Do you know an amazing Level 2/3 apprentice?

They could be the next winner of #LocalGov apprentice of the year!

Discover the personal and professional benefits of taking part in #LGApprentice24 .

Booking closes 30 April. ow.ly/Wnzo50Rk1vb

East of England LGA South West Councils

A landline telephone is a lifesaving piece of equipment for some.

Telecoms providers should contact residents whose service might be affected by the #DigitalSwitchover , but we encourage everyone to know what to expect. ⬇️

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We are speaking at this webinar delivered by Local Government Association (LGA) on 23 May on the latest updates to our free greenhouse gas accounting tools.

Find the tools here: localpartnerships.gov.uk/resources/gree…

Sign up to the webinar here: lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend/r…

Happy #StGeorgesDay to all those who celebrate! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Our Better Care Fund Support Programme learning lunches continue next Weds (1 May) with a session led by our Senior Data Analyst David Maguire.

David will provide insight into the 'myth of the winter wave', and how pressure builds on the health and social care bed base in winter.

We are inviting officers and councillors with portfolios in Planning to join us for a free webinar with Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on the benefits of digital connectivity and rolling out digital infrastructure.

8 May 2024, 10am-11:30am

Sign up

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You can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate if you don't have the correct ID to vote in the upcoming local elections.

The deadline for applying for a Voter Authority Certificate is Weds 24 April.

Find out more 👇
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Don't miss the chance to showcase the talents of your amazing apprentices at #LGapprentice2024 on 21-22 May.

Karla West Sussex County Council says winning 'local government apprentice of the year' catapulted her career.

Booking closes 30 April: ow.ly/R3gM50QNJtS

East of England LGA South West Councils

Shaun Davies - Standing Up for Telford Local Government Association (LGA) : 'We need to counter negative assumptions that care leavers are doomed to fail. The whole system should be wrapping its arms around these young people to ensure they succeed.”

The Employer Standards Health Check survey offers crucial insights into social workers' experiences and perceptions of their work environments.

The latest results shed light on key challenges faced and areas for improvement. Dive into the findings here👇
local.gov.uk/publications/e…

🚀 Launch tomorrow! #ZeroIn report: Accelerated #NetZero path via local action. Cross-party #LocalClimatePledge2024 to unite efforts.

Christopher Hammond, Chris Skidmore
& CllrIzziSeccombeOBE on accelerating Net Zero through purposeful engagement.

📷 Register: lnkd.in/dCHJAab9

Only a week to go until our virtual session!

All councillors in unitary, county and district councils are corporate parents to care leavers – but what does this look like in practice?

Book your place now. 👇

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Yesterday, Cllr Abi Brown OBE gave evidence to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee's inquiry on Oflog.

We're keen that Oflog succeeds in delivering real benefits to the local government sector and the wider public.

View the session here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/27…

We’ve got Fatima Whitbread joining us for #LGAConf24 this July!

We can’t wait for the former British athlete’s plenary session, exploring how we can improve support for care leavers.

Book your place now 👇

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📅One week left to register to vote📅

Are you registered to vote?

The deadline to register to vote in the elections on 2 May is 16 April. Register now: gov.uk/register-to-vo…