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News

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill – first reflections

14th July 2025

By Diane Sims (ADSO)

We’re sharing our first reflections on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, and what this means for our members.

Letter to Jim McMahon MP on proposed changes to local leadership structures

25th June 2025

By Diane Sims (ADSO)

ADSO have written to Jim McMahon MP about the Government’s proposed changes to local leadership structures for local authorities in England.

Remote attendance and proxy voting in local authorities – statement from ADSO & LLG

16th June 2025

By Diane Sims (ADSO)

The Government have published the outcome of the ‘Remote attendance and proxy voting’ consultation. Here’s a joint statement from ADSO & LLG.

Introducing our ADSO Sponsors for 2025 to 2027

9th June 2025

By Diane Sims (ADSO)

We are delighted to introduce you to our ADSO Sponsors for 2025 to 2027, including our new joint Gold Sponsors.

Working with Town and Parish Councils webinar

30th May 2025

By Diane Sims (ADSO)

Join our free webinar with Jonathan Owen from NALC on Monday 16 June 2025 to take a fresh look at the community tier of local government

Democracy Conversations – coming soon

27th May 2025

By Diane Sims (ADSO)

In our latest Modern Democracy blog post, Carl Whistlecraft introduces our Democracy Conversations series, which will help us to learn from our partners in the wider democracy sector.

Growing a career in Democratic Services – Scarlett Ryan

20th May 2025

By Diane Sims (ADSO)

Scarlett Ryan, winner of our Rookie of the Year award, shares what helped her to get started in her local democracy career at the London Borough of Barnet – along with some of her highlights so far.

Let’s do some great stuff together – Working in a Modern Democracy

25th April 2025

By Diane Sims (ADSO)

We have some new opportunities for you to become directly involved in progressing some of our Modern Democracy projects. Find out more about the programme and how you can support your professional development by getting involved.

Announcing our new ADSO leadership team and our plans for the coming year

3rd April 2025

By Diane Sims (ADSO)

We’re announcing the next phase of ADSO’s leadership and reflecting on another successful year for our Association.

International Women’s Day 2025 – ADSO event

31st March 2025

By Diane Sims (ADSO)

ADSO are running an informal event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025. Join us to hear inspirational speakers and take part in group discussions.

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