2026 National Energy Service Group Conference

UNISON’s Energy Service Group Executive Committee has agreed to hold an Energy Service Group Conference on Monday 15th June 2026. We have now opened the Online Conference System (OCS) to allow branches to register delegates and submit motions.
15 June 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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UNISON’s Energy Service Group Executive Committee has agreed to hold an Energy Service Group Conference on Monday 15th June 2026, commencing at 10:00am finishing at 5:00pm
 

We have now opened the Online Conferencing System (OCS) to allow branches to register delegates and submit motions in line with the rule-book requirements.


Please note the deadline to submit motions on OCS is 12.00 noon on Friday 13th February.
UNISON’s Energy Service Group Conference takes place over one day. All delegates and visitors may attend all sessions of conference but voting on motions is restricted to delegates only

Delegates should attend all sessions of Conference.
 

The conference bulletin will have further information on motion submission from the SOC and submission deadlines.

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Registration and Enquiries

If you want to attend the conference, please contact your branch who can register you as a delegate or visitor on the Online Conference System (OCS). Once you are registered you will receive an email confirmation from OCS. Deadline for registration is Thursday 19th March 2026 at 12pm.
 

Use the link below to search for your branch details:
Click here for UNISON Branch Finder
 

If you have any queries about the conference, please email [email protected]
 

Travel Arrangements

Please consider the impact on the environment when making your decision on how to travel to Conference. Branches are asked to book all travel arrangements for Conference through Stewart Corporate Travel via email at [email protected] or call 0800 091 4272

Travel can also be booked online using the Steward Travel Online Portal at https://www.gtp-marketplace.com/
 

Please advise Stewart Corporate Travel if your delegates have railcards.
 

Branches are reminded that:

  • Travel costs for Delegates and Sharer 1’s only will be funded from National Office.
  • Travel costs for Visitors and Sharer 2’s must be paid for by the branch. This is in line with Rule D.I.6 on shared delegatesPlease note that a booking fee is applicable – further details from Stewart Corporate Travel.

Conference Travel should be booked by the cheapest possible means.


Driving is discouraged for conference unless delegates are travelling together or as a reasonable adjustment. Total reclaimable will be the cost of standard tickets or cost of car travel – whichever is the lesser.


The 250 mile / upgraded or 1st Class travel rule is not applicable for conference travel
All travel requests (including upgraded or 1st Class Travel) as a reasonable adjustment must be reviewed and authorised by the Head of Conferences.


Branches are responsible for funding their delegates’ and visitors’ attendance at conference.  Subsistence should cover the cost of accommodation, meals, childcare, dependent care, and facilitation.


Reasonable adjustment requests for travel should be made by 12pm Thursday, 21 May 2026
 

Accommodation

Booking accommodation – please book any accommodation required with a reputable provider with a generous cancellation policy.


Please ensure that members have written confirmation of any booked and paid for accommodation.
Branches are encouraged to arrange accommodation through the recommended accommodation Booking Service below. 

Using the Booking Service supports the work of our members in local government and ensures our continuing ability, as a not-for-profit organisation, to secure preferential rates for our conference venues.  

For full details of current availability and for bookings please go to:
Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/UJune26
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01273 292626
 

Timetable

 

 TimeDate
Deadline for Submission of Motions12pmFriday, 13 February 2026
Publication of Preliminary Agenda Friday, 13 March 2026
Deadline for Submission of Delegates12pmThursday, 19 March 2026
Deadline for crèche places12pmThursday, 02 April 2026
Deadline for reasonable adjustment requests for access4pmThursday, 02 April 2026
Deadline for Submission of Amendments5pmFriday, 17 April 2026
Deadline for hard copy opt-in of Conference documents12pmMonday, 4 May 2026
Publication of Final Agenda Friday, 15 May 2026
Deadline for reasonable adjustment requests for travel12pmThursday, 21 May 2026
Deadline for Emergency Motions5pmFriday, 05 June 2026
Deadline for submitting Change of Delegates online on the OCS11.59pm
 
Wednesday, 10 June 2026


 

Personal Pronouns

It is now possible to add your personal pronouns to the online conference system so that they can appear on your credentials.


For information on how to do this, please click here to download/read the “Personal pronouns in OCS – User guide”.
If you require help, please email the conference team, [email protected] or telephone, 0207 121 5123.