Absolutely delighted to be bringing to the sector our third Homes England Local Government Capacity Centre Learning Programme. We have 18 brilliant sessions on topics ranging from viability & design to future homes & the green book. Join us in July if you are in a LA, CA or HA.

Reminder of packed programme Homes England has developed for our #localgov partners. Please join us over 2 weeks in July, starting with a session with our CEO & Chair sharing insights into our missions - improving pride 😍 in place, ⬆️housing quality & ⬆️ delivery in partnership

Thanks Carwyn J. Thomas Just completed the survey. Great opportunity to share thoughts on what could be one of central Gateshead's greatest assets. See link below @KLPSgateshead Rachel Colls @Carol_VONNE Turps🦀🦀 @UrbanistasHQ @callumsmithuk Matt Lewer Justine Matchett

@UrbanistasNE is back! We are planning a relaunch event for the evening of 19 July 2022 (hold the date). We'd love to hear about your favourite place - join our mailing list for further updates linktr.ee/urbanistasne @Carol_VONNE Victoria Keen @station_cath stephanie cole @stephiec.bsky.social @UrbanistasHQ

Working in Local Government? Looking for learning opportunities for you and colleagues to enhance your insights and knowledge in key topic areas to enable and drive housing delivery. Take a look at the Homes England summer learning programme sessions and register now!

As a Scouser living in the NE, I can say this really is not my experience of Newcastle. There is kindness and humanity here. Don't be put off. @Carol_VONNE stephanie cole @stephiec.bsky.social @station_cath chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…

Tonight's UrbanistasNE meet up will be postponed due to the hot weather. Apologies but let's catch up on a day that won't melt tarmac. It does however give us plenty of food for thought on what our towns & cities need to help us adapt to such heat 🌳🌳🌳 linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

"We can not truly be happy if those around us are not happy" Danny Dorling - a must read about doing politics better and one it is great to see the Shadow Cabinet might be taking to the beach. Thank you Danny Dorling News for free access. Take a look people of all political colours..

This is truly shocking that a town the size of Gateshead Council will see its two largest leisure centres close. One of poorest places in UK, leisure centres bring, health, well being & community support. Please raise w/ government Keir Starmer Angela Rayner chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…

Excited to have tickets for Pulp in Sheffield 2023 with some wonderful women. Last saw them in 1996. We are 23 years too late for that Disco 2000 reunion but can't wait. Will be heading back to fabulous Sheffield City Council Welcome to Sheffield photo by @KirstyTelford ;)