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SUMMARY:How Hate Spreads - how false narratives brought violence to our streets
DESCRIPTION:Free for LGcomms members \nShayoni Lynn of Lynn Group presents an LGcomms Lunch and Learn Webinar \nMonday 23rd September 12.30-1.30pm \nAlmost every public sector communications professional will have been immersed in countering disinformation and halting the spread of hatred online during the recent riots taking place in communities across the UK. Many will still be in the midst of this and its aftermath. \nLynn Group has undertaken a fascinating analysis covering the first two weeks of online activity\, tracing origin\, conspiracy theories\, disinformation influencers\, geopolitical impacts\, and learnings for the communications industry. In this webinar\, free and exclusive to LGcomms members\, Shayoni Lynn shares her findings\, insights\, recommendations and takeaways. \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/how-hate-spreads-how-false-narratives-brought-violence-to-our-streets/
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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:The Public Sector Challenge
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be supporting this year’s Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge as a Challenge Partner. \nIn 2023\, The Public Sector Challenge raised £60\,000 for Cancer Research UK (CRUK). This year\, we are eager to contribute to this amazing cause and to help smash this previous record. \n“The work that cancer research carries out is improving the treatments people like my father\, who has beaten cancer three times\, receive. We all know people who are currently being treated and I delighted that LGcomms is supporting the challenge and encouraging our membership to take part.” LGcomms Chair Andy Allsopp \nRead more
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/the-public-sector-challenge/
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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/
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SUMMARY:Save Money and generating income: How to make your comms team indispensable
DESCRIPTION:LGcomms are partnering with key public sector partners CAN and e-shot to introduce how you can positively impact your organisation’s bottom line. This free webinar for LGcomms members will summarise how to use relatively simple income generation techniques to increase comms budgets\, use your organisation’s assets to your advantage\, demonstrate comms impact in saving money\, and understand which channels are the most efficient. \nHear from the experts and case studies from councils that are already doing it! \nWednesday 5th June\, 2pm\, 45 minutes of FREE insight and learning. \nBook now \n 
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/save-money-and-generating-income-how-to-make-your-comms-team-indispensable/
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