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LGcomms East of England regional network meeting
£0.00 exc VAT Read moreWe’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.
The session will bring together local government and public sector communicators to exchange ideas, explore shared priorities and build stronger professional connections.
This 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.
We are finalising the agenda and invite councils and organisations to put forward topics or case studies they would like to share. To suggest an item or find out more, please contact Andy Allsopp Andy.Allsopp@essex.gov.uk
The event will run from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, with refreshments available.
Attendance is free for LGcomms members.
Book here or by contacting hello@lgcomms.org.uk.
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LGcomms Yorkshire & the Humber regional network meeting
£0.00 exc VAT Add to cartWe’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.
Date: 19th November 2025
Venue: Merrion House, The Merrion Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8NG
Our 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 explore how we can collaborate to strengthen communications across the region.
Agenda12 – 1pm Welcome and networking lunch1 – 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 Council1.45 – 2.10pm Community engagement, Dan Hare, Chief commercial officer e-shot2.10pm – 2.20pm Break2.20pm – 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 Council3.05 – 3.15 pm Break3.15 – 4pm Awaab’s Law, changes to legislation for housing and social landlords, Jeni Harvey, Director of communications and marketing, Rochdale Borough Housing4 – 4.15pm Ideas for future sessions4.15pm – 4.30pm Close and thanks, Danni Clayton, Head of communications and marketing, Leeds City Council4.30pm onwards – Networking drinks for anyone who would like to stayThe running time of the session is 12.00 pm to 5.00 pm, a sandwich lunch and refreshments will be provided.
The 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