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SUMMARY:Using public health data to drive campaign success: We Are Undefeatable in Blackburn with Darwen
DESCRIPTION:Discover the secrets of a game changing health campaign \nJoin the Blackburn with Darwen Council Public Health team and Together an Active Future\, (a Sport England place-partner) and We Are Undefeatable\, for a webinar showcasing the power of localised health initiatives in action\, \nLearn how this partnership tailored the national We Are Undefeatable campaign to reduce health inequalities in the borough. \nUsing data-driven insights and collaborating with a diverse array of partners\, the campaign has gone above and beyond initial expectations and made significant impacts in targeted communities. \nThis webinar will give you direct access to the key drivers of the campaign. They will share valuable lessons learned\, discuss their innovative strategies\, and reveal how you can replicate their success in creating positive change. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be inspired\, connect with like-minded professionals\, and learn how you too can utilise public health data to improve the success of a behaviour change campaign. \nSpeakers \n \n“Peter Dutton is the Activation Manager for We Are Undefeatable\, a behaviour-change campaign which aims to support people living with long term health conditions to be active in a way that works for them and their condition(s). The campaign is developed by 15 leading health and social care charities and is backed by Sport England. Peter works with the We Are Undefeatable’s charity partners and national and local stakeholders to bring the campaign to life in meaningful ways for organisations and professionals across a range of sectors including local government\, to support people with health conditions to move more.” \nContact – peter.dutton@ageuk.org.uk \nLinkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-dutton-612882a0/ \n \nAlison Whittaker-Stewart is the Physical Activity Campaigns Lead for Together an Active Future\, one of Sport England’s Place based partners.  Alison has been working alongside Peter\, Charlotte and others to co-ordinate and deliver a localised version of the national We Are Undefeatable campaign in Blackburn with Darwen. \nContact – Alison.whittaker-Stewart@blackburn.gov.uk \nLinked In – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-whittaker-stewart-mcim-b92b3223/ \n \nCharlotte Pickles is a Public Health Specialist at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. She leads on a number of agendas including physical activity and healthy weight.  Blackburn with Darwen is a diverse borough with a range of health challenges including a higher than average number of people living with long term health conditions. The localised version of the We Are Undefeatable campaign is helping to meet the ‘Targeted Interventions to Tackle Health Inequalities’ theme of their Eat Well Move More strategy which aims to enable everyone in Blackburn and Darwen to lead active\, healthy and fulfilling lives. \nContact – Charlotte.pickles@blackburn.gov.uk \nLinked In – https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-pickles-3b8b19129/ \nBook now\n 
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SUMMARY:Reflections on the city’s night of rioting
DESCRIPTION:Free for LGcomms members (please sign in) \nJill Laverick\, Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at Sunderland City Council shares her reflections on the city’s night of rioting this summer\, what led to that point and how the council and partners are working with communities following the events. \nThis webinar will not be recorded and attendees are requested to maintain confidentiality about sensitive aspects of the content. \nBOOK HERE
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SUMMARY:Partner promotion: Lunch & Learn: Engaging Your Community on Budget Challenges
DESCRIPTION:FREE webinar\nAs councils face unprecedented financial challenges\, looking at new ways to cut through on budget communications and engagement is more important than ever.\nWe need to involve our communities in the decision-making process — ensuring it’s inclusive\, transparent\, and fosters genuine two-way dialogue. \nBut how can you:\n\nEngage in a way that is meaningful?\nEnsure your approach is inclusive and reaches all parts of your community?\nDevelop a narrative that resonates and builds an understanding on tough decisions ahead?\n\nJoin us to hear from three councils that have taken innovative approaches to budget engagement: \n\nShah Amin (Newcastle City Council) will present their ‘People’s Budget’\, featuring cutting-edge interactive tools that empowered residents to shape local priorities.\nDanni Clayton and Frank Perrins (Leeds City Council) will share their strategies for reaching all parts of their community effectively.\nMarcus Chrysostomou (London Borough of Havering) will highlight how they made local budget challenges relatable and actionable.\n\nThe session will be facilitated by Simon Jones\, Director of Communications at Westco. \nAs always\, our Lunch and Learn events include ample opportunities for you to ask questions\, share insights\, and learn from others’ experiences. \nDon’t miss this chance to gain fresh ideas and practical strategies for budget engagement. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/partner-promotion-lunch-learn-engaging-your-community-on-budget-challenges/
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