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SUMMARY:LGcomms West Midlands & Staffordshire regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join LGcomms in Coventry on 16 April to tackle the big comms issues of the day (in-person event) \nWe don’t have to tell you how challenging and demanding it is to be in local government communications right now.  \nIt’s rarely been more complex\, fast-changing and uncertain. \nWhich 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. \nAs 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.  \nWe 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. \n1.	Chair’s welcome 13.10 10 mins.\nintroduction and background Jayne Surman\, Warwickshire CC	 \n2.	When your council’s administration changes\, what happens next	13.20 55 mins\nMatt Nicholls (Local Government Association)\nBecky Hutson (West  Northants)\nSarah James (Staffordshire CC) \n3.	The behaviour change of waste – from recycling to  dealing with waste crime	14.15 45 mins\nDominic Ridley-Moy (Behaviour Change Network)\nJohn Paul Danon (Councils Advertising Network) \n4.	Open session: discussion on other current issues   15.00. 40 mins\nCarl Holloway (Coventry)	 \n5.	Reflections and next steps  15.40 15mins\nJayne Surman/ all	 \nIf you or your team members would like to attend\, please contact hello@lgcomms.org.uk. \nThe session is free for LGcomms members. If you want to become a member go to: https://lgcomms.org.uk/membership/ \nPlease note spaces are limited to two per organisation due to room capacity.
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-west-midlands-staffordshire-regional-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Coventry City Council office\, One Friargate\, Station Square\, Coventry\, CV1 2GN
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:East Midlands Regional Network Meeting  \nTuesday 31 March 2026 \n10.30am – 1.30pm \nLeicestershire County Council \nBook now by emailing hello@lgcomms.org.uk \nJoin us for the next LGComms East Midlands regional network meeting! \nBuilding on the feedback from previous sessions\, we will be joined by Alan Oram from Alive with Ideas to talk about the practical use of AI in Comms Campaigns. \nWe’d also love to hear real examples from across the region too\, so please do bring along your own case studies of how you’re using AI within your team. \nIf there are any other items or topics you would like to see on the agenda for this session\, please contact Rachael Pengelly – rachael.pengelly@emcouncils.gov.uk\, or Craig Forsyth – Craig.Forsyth@westnorthants.gov.uk. \nFuture Comms Team \nThere will also be a Future Communications session held by LGcommms at the venue in the afternoon. If you are interested in joining\, please visit: Future Comms Team Pilot Programme Expression of Interest Survey and select East Midlands.
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-east-midlands-regional-network-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Leicestershire County Council\, County Hall\, Leicester Rd\, Glenfield\, Leicester\, LE3 8RA
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms Yorkshire & the Humber regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to be able to invite you to the first of second LGcomms Yorkshire and Humber regional network meetings. \nDate: 24th February 2026 \nVenue: Committee Room 3\, Sheffield Town Hall\, Pinstone St\, Sheffield City Centre\, Sheffield S1 2HH \nOur regional networks bring together communications professionals from across local government and the wider public sector to share insight\, ideas and experience. They offer a chance to discuss current priorities and challenges and hear from national and regional partners. \nThe running time of the session is 12.00 pm to 5.00 pm\, and refreshments will be provided. \nAgenda so far: \n‘Feeding the trolls’ countering mis- and dis-information on social – Lou Gibson and Eddie Coates-Madden\nDealing with abuse on social media – Elina Luty and Lou Gibson\nAlternatives to X in community engagement\, WhatsApp and Facebook community groups – Lou Gibson\nTeam structures – all\nThe session is free for LGcomms members. If you or your team members would like to attend\, please book here or contact hello@lgcomms.org.uk please note spaces are limited due to room capacity.
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-yorkshire-the-humber-regional-network-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Sheffield Town Hall\, Pinstone St\, Sheffield\, S1 2HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms West Midlands Regional network webinar
DESCRIPTION:DATE: FEB 11\, 2026 \nTIME: 3 P.M – 4.30 P.M \nAgenda: \n\n\n\n  \n1.       Welcome  \n  \n \n  \nAndrew Hadfield-Ames\, Vice Chair\, LGcomms.\n  \n3.00pm \n5 mins\n\n\n  \n2.       Community Cohesion – the Essex experience\n  \nAndy Allsopp\, Head of Profession Communications and Marketing at Essex County Council\n  \n3.05pm \n45 mins \n \n\n\n  \n3.       Discussion: Current issues\, learning\, questions for communications pros. in the West Mids.\n  \nCarl Holloway\, Director\, Policy and Communications\, Coventry City Council\n  \n3.50pm \n30 mins \n \n\n\n  \n4.       Summary and next steps\n  \nAndrew Hadfield-Ames\n  \n4.20pm \n10 mins\n\n\nCLOSE\n \n \n\n\n\n  \nOur new regional network for the West Midlands launches in February with a timely webinar looking at the communications implications of the continuing challenges to community cohesion. \nAndy Allsopp\, Head of Profession Communications and Marketing at Essex County Council\, will take us through a powerful case study of his council’s and partners’ experiences of a series of protests and counter-protests linked in part to the housing of asylum seekers. \nThis session will be the first of a series of events offering a valuable opportunity to connect with West Midlands’ colleagues\, share learning\, discuss emerging challenges and explore how we can strengthen public engagement and communications practice. \n  \nThe webinar will run between 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. on Wednesday\, 11 February 2026 and is FREE to LGcomms members. \nTo book your place – or places for your team – click here or email hello@lgcomms.org.uk \nThe webinar will also give us an opportunity to look ahead at the key issues for 2026\, so if you wish to suggest a topic please email our associate Paul Masterman at paul.masterman@blueyonder.co.uk
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-west-midlands-regional-network-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Free to LGcomms members \nTuesday 2 December 2025 \n3pm – 4pm \nVirtual – Via MS Teams \nWe’re delighted to invite you to our next LGcomms East Midlands Networking Event to be held online on Tuesday\, 2 December\, between 3pm and 4pm.\n\nFollowing our last in-person session in September\, this meeting will focus on Community Cohesion. We are pleased to be joined by Andy Allsopp\, Head of Profession\, Communications and Marketing at Essex County Council. There will also be an opportunity for wider discussion.\n\nTo find out more\, please contact Rachael Pengelly – rachael.pengelly@emcouncils.gov.uk or Craig Forsyth – Craig.Forsyth@westnorthants.gov.uk.
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-east-midlands-regional-network-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms East of England regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to be able to invite you to our next LGcomms East of England Networking Event to be held at the historic Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery\, Castle Hill\, Norwich\, NR1 3JU on 28th November. \nThe session will bring together local government and public sector communicators to exchange ideas\, explore shared priorities and build stronger professional connections. \nThis event provides an opportunity to discuss current communication challenges\, learn from colleagues’ experiences and consider how we can work collectively to support effective public engagement. Contributions from regional and national partners will help shape discussion around the evolving role of communications in delivering local outcomes. \nAgenda: \n9.45am – arrival and refreshments. \n10am – introductions. \n10.05am – 10.45am – local government reorganisation and devolution – comparing notes – Andy\, Mel\, all. \n10.45am – 11.30am – community cohesion – lessons learnt from Essex – Andy. \n11.30am – 12pm – Driving change – behaviour change campaigns to boost public transport – Rachel Cubitt. \n12pm – what’s on your worry list/items for future agendas. \n12.30pm – lunch and networking. \n1pm – brief tour of recently renovated Castle Keep with Alex Bratt from Norfolk museums service. \n  \nTo suggest an item or find out more\, please contact Andy Allsopp Andy.Allsopp@essex.gov.uk \nThe event will run from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm\, with refreshments available. \nAttendance is free for LGcomms members. \n 
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-east-of-england-regional-network-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery\, Castle Hill\, Norwich\, NR1 3JU
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms Yorkshire & the Humber regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to be able to invite you to the first of our LGcomms Yorkshire and Humber regional network meetings\, held in partnership with Yorkshire and Humber Councils. \nDate: 19th November 2025 \nVenue: Merrion House\, The Merrion Centre\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS2 8NG \nOur regional networks bring together communications professionals from across local government and the wider public sector to share insight\, ideas and experience. They offer a chance to discuss current priorities and challenges\, hear from national and regional partners\, and ex \nAgenda\n\n12 – 1pm               Welcome and networking lunch\n\n1 – 1.45pm             Community cohesion and flags update and roundtable discussion\, Eddie Coates-Madden\, Head of            communications and public affairs\,  London Borough of Hounslow\, Andy Allsopp\, Head of profession  communications and marketing\, Essex County Council\, Holly Skelton\, Business partner\, West Northants Council\n\n1.45 – 2.10pm          Community engagement\, Dan Hare\, Chief commercial officer e-shot\n\n2.10pm – 2.20pm      Break\n\n2.20pm – 3.05pm      Political change intro and roundtable discussion\, Eddie Coates-Madden\, Head of communications and public    affairs\,  London Borough of Hounslow\, Jacqui Gay\, Head of communications\, Hull City Council\, Holly Skelton\, Business partner\, West Northants Council\n\n3.05 – 3.15 pm        Break\n\n3.15 – 4pm           Awaab’s Law\, changes to legislation for housing and social landlords\, Jeni Harvey\, Director of communications    and marketing\, Rochdale Borough Housing\n\n4 – 4.15pm           Ideas for future sessions\n\n4.15pm – 4.30pm     Close and thanks\, Danni Clayton\, Head of communications and marketing\, Leeds City Council\n\n4.30pm onwards –       Networking drinks for anyone who would like to stay\nplore how we can collaborate to strengthen communications across the region. \n\nThe running time of the session is 12.00 pm to 5.00 pm\, a sandwich lunch and refreshments will be provided. \nThe session is free for LGcomms members. If you or your team members would like to attend\, please contact hello@lgcomms.org.uk please note spaces are limited due to room capacity. \n 
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-yorkshire-the-humber-regional-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Merrion House\, The Merrion Centre\, Leeds\, West yorkshire\, LS2 8NG
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms South West regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Book your space at our South West regional network meeting \nDate: Wednesday 29th October \nTime: 9am – 4pm \nVenue:\nSouth Hams District Council\nFollaton House\nPlymouth Road\nTotnes\nDevon\nTQ9 5NE\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nTopic\n\n\nDuration\n\n\n\n\n09:00-9:30\n\n\nRegistration & Networking\n\nWelcome tea/coffee\nIcebreaker: Slido\n\n\n\n00:30:00\n\n\n\n\n9:30\n\n\nWelcome & Introduction\n\nHost welcome\nOverview of sessions\n\n\n\n00:15:00\n\n\n\n\n9:45\n\n\n\nLouise Raymond – Devon Air Ambulance Trust\nNew DAAT campaign\n\n\n\n00:30:00\n\n\n\n\n10:15\n\n\n\nScreen Devon / Filming in England\nFilming and best practice\n\n\n\n00:30:00\n\n\n\n\n10:45\n\n\nBreak\n·       Tea & Coffee\n\n\n00:15:00\n\n\n\n\n11:15\n\n\n·       Matt Nichols – LGA – Political change\n\n\n00:30:00\n\n\n\n\n11:30\n\n\n\nMandy Pearse – Benchmarking\n\n\n\n00:30:00\n\n\n\n\n12:30\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n00:45:00\n\n\n\n\n13:15\n\n\n\nLGR – Peter Elliot – Head of Communications and Engagement – Somerset Council\n\n\n\n00:30:00\n\n\n\n\n13:45\n\n\n\nE-Shot\nExternal communications\n\n\n\n00:30:00\n\n\n\n\n14:15\n\n\n·        Dominic Ridley Moy\n\nBehaviour change\n\n\n\n00:30:00\n\n\n\n\n14:45\n\n\n\nOrlo\n\n·       Why build trust?\n\n\n00:20:00\n\n\n\n\n15:05\n\n\n·       Networking\n\n\n00:30:00\n\n\n\n\n16:00\n\n\nEvent closes\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-south-west-regional-network-meeting/
LOCATION:South Hams District Council Follaton House Plymouth Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5NE\, Plymouth Road\, Totnes\, Devon\, TQ9 5NE
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Free to LGcomms members (please log in to book) \nDate: Tuesday 23 September 2025  \n\n\nTime: 10.30am – 1.30pm \n\n\nLocation: Committee Room C\, Nottinghamshire County Hall\, Loughborough Road\, West Bridgford\, Nottingham NG2 7QP. \n\n\n[Free Parking on-site – Turn left after entering the site and park in the lower car park] \n\n\nJoin us for the next East Midlands regional network meeting\, held in partnership with East Midlands Councils. \n\n\nBuilding on the success of our previous events\, the next meeting will be held on Tuesday 23 September 2025 at Nottinghamshire County Hall in West Bridgford. \n\n\nOur LGcomms regional networks\, developed by LGcomms along with the Local Government Association\, provide an important forum for members to share issues\, best practice and campaigns\, and hear briefings from key partners. They’re also an important opportunity to focus on communications challenges which are unique to regions and network with colleagues. \n\n\nEast Midlands Regional Network Meeting Agenda \nAgenda: \n1. Welcome and background Rachael Pengelly/ Craig Forsyth 10.30 am 10 mins. \n2. Aligning communication strategy and budget (and where to look for money) Carl Holloway\, Director of Policy and Communications\, Coventry City Council 10.40 am 30 mins \n3. Centralising budgets\, managing demand and creating value in a constantly changing environment Joanna Morrison\, Head of Communications and Digital\, Leicestershire County Council 11:10 am 30 mins \n4. Unlocking resources across the council Can Digital/ Craig Forsyth 11.40 am 30 mins \n5. Budget Roundtable: Questions\, Ideas\, best practices and lessons learned All 12.10 pm 20 mins \n6. Upcoming Challenges\, Opportunities and Shared\, Solutions All 12.30 pm 30 mins \nLunch and networking 1pm to 1.30pm \n\n\nThe running time of the session is 10.30am to 1.30pm and a sandwich lunch will be provided. \nIf you have any questions please contact hello@lgcomms.org.uk \n\n\n 
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-east-midlands-regional-network-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Nottinghamshire County Hall\, Loughborough Road\, West Bridgford\, Nottingham\, NG2 7QP
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms North West regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Free for LGcomms members (please log in to book) \nWe’re delighted to be able to invite you to the first of our LGcomms North West regional network meetings (Lancashire\, Cumbria\, Greater Manchester)\, set to be held next month in Blackburn. \nThe session will be held on Wednesday 10 September at Fuse Box (Blackburn Youth Zone)\, Jubilee Street\, Blackburn\, BB1 1EP. \nThe regional networks\, developed by LGcomms provides an important forum for sharing issues\, best practice\, campaigns and briefings from key partners. They’re also an important opportunity to focus on communications challenges which are unique to regions. \nThe agenda: \n1. Opening Remarks \n\n\nAndrea Sturgess – Welcome and introduction of CEO/Leader \n\n\n2. Welcome Address \n\n\nCEO / Leader (10–15 mins) \n\n\n3. LGcomms Overview \n\n\nLGcomms Exec Member (10 mins) \n\n\n4. Food Waste Campaign \n\n\nLowri Davies\, Blackburn with Darwen Council (20 mins) \n\n\n5. The Shuttle Extra Magazine \n\n\nNatalie Banks\, Blackburn with Darwen Council (20 mins) \n\n\n6. Lessons from Essex \n\n\nBell Hotel\, Epping (20 mins) \n\n\n7. Interactive Session: “What’s Keeping You Awake at Night?” \n\n\nUnconference break-out discussions and feedback \n\n\n8. Closing & Next Steps \n\n\nBrief wrap-up \n\n\n  \nArrival time 12.30pm\, start time 1.15/20pm until 4pm and a sandwich lunch will be provided upon arrival. \nParking: Free parking is available for 3 hours at Morrisons (BB1 5BE). Paid parking is available on Weir Street and Mill Lane. Please note that we are unable to cover parking costs for this event. \nThe session is free for LGcomms members. If you or your team members have any questions please contact hello@lgcomms.org.uk \nBook Here \nIf you are not members of LGcomms and would like to attend please contact hello@lgcomms.org.uk to book your space.
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/11207/
LOCATION:Fuse Box (Blackburn Youth Zone)\, Jubilee Street\, Blackburn\, BB1 1EP
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to be able to invite you to the third of our LGcomms East Midlands regional network meetings\, held in partnership with East Midlands Councils. \nFollowing our successful sessions in Nottingham and in Loughborough\, the next meeting will be held on Tuesday 17 June at Newark and Sherwood District Council’s offices at Castle House\, Great North Road\, Newark. \nOur LGcomms regional networks\, developed by LGcomms along with the Local Government Association\, provide an important forum for members to share issues\, best practice and campaigns\, and hear briefings from key partners. They’re also an important opportunity to focus on communications challenges which are unique to regions and network with colleagues. \nWe’re now in the process of drawing up the agenda for the meeting\, and would like to include agenda items from your own council or organisation. While key topics are likely to include managing communications in time of change; with a focus on political shifts as well as LGR\, we welcome contributions and fresh ideas from all attendees. If you would like to have an item on the agenda\, please  let us know by emailing Rachael Pengelly\, Paul Masterman or Jeni Harvey. \nThe running time of the session is 10.30am to 1.30pm and a sandwich lunch will be provided. \nThe session is free for LG Comms members. If you or your team members would like to attend please contact hello@lgcomms.org.uk \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-east-midlands-regional-network-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Newark and Sherwood District Council’s offices at Castle House\, Great North Road\, Newark.\, Newark and Sherwood District Council’s offices at Castle House\, Great North Road\, Newark.\, Castle House\, Great North Road\, Newark
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms East of England regional networking meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda – East of England Regional Network meeting\, Peterborough\, 23rd May 2025 \nVenue: The Engine Shed\, Fletton Quays\, Peterborough \nAddress: Sand Martin House Bittern Way\, Peterborough PE2 8TY (Parking is available at Sand Martin House multi-storey). The venue is approx. 20 mins walk from Peterborough Station. \nTime: 10pm – 1pm \nAgenda: \n10am  – Welcome and Introductions (AA) \n10.10am Trading services and maximising your council/organisation’s media estate – Amanda Rose\, Peterborough City Council\, Jean-Paul Danon\, Council Advertising Network\, Macita Hardacre\, e-Shot \n10.55am – 11.15am break \n11.15am – 12.15pm – Elections 2025 – Dealing with new administrations\, no overall control\, and political uncertainty and upheaval – Matt Nichols\, the LGA\, Nick Henegan\, Hertfordshire CC\, plus others TBC. \n12.15pm – 12.45pm  Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation – Roundtable discussion (All) \n12.45pm – Your shout – What’s keeping you awake at night? Discussion and future agenda items (All) \n1pm close and lunch/networking \n  \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-east-of-england-regional-networking-meeting/
LOCATION:Engine Room\, Fletton Quays\, Peterborough\, Fletton Quays
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LG Comms East Midlands regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:The session is free for LGcomms members – FULLY BOOKED \nVIEW THE AGENDA \nFollowing on from our successful inaugural event in September\, we’re delighted to be able to invite you to the second of our LGcomms East Midlands regional network meetings\, held in partnership with East Midlands Councils. \nThe session will be held on Monday 17 March at Charnwood Borough Council’s offices in Loughborough. \nThe Networks\, developed by LGcomms along with the Local Government Association\, provide an important forum for sharing issues\, best practice\, campaigns and briefings from key partners. They’re also an important opportunity to focus on communications challenges which are unique to regions. \nIf you would like to have an item on the agenda\, please email jeni.harvey@rbh.org.uk or paul.masterman@blueyonder.co.uk\, copying in hello@lgcomms.org.uk \nThe venue will be Charnwood Borough Council’s offices at Southfield Rd\, Loughborough LE11 9SD and the session will be held from 10.30am to 1.30pm.  A sandwich lunch will be provided.
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lg-comms-east-midlands-regional-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Charnwood Borough Council\,  Southfield Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 9SD
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:North East regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:This session is fully booked. If you would like to enquire about joining the next session please email hello@lgcomms.org.uk.
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/north-east-regional-network-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms East of England regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our next East of England Regional Network meeting. \nVenue: Hertfordshire Development Centre \nAddress: Robertson House\, 6 Six Hills Way\, Stevenage SG1 2FQ (10 minute walk from the station\, parking available nearby). \nTime: 10pm – 1pm \nAgenda: \n10am  – Welcome and Introductions (AA) \n10.10am – Flooding in the East – Case studies\, tool kits and digital comms opportunities – Bethan Griffiths\, Communications Manager at Cambridgeshire County Council & Michael Hann\, Strategic Communications Manager\, Huntingdonshire District Council\, Thom Burn from Central Bedfordshire Council and CAN (confirmed speakers) \n11.10am – 11.25am break \n11.25am – Combined Authorities – The view on Comms and Public Affairs from the inside – Ed Colman\, Head of Communications and Public Affairs\, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority \n12.05 – Dis and Misinformation – where now for digital and social? Dan Slee (joining virtually) \n12.45 – Your shout – What’s keeping you awake at night? Discussion and future agenda items (All) \n1pm close and lunch/networking \nBook here
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-east-midlands-regional-network-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Hertfordshire Development Centre\, Robertson House\, 6 Six Hills Way\, Stevenage\, SG1 2FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:As promised\, here are more details of the first LGcomms East Midlands’ region network meeting on Thursday 19 September in Nottingham. \nView the agenda \nWe have some top contributors from organisations including the Local Government Association\, Orlo\, the East Midlands Combined Authority\, Baker Baird and East Midlands Councils. \nWe will be covering some topical and meaty themes\, including devolution\, recruitment\, the new Government\, and the future of local media. \nLGcomms\, along with the Local Government Association (LGA)\, has been supporting the creation and development of regional networks\, and this is our latest one. The aim is to focus on communications challenges unique to our regions while also offering a friendly and supportive forum for sharing issues\, best practice\, campaign ideas and partner briefings. \nThe venue will be The Boardroom\, Dryden Enterprise Centre\, Nottingham Trent University\, Dryden St\, Nottingham NG1 4FQ\, from 10am to 1pm. A light lunch will be provided. \nWe look forward to seeing you on 19 September. \nYours sincerely\, \nJeni Harvey\, vice-chair\, LGcomms \nPaul Masterman\, LGcomms Associate \nBook here
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-east-midlands-regional-network-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms East of England regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be able to invite you\, as a valued Member\, to the first LGcomms East of England regional network meeting. \nLGcomms\, along with the Local Government Association\, has been supporting the creation and development of networks across England and Scotland and this is the latest to be established. \nThe Networks provide an important forum for sharing issues\, best practice\, campaigns and briefings from key partners. They are also an important opportunity to focus on communications challenges which are unique to regions. \nThe first EoE network will feature contributions from Transport East on their current agenda\, and also the LGA\, who will be highlighting their ‘Make A Difference’ recruitment Campaign. \nTHE AGENDA \nWe would also love to include agenda items from your own council or organisation. If you would like to have an item on the agenda\, please email Mark Miller or Caroline Kennedy-Jones copying in hello@lgcomms.org.uk \nThe venue for the first meeting will be Ipswich Borough Council’s offices at Grafton House\, 15-17 Russell Road\, Ipswich IP1 2DE\, from 10am to 1pm.  IBC is a short 5 min walk from the Railway station with ample public parking available nearby. A sandwich lunch will be provided. \nWe encourage in-person attendance at LGcomms Network meetings\, but a hybrid option will be available. A Teams invitation will be sent to those attending online. \nIf you or your team members would like to attend please contact hello@lgcomms.org.uk indicating if you will be attending in person (and who from your organisation will be attending) of if you will be joining online.
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-east-of-england-regional-network-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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