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SUMMARY:LGcomms West Midlands & Staffordshire regional network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join LGcomms in Coventry on 16 April to tackle the big comms issues of the day (in-person event) \nWe don’t have to tell you how challenging and demanding it is to be in local government communications right now.  \nIt’s rarely been more complex\, fast-changing and uncertain. \nWhich is why we are offering the chance to take a brief step away and to share\, in a safe space\, thoughts\, experiences and advice with other comms professionals in the West Midlands. \nAs we move into the pre-May election period\, our big theme will be how we can manage strategic comms in an uncertain political world and ensure that whatever the outcome of the elections we are best-placed to help our councils navigate some tricky waters.  \nWe also want to share case studies and advice on some of our residents’ day-to-day concerns\, including how we can tackle the growing problem of waste crime. \n1.	Chair’s welcome 13.10 10 mins.\nintroduction and background Jayne Surman\, Warwickshire CC	 \n2.	When your council’s administration changes\, what happens next	13.20 55 mins\nMatt Nicholls (Local Government Association)\nBecky Hutson (West  Northants)\nSarah James (Staffordshire CC) \n3.	The behaviour change of waste – from recycling to  dealing with waste crime	14.15 45 mins\nDominic Ridley-Moy (Behaviour Change Network)\nJohn Paul Danon (Councils Advertising Network) \n4.	Open session: discussion on other current issues   15.00. 40 mins\nCarl Holloway (Coventry)	 \n5.	Reflections and next steps  15.40 15mins\nJayne Surman/ all	 \nIf you or your team members would like to attend\, please contact hello@lgcomms.org.uk. \nThe session is free for LGcomms members. If you want to become a member go to: https://lgcomms.org.uk/membership/ \nPlease note spaces are limited to two per organisation due to room capacity.
URL:https://lgcomms.org.uk/event-listing/lgcomms-west-midlands-staffordshire-regional-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Coventry City Council office\, One Friargate\, Station Square\, Coventry\, CV1 2GN
CATEGORIES:Regional event
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