LGcomms West Midlands & Staffordshire regional network meeting

Join LGcomms in Coventry on 16 April to tackle the big comms issues of the day (in-person event)

We don’t have to tell you how challenging and demanding it is to be in local government communications right now.

It’s rarely been more complex, fast-changing and uncertain.

Which is why we are offering the chance to take a brief step away and to share, in a safe space, thoughts, experiences and advice with other comms professionals in the West Midlands.

As we move into the pre-May election period, our big theme will be how we can manage strategic comms in an uncertain political world and ensure that whatever the outcome of the elections we are best-placed to help our councils navigate some tricky waters.

We also want to share case studies and advice on some of our residents’ day-to-day concerns, including how we can tackle the growing problem of waste crime.

1. Chair’s welcome 13.10 10 mins.
introduction and background Jayne Surman, Warwickshire CC

2. When your council’s administration changes, what happens next 13.20 55 mins
Matt Nicholls (Local Government Association)
Becky Hutson (West Northants)
Sarah James (Staffordshire CC)

3. The behaviour change of waste – from recycling to dealing with waste crime 14.15 45 mins
Dominic Ridley-Moy (Behaviour Change Network)
John Paul Danon (Councils Advertising Network)

4. Open session: discussion on other current issues 15.00. 40 mins
Carl Holloway (Coventry)

5. Reflections and next steps 15.40 15mins
Jayne Surman/ all

If you or your team members would like to attend, please contact hello@lgcomms.org.uk.

The session is free for LGcomms members. If you want to become a member go to: https://lgcomms.org.uk/membership/

Please note spaces are limited to two per organisation due to room capacity.