I attended the SE Regional meeting today and it was good to catch up with colleagues and there was a useful exchange of information. The session followed a Modern Gov User Group to make best use of peoples time. Given the large area the region covered it was felt that it would work better and … Continued
In my last newsletter I referred to the European elections. This time a number of you, like me, will be following another election on 23 July 2019, with great interest. With reports of duplicate ballot papers having been issued, it is clear that efficient and effective support is essential if we are to ensure the … Continued
Hi everyone and greetings from sunny south London. This last few weeks I’ve been completely immersed in the London Mayor’s rapid review of the aims in his Health Inequalities Strategy. I ran an event on social prescribing last week and one on supporting homeless people after hospital stays this week. Obviously fascinating topics but also … Continued
I hope you are all getting some of the sunny weather we currently have in the north west. Having said that, I’m travelling to London today to attend a Lawyers in Local Government Stakeholders’ event so I hope it’s as good down there. The event is a really good opportunity to build relationships with organisations … Continued
Below are some events over the next few weeks that i wanted to remind members about, there are also places still available on our training courses, Just a Minute, Law and Practice and Working in a Political Environment. ADSO London Branch – Summer Seminar 5th July The ADSO London Branch Summer Seminar is taking place … Continued
As I write this (before the first round ballot unfortunately) the race to find a new Prime Minister is hotting up. Candidates are setting out their respective stalls and we will soon get to know what the collective priorites are. At this stage Brexit, tax cuts and budget proposals seem to be leading the way, … Continued
John Austin and myself spent an enjoyable day at Chichester DC this week running a training session for their Members and Officers on Executive Arrangements and Declarations of Interests. As the Council is in No Overall Control it will be interesting times for all. If any other authorities would like help either with training or … Continued
I am sure a number of you having recovered from the joys of a last minute election are now, with that distraction out of the way, back to ensuring that your newly elected members are inducted and able to hit the ground running. These are busy times and highlight the range of tasks that we … Continued
Hi everyone I am writing this just before the european elections and enjoying the rampant speculation on radio 4 about who will do well and who won’t and, most importantly, what does it all mean? Many of you will be in the thick of it as I write so all I can do is say … Continued
I hope you are all enjoying some glorious weather wherever you are. John Lynch, Pete Savage and I are spending 3 days in the Cotswolds playing golf. I can say without doubt that the weather is significantly better than the quality of our play – but that wouldn’t be too difficult! The programme for conference … Continued
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