👏👏 A special thank you to our Sponsors, Exhibitors and Supporters for their continued support at our #WalesConference: Believ, MHR, CCLA, Alliance Leisure, Harmony Fire, Modern Democracy, Stable, Amazon Web Services, INLOGOV, University of Birmingham, Socitm UPFRONT.

Roedd #CynhadleddCymru yn anhygoel! Diolch yn fawr iawn i'n holl siaradwyr, noddwyr, arddangoswyr a chefnogwyr – roedd ein digwyddiad eleni yn llwyddiant ysgubol diolch i'ch cyfraniadau chi. Diolch yn arbennig i'r cynadleddwyr penigamp!

👋Good to see you there Alliance Leisure. It was fantastic to see so many connections being made at the Solace #WalesConference. Excited for more collaborations in the future!

🌟 Only 3 weeks left to apply for our Wales Aspiring Leaders Programme. We're looking for rising managers ready for senior roles in local government. This fantastic opportunity includes mentoring, workshops, and networking. Apply by 25th of April via ➡️ [email protected]

🚨 Know someone ready to lead in Welsh #LocalGov? Nominate them for the Solace Wales Aspiring Leaders Programme: ✅ CEO mentoring ✅ Leadership workshops ✅ Unmissable networking Act fast, closes 25 April 👉 [email protected] #SolaceWalesAspiringLeaders #LocalGov

⏳ Last chance to apply for the 2025 Wales Aspiring Leaders Programme! Deadline: Tomorrow, April 25th! Do you know someone with leadership potential? Apply or nominate at ➡️ [email protected]. #WalesAspiringLeaders

Final call for future leaders! Applications for the Wales Aspiring Leaders Programme close TODAY, 25 April. ✨ 1:1 CEO mentoring, ✨ Top leadership workshops ✨ + Access to the Solace Wales Conference 2026! Know a future leader? Nominate now: ➡️ Email: [email protected]

📢 Chief Executives & Returning Officers in Wales: Join our New Returning Officer Workshop on 17 July! ✅ Expert guidance ✅ Practical tools ✅ Fully funded 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4mVU5uD 📩 Contact: [email protected] #SolaceWales #Elections #LocalGov

🚀 We're kicking off our Wales Aspiring Leaders Programme with 18 confirmed participants for Cohort 2! Our first module is happening now in Conwy and we're hearing leadership journeys from Rhun ap Gareth, Aaron Evans & Ian Bancroft. #SolaceWalesAspiringLeaders #FutureLeaders

🌟 Kicking off the inaugural #NewReturningOfficer Workshop with 13 Welsh councils! Chief Execs, ROs & Electoral Officers are diving into: 🗳️ RO roles 📜 Electoral law 🛠️ Tools & risks Strengthening democracy, together. #Elections #SolaceWales #LocalGov

🗳️Great conversations this morning packed with insights, top tips & collaboration. 👏 Thanks to Solace Wales Branch for funding this inaugural session. 📬 Need election support? Reach out: [email protected] #ElectoralIntegrity #LocalGov #DemocracyInAction

🎉 Applications now open: Wales Aspiring Leaders Programme - new dedicated programme page now live! bit.ly/4rNMe3O Designed for managers with potential to step into senior leadership. Chief Executives, nominate your rising star by 24 April, 2026 👉 [email protected]

🌠 Chief Executives: back your next senior leader in Welsh local government. Who's your next rising star? 12 months development Includes: 1:1 CEO/Director mentoring, workshops + a senior peer network. Deadline: 24 Apr 2026 Info: bit.ly/3NjcgNK 👉 [email protected]

📣 Chief Executives: identify your senior‑track manager in Welsh local government and put them forward. 1 per org (initially) • 12 months • 1:1 mentoring • workshops • peer network FAQs + details: bit.ly/4bspalL Nominate by 24 April, 2026 👉 [email protected]

Reflecting on #InternationalWomensDay last week, Kath O’Dwyer — Chair of Solace and former Chief Exec of St Helens MBC — shares one practical action for leaders: Identify one female colleague at each level of your organisation. Ask about their ambitions. Help make it happen.

“Would you mind just giving me your advice?” We hear it all the time. And the answer is always: absolutely. Because it’s not just about placements — it’s about being a trusted partner, every step of the way. #LocalGov #InterimLeadership #IIMSurvey2026 #IIMSurvey

Interim managers are public servants at heart. So are we. That’s why how we support you goes beyond placements — it’s built on shared values. Voting opens 1 April. Share your experience. #LocalGov #InterimLeadership #IIMSurvey2026 #IIMSurvey

Final weeks to nominate a future senior leader in Welsh local gov. ✅ 12 months includes 1:1 CEO/Director mentoring, workshops + peer network. ✅ CE endorsed; 1 per org (initially). ✅ Deadline: 24 Apr 2026 • FAQs/details: bit.ly/3PFZHNy Apply 👉 [email protected]

The IIM survey is open — and it shapes how interim providers support you. If we’ve made a difference, we’d really value your vote. 👉 bit.ly/3OdYdcP #LocalGov #IIMSurvey2026 #IIMSurvey