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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 North West regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next LGcomms North West regional network meeting \nDate: Friday 24 April 2026\nTime: 10am to 1pm\nLocation: Paderborn Room\, Albert Halls\, Victoria Road\, Bolton \nBuilding on feedback from our members\, and discussions from our previous session held in Blackburn\, agenda items are set to cover:\n•	Major events and how to deliver high-quality large-scale events in-house\, with a presentation from Bolton Council on their tremendously popular Food and Drink Festival\n•	A group discussion on elections and what we’re anticipating to come in May\n•	Using AI creatively – a workshop led by CAN Digital\n•	Conversation on out of hours arrangements and the logistics of managing round-the-clock comms teams\n•	Updates on community cohesion and what’s changed since we got together in Blackburn in the autumn \nIf there are any other items or topics you would like to see on the agenda for this session\, please contact Jeni Harvey on jeni.harvey@rbh.org.uk; Duncan Keary on Duncan.Keary@bolton.gov.uk or Andy Allsopp on Andy.Allsopp@essex.gov.uk  \nA networking lunch\, sponsored by CAN Digital\, and lots of time for open discussions will be built into the session.  \nAll our regional networks are FREE for LGComms member organisations to attend. \nOur 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. We’d love to see you there. \nTo book you place contact hello@lgcomms.org.uk \nFuture Comms Team\nThere will also be a Future Communications session held by LGcomms 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 North West.
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-north-west-regional-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Paderborn Room\,\, Albert Halls\, Victoria Road\, Bolton\, BL1 1RU
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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SUMMARY:LGcomms South West regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next SW LGcomms regional event brings together a strong line up of speakers\, each sharing practical insight into the issues communications teams are grappling with right now. \nThe programme will explore how creativity\, data and behaviour change can be used to strengthen public sector communications. Speakers will look at using AI and fresh thinking to spark ideas\, applying behaviour change principles to emergency planning and public campaigns\, and using insight and data to shape more effective communications. \nThere will also be hands on sessions focused on real world practice\, including a PR campaign workshop\, storytelling techniques that help messages land with different audiences\, and learning from live public safety and seasonal campaigns led by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Throughout the day\, speakers will share honest reflections\, practical examples and ideas that attendees can take straight back into their roles. \nTogether\, the sessions offer a valuable mix of strategy\, creativity and practical skills — alongside plenty of opportunity to ask questions\, share experiences and learn from colleagues across the South West. \nEvent details:\n• Venue: South Hams District Council offices\, Follaton House\, Totnes\, TQ9 5NE\n• (Follow signs for the Chamber\, not reception)\n• Date: Tuesday 12 May\n• Starts: Registration 9-9:30 a.m.\n• Finishes: 4:15 p.m.\n• Refreshments: Available\n• Lunch: Bring your own please \nBooking is open and spaces are filling quickly so please contact Vicky Croughan vicky.croughan@swdevon.gov.uk to attend. When booking\, please let Vicky know if there are any accessibility issues she needs to be aware of. \nYou do need to be an LGcomms member to attend if you have attended before. Membership costs £300 + VAT per organisation and you can find more information at https://lgcomms.org.uk/membership We’ve already got a number of organisations registering to join so they can take advantage of these collaborative sessions.
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-south-west-regional-network-meeting-2/
LOCATION:South Hams District Council offices\, Follaton House\, Totnes\, TQ9 5NE
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