LGR - public engagement.
We’re seeing different approaches starting to go live now - and delays in areas recently changed administration. With no clear steer from government on what good (or even good enough) looks like, it’s no wonder. Drop me a line if you fancy a chat or just to offload! #LGR

I don’t know what to say to those I know (or don’t know) working in
Derbyshire, Kent, Lancs, Lincs, Notts, Staffs, Doncaster, North Northamptonshire, Durham and West Northamptonshire councils or Greater Lincolnshire and Hull & East Yorkshire CAs, other than your peers are here for you.

Good luck to the 23 councils and six mayoralties up for election this week. So much work and process and politics and tension. Of course you wouldn’t have it any other way but I hope it all goes smoothly. An interesting and in some areas worrying time, I feel.

*LGR*
Are you basing your public and stakeholder engagement on the Gunning Principles? If not, you need a rethink.

They provide a basis on which meaningful consultation can take place and, followed well, reduce the risk of legal challenge to your engagement process.
#LGR #localgov #localgovreform

Important final prep for today’s workshop with @comms2point0.bsky.social - the latest local news!

**LGR**
Excellent resource here from our friends at the @lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social, collating interim proposals from councils across the country.
drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Excellent discussion and connections at the District Councils Network last week. Unsurprisingly, #LGR discussions dominated.

Ready to get cracking with the second of my two facilitated workshops here at Islington. Can’t wait to see progress since last time and start to get the creative process flowing with the fabulous teams.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION
I’ll be sharing my experience from LGR in Dorset at a @local.gov.uk webinar on Monday.
We’ll focus on local engagement and how to do this effectively.
Members can book a place here> lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...

A bit late in the day, but if anyone is wondering (I’m sure you’re not!), I got highly commended in the ‘best work by a freelancer’ category. To say I’m happy with that is an understatement!

A fitting first post in this positive space? Chuffed to be shortlisted in three categories in the awesome @comms2point0.bsky.social #UnAwards24.
🤩 best work by a freelancer (I would LOVE to win this, but OMG just look at that shortlist!!)
🤩 Best collaboration
🤩 Beat guest post (no chance!)