We have 7 actions for the next UK government to implement IMMEDIATELY if it wants to save #localgov! Action 6⃣: Early consultation on any developing government policy that would affect local government competencies - it's only polite after all! #GeneralElection24 🧵1/3

UK #GeneralElection24 tomorrow! Our final urgent call for the next govt. Action 7⃣: Agree Trailblazer devolution deals and open them to any areas that can deliver on the key tests of governance and accountability. We like these - more, please! #localgov 🧵1/2

#Elections2024 couldn’t happen without the hard work of #localgov – yet it has been rarely mentioned during the campaign, writes Jonathan Carr-West LGIU themj.co.uk/tirelessly-toi… via The MJ

Congratulations Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Prime Minister and new Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. We welcome your longstanding commitment to #localgov and look forward to working with you on the urgent reforms the sector needs lgiu.org/news/elections…

Very much looking forward to this on King’s Speech day no less. We’ll be getting in to the “devolution revolution” and making the case for major reform of how we fund local services.

Why should we care about #localgov? ❤️ ben worthy gives us 5 reasons the sector matters 👇 lgiu.org/blog-article/w…

This is an incredibly useful series from our excellent partners LGIU

Very sorry to hear that Dave Wilcox has passed away. Dave was chair of LGIU for many years. He led us through some important transformation with wisdom and good humour. He was a great support to me when I became CEX and I learned a lot from him. RIP

📢 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS 📢 Joining us in Liverpool - Minister for Local Government, Jim McMahon MP! with Jonathan Carr-West, Justin Galliford, Sara Hyde, Arooj Shah and Luke Raikes Monday 23 | 16.00 | Maritime Museum | In partnership with LGIU and @NorseGroupLtd

Great company and interesting discussion at the #localgov leaders dinner for LGIU members at the Lab party conference tonight.

Very much enjoyed this fringe - and good to hear from Jim McMahon MP on the reset of relations between central and local “devolution and localism are related but distinct” feels like an important takeaway

Busy start to the week with a virtual leap from Labour conference to the Scottish Parliament - very much appreciated the opportunity to talk to Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee about the challenges to council finances in Scotland.

The LGIU's ideas, resources and connections have been supporting councils for more than 40 yrs. Explore for yourself #localgov lgiu.org/about-the-lgiu/

So exciting - brilliant, inspirational stories here. A real highlight of our year….

🔍 How can councils use chat bots for their services? Check out our latest UK member-only 🔒🇬🇧 briefing to find out the opportunities and challenges AI presents for local authorities. zurl.co/UnQu

We are absolutely delighted to be in Edinburgh for the 2024 LGIU&CCLA Cllr Awards Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏆 . Can’t wait to welcome our amazing finalists this evening to the magnificent The City of Edinburgh Council City Chambers #CllrAwards #localgov Check out the shortlist ⬇️ ⬇️ 🔗

Great to see so many LGIU members winning at #pfawards24

Some thoughts on the year ahead. It will certainly be interesting!!

I’m really excited about the new Future Local Lab we are launching today LGIU - do take a look and let us know what you think…

.Jonathan Carr-West looks at what the fair funding review consultation reveals – or doesn’t – about other policy issues including reorganisation, mayors and the National Care Service. themj.co.uk/big-picture via The MJ #LGAConf25