@LGAChiefExec

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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We call on @RachelReevesMP to strengthen adult social care and work with the sector to mitigate pressure on councils, providers and charities: orlo.uk/vmhlL Like and share to show your support. #SocialCare #LocalGov #ASC

Joint statement: Investing in adult social care for people and communities

As organisations spanning the breadth of the adult social care and support sector, we stand ready to work with the Government, and on a cross-party basis, as equal partners, to bring about the...

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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
Promotional banner for the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025, taking place from 1st to 3rd July in Liverpool. Features the event theme 'Empowering people, empowering places' on a vibrant pink and orange gradient background with abstract circular line designs. Includes the LGA and CCLA logos, highlighting CCLA as a gold supporter. Website link: local.gov.uk/conference

ALT Promotional banner for the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025, taking place from 1st to 3rd July in Liverpool. Features the event theme 'Empowering people, empowering places' on a vibrant pink and orange gradient background with abstract circular line designs. Includes the LGA and CCLA logos, highlighting CCLA as a gold supporter. Website link: local.gov.uk/conference

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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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The MJ@themjcouk4 Mar 2025
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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LGANews@LGANews14 Feb 2025
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

The LGA’s submission to Change NHS

Read our submission to the Change NHS portal, submitted on 2 December 2024. This is a major opportunity for the local government sector to use our collective voice to help shape the Ten-Year Plan for...

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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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Polly Neate@pollyn11 Nov 2024
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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LGANews@LGANews30 Oct 2024
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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At #LGAConf24 @AngelaRayner announced that the Government will remove the requirement for cllrs’ home addresses to be published - something we have long called for in our #DebateNotHate campaign. Read our response & more detail on the announcement ⬇️ local.gov.uk/about/news/lga-…

LGA response to Deputy Prime Minister announcement on virtual attendance of council meetings,...

Speaking today at the LGA’s conference in Harrogate, Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister, announced that the Government will consult on changes to the councillor standards system, remove the...

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“We're delighted that Govt has acted on our call for a relationship reset & new way of working with #LocalGov." LGA Chair Louise Gittins responds to the announcement of a Leaders' Council by Deputy Prime Minister @AngelaRayner at #LGAConf24 today. More: local.gov.uk/about/news/time…
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LGANews@LGANews24 Oct 2024
This @NAOorguk report is yet another indictment of a failing SEND system that is not meeting the care and support needs of children with special needs Read our statement from @shah_arooj local.gov.uk/about/news/fail…
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@NAOorguk24 Oct 2024
The SEN system costs £10.7bn a year and demand will increase. We recommend government: • urgently shares plans with local authorities facing financial risk • considers whole system reform • decides how current investment can be better spent More 👇 nao.org.uk/reports/support-f…

Support for children and young people with special educational needs - NAO report

The NAO's report highlights that England’s special educational needs system is not delivering better outcomes for children and young people.

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Great first day ⁦@LGAcomms⁩ lots of positive discussions and debate around our challenges and opportunities. Cross party working #collaboration #cooperation are key 🐝
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Our survey of council chief executives in England reveals that 1 in 4 councils are likely to have to apply for emergency government bailout agreements to stave off bankruptcy in the next two financial years. local.gov.uk/about/news/1-4-… #Budget #Budget24 #LGA #LocalGov
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