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Chief Executive of @LGAComms. As the national voice of #LocalGov, we work with councils to support, promote and improve the sector.

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Joined March 2024
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Today's the day! Polling stations across the country are open today, 7am–10pm. Don’t forget to bring your photo ID or Voter Authority Certificate. Find your nearest polling station: orlo.uk/uiAJL
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The #LGAConf25 programme is live! Join us 1–3 July in Liverpool. Dame Angela Eagle MP, Cllr Liam Robinson, Pete Gladwell, and 100 more will shape the conversation. Book now: orlo.uk/vpOUI #LGAConf25 #LocalGov @angelaeagle @liamrobinson24 @petegladwell
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A very warm welcome to @newman_andrea, who joins the LGA today as Director of Communications and Engagement! 👋 Andrea brings with her extensive comms experience across board-level, national and local government environments, including over six years at Surrey County Council.
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Public sector transformation starts here! Joanna Killian, chief exec at @LGAcomms reveals the strategic vision for modernising local government. #MJFutureForum - insights you can't afford to miss! #LocalGovReform
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New LGA analysis has found that councils could face a funding gap of more than £8 billion by 2028/29 without adequate investment. LGA Chair @weezegee spoke to @BBCr4today about the impact this could have on services and council budgets. 1/2
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Councils in England could face a £8bn funding gap by 2028/29. If this gap isn't addressed in the #SpendingReview, crucial local services and growth opportunities could be at risk. Here’s why this matters 👇 🧵1/5
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Since the publication of the Devolution White Paper, we’re engaging with members of all types & views, reviewing our support offer to ensure we can help them at pace & scale. Read our latest statement from Chair Cllr Louise Gittins @weezegee local.gov.uk/about/news/devo… #LocalGov
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#ChangeNHS is a major opportunity for the #LocalGov sector to help shape the Ten-Year Plan for Health. Our submission makes the case for a standalone plan for adult social care, without it the NHS will struggle to achieve its ambitions. Read it now👇 orlo.uk/8wHo3
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I was delighted to chat with Rebecca Davis, Chief Exec @WMEmployers for an episode of ‘Public Sector I HEART You ‘Unplugged’. 🎙️ We covered everything from leadership, my own journey in the public sector and the vital role of #LocalGov for communities. 👇 youtu.be/G0pu_Y2RtKk?feature…
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The deadline for organisations to submit a response to the #ChangeNHS portal is Monday 2 December. Read our emerging response and how you can be part of the conversation to shape the #FutureOfTheNationsHealth on our website ↩️ orlo.uk/D6VNZ
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A really worthwhile opportunity to contribute to our finance policy work with local government! This is particularly important in the run-up to the Spending Review as we make the case for our sector & policy changes to benefit councils. Please do share and apply below 👇
We're looking for 3x finance advisers with strong analytic and Excel skills to undertake complex analysis and interpret financial data to understand the the impact of #LocalGov finance policies on councils. Apply by 13 Dec: jobtrain.co.uk/lga/displayjo…
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1/2 Tour de force by ⁦@PollyVernon⁩ manages to take in cultural acceptance of #DomesticAbuse and the way our “stranger danger” narrative feeds it, *and* show forcefully how unequal-access our public spaces are. Paywall sorry but too good not to tweet thetimes.com/article/80c0a64…
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Last week, we heard from the fantastic @FatimaWh1tbread at the #LGAConf24, who shared her experience of being in care and spoke powerfully about what more is needed to support care leavers. #CareLeaversWeek #Localgov 🧵1/2
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The LGA has been making the case for extra funding for councils. Watch LGA Chair Cllr Louise Gittins @weezegee on @SkyNews give her reaction to today's Budget #localgov
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After an inspiring week with councillors and officials across local government I want to thank everyone at @LGAcomms #LGAConf24 We are at our best when we work as partners in power, and we are committed to resetting the relationship with central government.
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"It's time for a new, equal & respectful partnership between local & central government,” says LGA Chair Louise Gittins. Last week #LGAConf24 played host to the inaugural Leaders’ Council. It will help ensure #LocalGov can deliver on issues that matter most to local communities.
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I couldn’t have put it better myself. What an invigorating three days in Harrogate! Thank you to our member councils, partners, stakeholders, exhibitors, and everyone else. I hope to see so many of you again next year in Liverpool.
"I found it an inspirational three days. We heard from the best from #LocalGov of all the fantastic things you are doing up and down the country." In her closing speech, LGA Chair Louise Gittins @weezegee perfectly sums up #LGAConf24. Thank you to everyone and lovely Harrogate!
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