This year’s Heart of the Community conference takes place on 17th October at Church House in Westminster between 12pm and 4pm. Attendance is free for retailers and other ACS members, click here to book your place. 

The event will bring together retailers from across the country with industry experts and Government Ministers. High Streets Minister Jake Berry MP will address retailers on the key issues affecting the convenience sector and the Government’s plans to help small businesses and high streets.

Heart of the Community will be followed by an exclusive reception which will take place on the House of Commons Terrace from 4-6pm. Places at the reception are limited, please email Steve Dowling at [email protected] to confirm your attendance.

Retailers will be able to meet their MPs at the reception and discuss local and national issues that their business is facing. This reception will celebrate the role that convenience stores play in their local communities and provide retailers a chance to network with other retailers and conference delegates.