) at West Midlands Combined Authority. Cllr Eloise Waldon-Day, Executive Member for Climate and Council Coordination at Southwark Council, chairs.

They will discuss how greater autonomy for local authorities, cities and regional governments could drive faster, better climate action that brings communities with it, particularly in helping people waste less and reuse, repair, share and recycle more.

The day also hears from Emma Hardy MP, Minister of State at Defra; Emma Pinchbeck, Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee; Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy and Chair of ReLondon; and Jo Rogers, Acting Chief Executive of ReLondon.

Date: Monday 12 October 2026

Time: 11:00–15:00, with lunch and networking between the two sessions

Location: Central London

Request an invitation

This is an invitation-only event and places are limited. To request one, complete ReLondon's invitation form, and ReLondon will be in touch if a place becomes available.

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