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SUMMARY:Zero to hero: Measurement and Evaluation skills workshop
DESCRIPTION:FREE FOR MEMBERS \nMandy Pearse\, FCIPR\, Chart PR\, MBA\, Director\, Seashell Communications \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/zero-to-hero-measurement-and-evaluation-skills-workshop/
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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:Basics of digital accessibility and inclusion
DESCRIPTION:In November 2024 we ran a webinar on embedding accessibility into your team and organisation. We are following this up with this session focusing on practical tips you can start using straight away to improve your content for all. \nThis session is pitched as an introduction (or refresher) to accessibility and inclusion in digital communications. There will be a focus on social media but many of the principles can be applied across communications\, including in print. \nThe session won’t cover accessible PDFs or website accessibility specifically. \nThe session will cover: \n\nWhy we need to do be accessible and inclusive – some evidence to help you embed this\nPractical guidance on alt text\, links and QR codes\, hashtags\, images\, emojis\, fonts\, plain language\, colour\nInclusive imagery and language including everyday language which is not inclusive but is widely used\n\nSession format: \n\nA mix of presentation\, question and answers (as we go along) and optional audience interaction\nPresentation will be provided to all attending\nThe session will not be recorded to enable a free discussion. We know that people have questions about what is and is not appropriate in terms of accessibility and inclusion\, this will be a safe space to ask those questions\n\nThe session will be delivered by Louise Gibson\, Social Media\, Design and Advertising Team Manager at Sheffield City Council a nationally recognised leader in this area of communications. \nLouise led on introducing an accessibility and inclusion first approach to communications development and content creation in Sheffield. That approach has seen improvements to reach and positive engagement on social media at a time when organic reach is falling. The work has been informed by engagement with relevant partners\, research and input from disability and advocacy groups. \nConnect with Louise on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-gibson-chart-pr-00919324/ or BlueSky – https://bsky.app/profile/lougibson.bsky.social \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/basics-of-digital-accessibility-and-inclusion/
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SUMMARY:Winning the Argument for Change
DESCRIPTION:FREE FOR MEMBERS (PLEASE LOG IN TO BOOK) \nSummary:  \nThe government is making changes to planning and has brought back housing targets\, which has moved regeneration and development back up the agenda. If not handled correctly\, there will be local opposition\, which can damage the council’s reputation and derail schemes. As a result\, this session aims to give participants an insight into the challenges\, along with strategies and tactics to build a conciseness for change. \nPanellists: \nSiddo Dwyer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddo-dwyer-655374100/ \nClaire Callow –  https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-callow-70a72611a/ \nHarriet Shone – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-shone-09b8ba44/  \nChaired by: \nPaul Hutchinson Simpson- https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhutchinsonsimpson/ \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/winning-the-argument-for-change/
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