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3 weeks to go until the 24th LGC Summit, THE event for council chief executives and their senior officers. https://lnkd.in/e4r_DWD We are thrilled to be taking the event to Leeds on 13 and 14 November, where this invitation-only event will feature inspiring keynotes, insightful panel discussions and interactive sessions across two days, with a networking drinks reception and dinner and at the end of day one. **Places are complimentary for council chief executives and their direct reports.** The LGC Summit is a unique opportunity to for council leaders to connect, reflect, collaborate and deliberate on where we are today and what the future holds for local government. Expert speakers include: - Alison Griffin, chief executive officer, London Councils - Abdool Kara, executive director, UK National Audit Office - Sarah Norman, executive director, Barnsley Council - Sheila Oxtoby, chief executive, Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Martin Reeves, chief executive, Oxfordshire County Council - JP Spencer, director of devolution policy, Labour Together - Helen Bailey, chief executive, London Borough of Sutton - Nadira Hussain, CEO, Socitm - Pam Smith, chief executive and Solace spokesperson on housing, planning and infrastructure, Newcastle City Council - Trevor Holden, managing director, Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council View the latest programme and expert speaker line-up here https://lnkd.in/e2THfE86 Taking place under the *Chatham House Rule*, the Summit provides a safe and collaborative space for local government leaders to get together, debate key issues and share innovative thinking around tackling those challenges. **Places are complimentary for council chief executives and their direct reports.** To apply for your place please complete the short form here https://bit.ly/3yZPNyf #Localgov #Councilchiefexecutives #SOLACE #Housing #Regeneration #LGA #Localgovernment #Healthandsocialcare #Childrenservices #Localgovernmentchronicle #LGC #LGIU #Councils #Childrensservices #ADCS #Socialcare #Socialequality #Healthandsocialcare #Diversityandinclusion #Construction #Socialhousing #Publichealth #Innovation #Digitalcouncils #Place #Placemaking #Futureplaces #ADPH #Communities #Waste #Recycling #Townplanning #Architecture #Climateaction #Netzero #Environmentalservices #Housing #Partnerships #PPP #NetZeroCarbon #Streetcleaning #Diversity #Inclusion #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicSupport #Finance #Localgovernmentfinance #CIPFA #Affordablehousing #Innovation #Housingdesign #Transformation #ERP #EPM #Towncentredesign #Socialwork #Localtransport #Infrastructure #Regeneration #Finance #DCN #CCN --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local Government Association, Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association , County Councils Network, District Councils' Network, East Midlands Councils, London Councils, Sarah Calkin

***Diary note for the Local Government Association conference *** Join Local Government Chronicle and Hitachi Solutions Europe as we launch the findings of our exclusive research into local authorities’ digital ambitions. Find us at the Hitachi Solutions stand to discuss the findings and share your experience in conversation with LGC editor Sarah Calkin and Hitachi Solutions strategic director and Tech UK chair Sharna Quirke 🕓 Tuesday 4pm and 🕞 Wednesday 3.30pm

Like hundreds of councillors, local government officers and friends of the sector LGC is heading to Harrogate this week for the Local Government Association’s annual conference. Here’s how you can find us: 🗺️ Grab your free copy of the LGC Council Control Map 2024 from the Hitachi Solutions stand. 🖱️ Join LGC and Hitachi Solutions Europe as we launch the findings of our exclusive research into local authorities’ digital ambitions. Find us at the Hitachi Solutions 🕓 Tuesday 4pm and 🕞 Wednesday 3.30pm 🤝 Hear from LGC editor Sarah Calkin along with Helen Ball of Shrewsbury Town Council, Fiona Howie of the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) at the National Association of Local Councils' fringe event on 23 October between 17.15 and 18.15 in Queen’s Suite 2. Drinks and nibbles will be provided. 👋 Say ‘Hi’ to the news team who will be out in force covering the debate and discussion at the many fringe events - Kirsty Weakley Caitlin Webb Kwame Boakye 🗞️ Visit lgcplus.com for all the latest coverage.  

Who is going to walk away with the Community Involvement award at the 2025 LGC Awards? Many councils are seeking to establish a new relationship with local people and local communities. Community involvement and engagement is increasingly important as a way of shaping council thinking, co-designing services and responding to continuing resource pressures. It may also involve direct community involvement in service delivery. The 'LGC Community Involvement award' is intended to showcase the whole range of community involvement. View the criteria for entering here https://lnkd.in/eJXiZi7i **Enter with just 1,000 words telling us why you should be a winner** <<This is YOUR OPPORTUNITY to shine a light on your council's achievemements - DON'T MISS OUT!>> Register today in seconds (using the link below) and submit your entry by 13 DECEMBER https://bit.ly/4dXSdvs There are 21 other exciting categories to enter too! https://lnkd.in/eJXiZi7i GET IN TOUCH!!!!, and we will help you with what will hopefully be an award winning entry. Call Kieran McDougall today on 020 3953 2019, email him at Kieran.McDougall@emap.com or book a place in his calendar for a quick chat here https://lnkd.in/etDfHqXZ ****You CAN be part of the BIGGEST celebration of excellence in local government**** We look forward to receiving your entries. LGC Awards team #Localgov #LGA #Localgovernment #Councilchiefexecutives #Healthandsocialcare #Childrenservices #Localgovernmentchronicle #LGC #LGIU #Councils #Childrensservices #ADCS #Socialcare #Socialequality #Healthandsocialcare #Diversityandinclusion #Construction #Socialhousing #Publichealth #Innovation #Digitalcouncils #Place #Placemaking #Futureplaces #ADPH #Communities #Waste #Recycling #Townplanning #Architecture #Climateaction #Netzero #Environmentalservices #Housing #Partnerships #PPP #NetZeroCarbon #Streetcleaning #Diversity #Inclusion #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicSupport #Finance #Localgovernmentfinance #CIPFA #Affordablehousing #Innovation #Housingdesign #Transformation #ERP #EPM #Towncentredesign #Socialwork #Localtransport #Infrastructure #Regeneration #Finance #DCN #CCN #Teamwork #TeamoftheYear #Thebiggestawardsforlocalgovernment #Norse #NorseGroup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local Government Association, Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association , County Councils Network, District Councils' Network, East Midlands Councils, London Councils, Norse Group

Who will win the LGC Net Zero award at the 2025 LGC Awards? Councils are uniquely placed to effect change in response to the climate crisis and many are leading the way on the road to net zero. This award is intended to mark excellence in any aspect of a council’s work in addressing the carbon footprint of the council, its services and its broader local area. View the criteria for entering here https://lnkd.in/eJXiZi7i **Enter with just 1,000 words telling us why you should be a winner" <<This is YOUR OPPORTUNITY to shine a light on your council's achievemements - DON'T MISS OUT!>> Register using the link below in seconds and submit your entry by 13 December. https://lnkd.in/eGd8TVxV There are 21 other exciting categories to enter too! https://lnkd.in/eGd8TVxV GET IN TOUCH!!!!, and we will help you with what will hopefully be an award winning entry. Call Kieran McDougall today on 020 3953 2019, email him at Kieran.McDougall@emap.com or book a place in his calendar for a quick chat here https://lnkd.in/etDfHqXZ ****You CAN be part of the BIGGEST celebration of excellence in local government**** We look forward to receiving your entries. LGC Awards team #Localgov #LGA #Climateaction #Climate #Waste #Recycling #Infrastructure #NetZero #NetZeroGoals #Sustainability #Greencouncils #Climateagenda #Waste #Energy #Greenerenergy #Greenenergy #Greenenergysolutions #Cleanenergy #Emmissions #Lowcarbon #Decarbonisation #Transportplanning #Energysaving #Jointheconversation #ClimateChange #innovation #home #contractor #energyefficienthomes #co #carbonemissions #newconstruction #windenergy #green #savetheplanet #homebuilding #solar #technology #windturbine #greenjobs #justtransition #cleanenvironment #design #nature #zerocarbon #airtightness #customhomes #carbon #solarpower #sustainabledesign #cleanpower #zerowaste #customhome #highperformancehomes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local Government Association, Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association , Climate Emergency UK CIC, Energy Systems Catapult, County Councils Network, District Councils' Network. East Midlands Councils, London Councils, Believ

What else will be going on besides the awards' presentations? On 5 November in Liverpool, we’ll have a content-packed morning featuring a panel discussion, keynote speakers, and the live judging of four categories. After a sit-down lunch, we’ll announce the winners of all 12 categories and celebrate the best in workforce innovation. Don’t miss out - you can be there! Within the programme you’ll hear keynote speakers and panel sessions debating the hot topics in workforce. Hear from our opening keynote speaker, Jacqui McKinlay, chief operating officer, Liverpool City Council on 'Driving progress - How workforce and culture change propelled Liverpool's improvement journey' Also, you can be there for our panel discussion: 'Key workforce management challenges for 2024-25' Panellists: Polly Cziok, executive director of innovation & change, Merton London Borough Council Joy Hume, head of equality, diversity and inclusion, Waltham Forest Council Rob Polkinghorne, chief executive, Cheshire East Council To finish off, you can hear from our keynote speaker, Kath O'Dwyer, chief executive, St Helens Council on 'Building a more inclusive and connected workforce.' View the latest exciting programme here https://lnkd.in/e9RUx6zt For further information or to book your place please call Hannah K. on 020 3953 2117, email her at Hannah.Kaur@emap.com or book some time in her calendar for a chat here https://lnkd.in/eZQs9nMz We look forward to seeing you there! The LGC Workforce team Sponsored by Indeed Supported by PPMA - Public Services People Managers Association #Localgov #Localgovernment #LGA #PPMA #Localgovworkforce #Localgovernmentworkforce #Workforce #Innovation #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #LGCWorkforce #LGC #Localgovernmentchronicle #Councils #Councilworkforce #Countycouncils #Districtcouncils #Smartworking #Employeeretention #Recruitment #Publicsector #Publicsectorrecruitment #LGIU #SOLACE #SOCITM #Workforceretention #Indeed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Local Government Association, Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association , County Councils Network, District Councils' Network, London Councils, East Midlands Councils, Sarah Calkin

On 25 September, LGC, in partnership with Autodesk, held a best practice webinar exploring how digital twins can help councils make better data-driven decisions about their place. Register in seconds using the link below to watch on-demand for FREE! https://bit.ly/47ThS79 A ‘digital twin’ is a detailed virtual model of a place that is kept up to date with real-time information. It gives councils and their partners a safe way to test how proposed changes will affect the real world, enabling better decision making on everything from regeneration and traffic management to air quality and net zero measures. The webinar covered different types of digital twins, the benefits of having a digital twin - including enhacing place-based decision making, the foundations that need to be in place to create a digital twin, how to make a business case for a digital twin, and responses to questions from viewers. Speakers were: - John Ahmet Erkoyuncu, School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing, Cranfield University - Lee-Roy de Jongh, Technical Lead, Public Sector, UK and Ireland, Autodesk - Melissa Zanocco OBE, Co-Chair, Accenture The webinar took place on September 25, 2024 | 11am - 12pm **Register here https://bit.ly/47ThS79 in seconds to watch on-demand for FREE!** #Localgov #LGA #WelshLGA #CCN #DCN #EastMidlandsCouncils #LondonCouncils #DigitalCouncils #Regeneration #Digitaltwins #Trafficmanagement #Autodesk #Placemaking #Airquality #NetZero #Place --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local Government Association, Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association , County Councils Network, District Councils' Network, East Midlands Councils, London Councils

Who will be walking away with the Public Health award at the LGC Awards 2025? Local government’s role in public health presents a major opportunity for councils and their partners to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of their local communities. The impact of social determinants of health on health inequalities was tragically highlighted during the pandemic but the development of integrated care systems with their stated focus on population health could present an opportunity for more wide ranging action. Entries are likely to focus on the development of evidence-based solutions to reduce health inequalities, the impact of the work in question such as better health and wellbeing, and (potentially) how the totality of the council’s work is helping to achieve the objectives in question. This award is intended to recognise the councils that are making the most of their role in public health. View the complete criteria for entering here https://lnkd.in/eJXiZi7i **Enter with just 1,000 words telling us why you should be a winner** Register here https://lnkd.in/ehakhy_s in just a few seconds and submit your entry by 13 December. Don't miss out on the opportunity to shine a light on you and your team's achievements! View the complete list of exciting categories here https://lnkd.in/eJXiZi7i If you need any help in submitting a winning entry then please call Kieran McDougall on 020 3953 2019, email him at Kieran.McDougall@emap.com or book a slot in his calendar for a quick chat here https://lnkd.in/etDfHqXZ We look forward to receiving your entries. The LGC Awards team #Localgov #LGA #Localgovernment #Councilchiefexecutives #Healthandsocialcare #Childrenservices #Localgovernmentchronicle #LGC #LGIU #Councils #Childrensservices #ADCS #Socialcare #Socialequality #Healthandsocialcare #Diversityandinclusion #Construction #Socialhousing #Publichealth #Innovation #Digitalcouncils #Place #Placemaking #Futureplaces #ADPH #Communities #Waste #Recycling #Townplanning #Architecture #Climateaction #Netzero #Environmentalservices #Housing #Partnerships #PPP #NetZeroCarbon #Streetcleaning #Diversity #Inclusion #EconomicDevelopment #EconomicSupport #Finance #Localgovernmentfinance #CIPFA #Affordablehousing #Innovation #Housingdesign #Transformation #ERP #EPM #Towncentredesign #Socialwork #Localtransport #Infrastructure #Regeneration #Finance #DCN #CCN #Teamwork #TeamoftheYear #Thebiggestawardsforlocalgovernment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- County Councils Network, District Councils' Network, The Association Of Directors of Public Health (UK), Local Government Association, Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru | Welsh Local Government Association , London Councils, East Midlands Councils

Updating the law around disabled children's social care is important, but it must come with funding. My Local Government Chronicle Briefing on the Law Commission consultation: https://lnkd.in/emK8RtqB

Sheffield City Council leader Tom Hunt has talked candidly to LGC about what went wrong with their job evaluation scheme and how they are putting it right to ensure fair pay (and reduce the risk of expensive equal pay claims) https://lnkd.in/epNSeKwi