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Birmingham, England
Joined July 2010
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COUNCILS, COOPERATIVES AND COOPERATORS inlogov.com/2026/10/06/counc… via @INLOGOV
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Do female mayors make local government more transparent? Only when politics lets them inlogov.com/2026/07/28/do-fe… via @INLOGOV
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Just been elected? Being a new councillor means hitting the ground running.
The LGA's councillor hub has everything you need to get started and keep growing.
You can fit e-learning around your other commitments, at your own pace. And it's all free.
orlo.uk/aFQ1x
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📢 🆕 NEW in Local Government Studies Journal: What difference does politics make in municipal budgets? Evidence from Brazil' from authors Eduardo Cesar Leão Marques, Ursula Dias Peres and Gabriela Fischer.
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Our city is shaped by its people, and we want to hear from YOU, the people who live, study, work and grow here. 🫵
🤔 What do you love? What makes Brum special? What makes you proud to call Birmingham home?
From parks and neighbourhoods to culture, community and everyday life, we want to know what being a Brummie means to you.
💛 Your insight will help us understand and shape what makes you proud, what matters most and how we can build a Birmingham that feels like home for everyone.
#ProudOfBrum #YourCityYourVoice #ModernBrummie
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💬 What does it mean to be a modern Brummie?
We want to hear your story, your pride, your Birmingham.
Take the survey and help shape our city’s future. 👇
#OurBirminghamOurCity
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Our LGR Toolkit, developed by @LP_localgov is now live! It collates tools, templates and lessons learned from previous rounds of LGR, with clear signposting to support officers and councillors.
Find out more and register for our launch event: orlo.uk/qxX8x
#LocalGov
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Through ‘participatory budgeting,’ residents in Paris, as young as eight years old can propose major urban projects, over 1,000 of which have been implemented.
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📢 🆕 blog post from Dr. Nicolai De Wulf and @joris_voets 'Crisis management in cities: how politicians and public servants worked together during the Ukrainian refugee reception', published by @INLOGOV
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📢 🆕 NEW in Local Government Studies Journal: Andrew Hickey and Sally Hourigan analyse local government community plans from Queensland, Australia to examine the ways that the community concept is rendered with functional meaning.
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The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas market returns this weekend! 🎅 🎁 🕯️
Are you excited for the fantastically festive light switch on or hungry for your first bratwurst of the season?
The market opens at 10am this Saturday, join us for the switch on at 5:30pm 🎄 ✨💡
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📢 🆕 NEW in Local Government Studies: ‘Political resistance, representation, and identity during English local government re-organisation: a micro-case study’ from Tabitha Baker and Ian Gwinn from @bournemouthuni
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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery 🤝 largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite art and design in the world 🖼️
From this Saturday, visitors can enjoy four newly refurbished galleries and 60 paintings, sculptures and stained-glass
Some works on display for the first time, including the city collection’s first oil painting by a female Pre-Raphaelite. 🎨
Why not come along and see them for yourself? ✨
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On-the-job learning upended by AI and hybrid work •••
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"I am fed up. It was interesting, fascinating, and frustrating". Julien van Ostaaijen & Sander Jennissen explore why Dutch political parties lose their local representatives in this INLOGOV blog based on the full Local Government Studies article.
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"What a performance: anticipating the impact of new provider league tables in the NHS"
New blog by Professor Russell Mannion @CoSS_Birmingham following the new 10-Year Health Plan for England
birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/w…
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Solace launches Standards Commission on public ethics, local government and professional conduct •••
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What a weekend 🦇
Was great to see all the Black Sabbath and heavy metal fans out and about in Birmingham this weekend ! 🤘
The #SummerofSabbath continues with murals and exhibitions for everyone to explore and keeping rocking on 🎸
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🚨 Just 3 Days to Go! 🚨
The #SolaceLeadershipForum 2025 is nearly here – and there's still time to book your place!
📅 Wednesday 9th July | 🕦 11:30 – 13:00
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎤 Hear from:
✨ Ama Agbeze (@amaagbeze) – Former England Netball Captain
✨ Kath O'Dwyer (@kathodwyer) – Solace Group Board Chair
💡 Why You Should Join
✔️ Learn from accomplished leaders
✔️ Gain actionable strategies
✔️ Engage in thought-provoking discussions
✔️ Leave re-energised and inspired
🎫 Free for Solace Members | £45 (+VAT) for Non-Members
👉 Don’t miss out – register now and be part of this energising leadership conversation:
bit.ly/3IgOm2D
#SolaceLeadershipForum #LeadershipDevelopment #PublicSectorLeadership #AmaAgbeze #KathODwyer #SolaceUK #3DaysToGo
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There's only a few days left to register!
Our free virtual session on 10 July gives new councillors practical advice on how councils are governed, how to make decisions, and how to spot potential risks.
Don't miss out! orlo.uk/Kq5KX
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