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SUMMARY:Reading – Email Workshop and collaboration day
DESCRIPTION:e-shot are excited to welcome you to a day of learning\, sharing\, and collaborating\, brought to you in partnership with LGcomms\, CAN\, and Orlo. \n\n\n\nThis event is built specifically for public sector teams like yours\, with a focus on enhancing digital engagement through expert insights and practical sessions. \n\n\n\nHere’s what you can look forward to:\n\n\n\n\nBest practices – Discover what works and why 💡\n\n\n\nAccessibility – Create inclusive\, accessible communications 🌐\n\n\n\nSuccess stories – Hear from public sector leaders who’ve done it well 🏆\n\n\n\nInteractive sessions – Roll up your sleeves for hands-on learning ✍️\n\n\n\nCollaboration – Connect\, network\, and share real ideas ☕\n\n\n\n\nOur goal? To give you actionable strategies that boost engagement\, improve performance\, and streamline your email workflows. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to collaborate with you and help take your public sector comms to the next level! \n\n\n\n Date & Time 📅⏰\n\n\n\n4th November 2025\, 9:30 AM – 14:30 PM \n\n\n\n Location 📍\n\n\n\nWaterhouse Chamber\, \n\n\n\nReading Town Hall\, \n\n\n\nBlagrave Street\, \n\n\n\nReading\, \n\n\n\nRG1 1QH \n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/reading-email-workshop-and-collaboration-day/
LOCATION:Waterhouse Chamber\, Reading Town Hall\, Blagrave Street\,\, Reading\, RG1 1QH 
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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 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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