Leicestershire, Northants and Rutland county meeting

22 September 2026, 18:00 – 21:00

The Rickyard Restaurant, West Lodge Farm Park, Back Lane, Desborough, Northamptonshire, NN14 2SH

NFU Midlands | Member Event

Join us for the next Leicestershire, Northants and Rutland county meeting on 22 September at 6pm in Desborough.

Who should attend?

Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland NFU members.

Why attend?

This is your opportunity to hear directly from NFU External Affairs Manager, Scott Pepe, who is based in the heart of Westminster. Scott is in constant contact with the political powers that be on NFU members' behalf. Get the inside line on everything the NFU is doing on a national lobbying level.

We will also be joined by Pc Chloe Gillies from Northamptonshire Rural Crime Team.

What will be covered?

The latest projects Scott and his team are working on, up to date developments on key NFU asks and tips on how to lobby MPs and councillors on your farm about your concerns.

Please bring along your questions and join the conversation.

Refreshments

A hog roast will be served after Scott's presentation.

Book your place

Booking is essential for catering purposes. 

Book your place online

Scott Pepe

NFU Head of External Affairs

As head of external affairs in the NFU’s London team, Scott is responsible for delivering the external affairs strategy, building collaborative relationships with key external politicians, civil servants and stakeholders. 

He is also responsible for raising the NFU’s campaigning and lobbying profile in Westminster and is the NFU’s speechwriter.

Scott first joined the NFU in 2017. Before that, he worked in Parliament. He worked for the Deputy Chief Whip before going on to run an MP’s office. He has also been an adviser to Treasury Ministers and HMRC.

Event details
Start Date
22 September 2026 at 18:00
End Date
22 September 2026 at 21:00
Location

The Rickyard Restaurant, West Lodge Farm Park, Back Lane, Desborough, Northamptonshire, NN14 2SH


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