Looking forward to the start of #LGAConf26 representing @bassetlawdc.bsky.social as well as being a proud @lgalabour.bsky.social Councillor where we are still the largest party in local government 🌹
July 7, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Looking forward to the start of #LGAConf26 representing @bassetlawdc.bsky.social as well as being a proud @lgalabour.bsky.social Councillor where we are still the largest party in local government 🌹
“Gambling is designed to be addictive – If you are struggling to stop that is why. The problem is that messaging isn’t getting through enough – that’s what Chapter One aims to do.”
An important point from Chapter One‘s James Grimes at our #LGAConf26 fringe event this morning
An important point from Chapter One‘s James Grimes at our #LGAConf26 fringe event this morning
July 9, 2026 at 9:22 AM
“Gambling is designed to be addictive – If you are struggling to stop that is why. The problem is that messaging isn’t getting through enough – that’s what Chapter One aims to do.”
An important point from Chapter One‘s James Grimes at our #LGAConf26 fringe event this morning
An important point from Chapter One‘s James Grimes at our #LGAConf26 fringe event this morning
Great to meet Cllr Andy Graham, Leader of the West Oxfordshire District Council, at #LGAConf26 today.
We had a valuable discussion about raising awareness of gambling-related harm as a public health issue, & the importance of recognising that it can affect anyone.
We had a valuable discussion about raising awareness of gambling-related harm as a public health issue, & the importance of recognising that it can affect anyone.
July 8, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Great to meet Cllr Andy Graham, Leader of the West Oxfordshire District Council, at #LGAConf26 today.
We had a valuable discussion about raising awareness of gambling-related harm as a public health issue, & the importance of recognising that it can affect anyone.
We had a valuable discussion about raising awareness of gambling-related harm as a public health issue, & the importance of recognising that it can affect anyone.
Thank you Cllr Lynn Denham for your time at #LGAConf26 this morning.
We had a valuable discussion about the role prevention, education & public awareness can play alongside wider public health & partnership approaches to reducing gambling-related harm & preventing suicide.
We had a valuable discussion about the role prevention, education & public awareness can play alongside wider public health & partnership approaches to reducing gambling-related harm & preventing suicide.
July 8, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Thank you Cllr Lynn Denham for your time at #LGAConf26 this morning.
We had a valuable discussion about the role prevention, education & public awareness can play alongside wider public health & partnership approaches to reducing gambling-related harm & preventing suicide.
We had a valuable discussion about the role prevention, education & public awareness can play alongside wider public health & partnership approaches to reducing gambling-related harm & preventing suicide.
We are grateful to Cllr Wayne Major of Erewash Borough Council for taking the time to meet with us at #LGAConf26 today.
We had a valuable conversation about the importance of listening to bereaved families & ensuring lived experience informs local prevention & support.
We had a valuable conversation about the importance of listening to bereaved families & ensuring lived experience informs local prevention & support.
July 8, 2026 at 10:15 AM
We are grateful to Cllr Wayne Major of Erewash Borough Council for taking the time to meet with us at #LGAConf26 today.
We had a valuable conversation about the importance of listening to bereaved families & ensuring lived experience informs local prevention & support.
We had a valuable conversation about the importance of listening to bereaved families & ensuring lived experience informs local prevention & support.
It was a pleasure to meet Jackie King, Chief Executive of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, at #LGAConf26 this morning to discuss preventing gambling-related suicide & the important role local government can play in protecting communities.
July 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM
It was a pleasure to meet Jackie King, Chief Executive of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, at #LGAConf26 this morning to discuss preventing gambling-related suicide & the important role local government can play in protecting communities.
Thank you to Cllr Annie-May O'Neill of Essex County Council for taking the time to listen to the experiences of bereaved families at #LGAConf26 today.
Conversations like these help build the local leadership needed to prevent gambling-related harm.
Conversations like these help build the local leadership needed to prevent gambling-related harm.
July 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Thank you to Cllr Annie-May O'Neill of Essex County Council for taking the time to listen to the experiences of bereaved families at #LGAConf26 today.
Conversations like these help build the local leadership needed to prevent gambling-related harm.
Conversations like these help build the local leadership needed to prevent gambling-related harm.
Really positive to meet Cllr Chahal, Leader of Slough Borough Council, at #LGAConf26 today.
We discussed the urgent need for local communities to have more say over the licensing of gambling premises in their areas.
We discussed the urgent need for local communities to have more say over the licensing of gambling premises in their areas.
July 7, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Really positive to meet Cllr Chahal, Leader of Slough Borough Council, at #LGAConf26 today.
We discussed the urgent need for local communities to have more say over the licensing of gambling premises in their areas.
We discussed the urgent need for local communities to have more say over the licensing of gambling premises in their areas.
Thank you Cllr Caroline Topping, Leader of East Suffolk Council, for taking the time to speak with bereaved families at #LGAConf26 today.
We appreciated your support in understanding the severe impact of gambling harms.
We appreciated your support in understanding the severe impact of gambling harms.
July 7, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Thank you Cllr Caroline Topping, Leader of East Suffolk Council, for taking the time to speak with bereaved families at #LGAConf26 today.
We appreciated your support in understanding the severe impact of gambling harms.
We appreciated your support in understanding the severe impact of gambling harms.
Join us at #LGAConf26 to discuss how councils can help prevent harm and save lives.
June 5, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Join us at #LGAConf26 to discuss how councils can help prevent harm and save lives.
What does it take to bring two councils together as one team?
Chief executives from Dorset, Breckland, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, Brentwood and Rochford shared honest lessons on joint culture, political navigation, and ending well. #LGAConf26
Chief executives from Dorset, Breckland, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, Brentwood and Rochford shared honest lessons on joint culture, political navigation, and ending well. #LGAConf26
July 9, 2026 at 11:02 AM
What does it take to bring two councils together as one team?
Chief executives from Dorset, Breckland, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, Brentwood and Rochford shared honest lessons on joint culture, political navigation, and ending well. #LGAConf26
Chief executives from Dorset, Breckland, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, Brentwood and Rochford shared honest lessons on joint culture, political navigation, and ending well. #LGAConf26
Opening the Innovation Zone this morning with a session on redesigning services around prevention and early support. How do councils make the shift from crisis response to genuinely proactive models at scale?
With Nottingham City, Eastbourne and Lewes, Essex and Wigan Council.
#LGAConf26
With Nottingham City, Eastbourne and Lewes, Essex and Wigan Council.
#LGAConf26
July 8, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Opening the Innovation Zone this morning with a session on redesigning services around prevention and early support. How do councils make the shift from crisis response to genuinely proactive models at scale?
With Nottingham City, Eastbourne and Lewes, Essex and Wigan Council.
#LGAConf26
With Nottingham City, Eastbourne and Lewes, Essex and Wigan Council.
#LGAConf26
Connected data, AI analytics, and a co-designed delivery model are central to the approach being shared. #LGAConf26
July 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Connected data, AI analytics, and a co-designed delivery model are central to the approach being shared. #LGAConf26
Standing room only in the Innovation Zone - accelerating proactive prevention at scale, bringing together councils, the LGA, Newton & DHSC.
The central question: how do you move prevention from aspiration to consistent practice across a national programme? #LGAConf26
The central question: how do you move prevention from aspiration to consistent practice across a national programme? #LGAConf26
July 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Standing room only in the Innovation Zone - accelerating proactive prevention at scale, bringing together councils, the LGA, Newton & DHSC.
The central question: how do you move prevention from aspiration to consistent practice across a national programme? #LGAConf26
The central question: how do you move prevention from aspiration to consistent practice across a national programme? #LGAConf26
Key themes from the session: inspection readiness is stronger when tenants are involved throughout, not just consulted at the end. Peer experience between councils is proving as valuable as formal guidance. Practical, honest exchange from those doing the work. #LGAConf26
July 7, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Key themes from the session: inspection readiness is stronger when tenants are involved throughout, not just consulted at the end. Peer experience between councils is proving as valuable as formal guidance. Practical, honest exchange from those doing the work. #LGAConf26
In the Innovation Zone now: councils and the Regulator of Social Housing on what inspection preparation and peer learning look like in practice.
How are landlords using tenant insight to improve services from the inside out? #LGAConf26
How are landlords using tenant insight to improve services from the inside out? #LGAConf26
July 7, 2026 at 11:55 AM
In the Innovation Zone now: councils and the Regulator of Social Housing on what inspection preparation and peer learning look like in practice.
How are landlords using tenant insight to improve services from the inside out? #LGAConf26
How are landlords using tenant insight to improve services from the inside out? #LGAConf26
Welcome to the #LGAConf26!
We're delighted to be here in Bournemouth for the flagship event in the #LocalGov calendar.
Over the next three days we'll be sharing highlights, conversations and inspiring examples of innovation from across the conference.
We're delighted to be here in Bournemouth for the flagship event in the #LocalGov calendar.
Over the next three days we'll be sharing highlights, conversations and inspiring examples of innovation from across the conference.
July 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Welcome to the #LGAConf26!
We're delighted to be here in Bournemouth for the flagship event in the #LocalGov calendar.
Over the next three days we'll be sharing highlights, conversations and inspiring examples of innovation from across the conference.
We're delighted to be here in Bournemouth for the flagship event in the #LocalGov calendar.
Over the next three days we'll be sharing highlights, conversations and inspiring examples of innovation from across the conference.
We're days away from #LGAConf26, the biggest local gov event of the year.
Hear from speakers:
- RT Hon Steve Reed OBE MP
- Zack Polanski
- Rt Hon Suella Braverman KC MP
- Zöe Franklin MP
- Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly TD VR MP
- Cllr Hannah Dalton
Find more information: https://orlo.uk/h5GVt
Hear from speakers:
- RT Hon Steve Reed OBE MP
- Zack Polanski
- Rt Hon Suella Braverman KC MP
- Zöe Franklin MP
- Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly TD VR MP
- Cllr Hannah Dalton
Find more information: https://orlo.uk/h5GVt
July 2, 2026 at 9:02 AM
We're days away from #LGAConf26, the biggest local gov event of the year.
Hear from speakers:
- RT Hon Steve Reed OBE MP
- Zack Polanski
- Rt Hon Suella Braverman KC MP
- Zöe Franklin MP
- Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly TD VR MP
- Cllr Hannah Dalton
Find more information: https://orlo.uk/h5GVt
Hear from speakers:
- RT Hon Steve Reed OBE MP
- Zack Polanski
- Rt Hon Suella Braverman KC MP
- Zöe Franklin MP
- Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly TD VR MP
- Cllr Hannah Dalton
Find more information: https://orlo.uk/h5GVt
Just one week to go before #LGAConf26 returns to Bournemouth
For early risers, we've organised morning activities this year, including a scenic run along Bournemouth's seafront, a sunrise swim, or a gentle coastal walk to start the day.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/zh1ll
For early risers, we've organised morning activities this year, including a scenic run along Bournemouth's seafront, a sunrise swim, or a gentle coastal walk to start the day.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/zh1ll
June 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Just one week to go before #LGAConf26 returns to Bournemouth
For early risers, we've organised morning activities this year, including a scenic run along Bournemouth's seafront, a sunrise swim, or a gentle coastal walk to start the day.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/zh1ll
For early risers, we've organised morning activities this year, including a scenic run along Bournemouth's seafront, a sunrise swim, or a gentle coastal walk to start the day.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/zh1ll
This year #LGAConf26 is being hosted in Bournemouth. Delegates are encouraged to make the most of the coastline.
Morning activities have been organised for early risers, including a scenic seafront run, a sunrise swim, and a coastal walk.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/2KItP
Morning activities have been organised for early risers, including a scenic seafront run, a sunrise swim, and a coastal walk.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/2KItP
June 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
This year #LGAConf26 is being hosted in Bournemouth. Delegates are encouraged to make the most of the coastline.
Morning activities have been organised for early risers, including a scenic seafront run, a sunrise swim, and a coastal walk.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/2KItP
Morning activities have been organised for early risers, including a scenic seafront run, a sunrise swim, and a coastal walk.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/2KItP
Get ready for #LGAConf26 in Bournemouth!
We're bringing top speakers and sessions to the heart of Bournemouth, home to seven miles of sandy beaches, the iconic pier, and fantastic dining.
Secure your place today: https://orlo.uk/U9zlg
We're bringing top speakers and sessions to the heart of Bournemouth, home to seven miles of sandy beaches, the iconic pier, and fantastic dining.
Secure your place today: https://orlo.uk/U9zlg
June 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Get ready for #LGAConf26 in Bournemouth!
We're bringing top speakers and sessions to the heart of Bournemouth, home to seven miles of sandy beaches, the iconic pier, and fantastic dining.
Secure your place today: https://orlo.uk/U9zlg
We're bringing top speakers and sessions to the heart of Bournemouth, home to seven miles of sandy beaches, the iconic pier, and fantastic dining.
Secure your place today: https://orlo.uk/U9zlg
#LGAConf26 delegates, Bournemouth Pier is on the conference doorstep.
Delegates can explore local museums, historic architecture, and cultural landmarks, all within reach of the venue.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/w0RpN
Delegates can explore local museums, historic architecture, and cultural landmarks, all within reach of the venue.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/w0RpN
June 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
#LGAConf26 delegates, Bournemouth Pier is on the conference doorstep.
Delegates can explore local museums, historic architecture, and cultural landmarks, all within reach of the venue.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/w0RpN
Delegates can explore local museums, historic architecture, and cultural landmarks, all within reach of the venue.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/w0RpN
Just over a month to go until #LGAConf26 returns to Bournemouth, 7–9 July 2026.
Early risers can enjoy a seafront run, sunrise swim, or coastal walk.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/662pF
Early risers can enjoy a seafront run, sunrise swim, or coastal walk.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/662pF
June 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Just over a month to go until #LGAConf26 returns to Bournemouth, 7–9 July 2026.
Early risers can enjoy a seafront run, sunrise swim, or coastal walk.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/662pF
Early risers can enjoy a seafront run, sunrise swim, or coastal walk.
Register now: https://orlo.uk/662pF
The Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly, Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will join us for a conference plenary during #LGAConf26
Book your place and view the programme: https://orlo.uk/W8T3m
Image: James Cleverly ©House of Commons/Laurie Noble
Book your place and view the programme: https://orlo.uk/W8T3m
Image: James Cleverly ©House of Commons/Laurie Noble
June 1, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly, Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will join us for a conference plenary during #LGAConf26
Book your place and view the programme: https://orlo.uk/W8T3m
Image: James Cleverly ©House of Commons/Laurie Noble
Book your place and view the programme: https://orlo.uk/W8T3m
Image: James Cleverly ©House of Commons/Laurie Noble
The Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government will be joining us at the opening plenary at #LGAConf26.
Join us in Bournemouth, 7-9 July 2026. Book your place and view programme: https://orlo.uk/htQdr
Steven Reed ©House of Commons
Join us in Bournemouth, 7-9 July 2026. Book your place and view programme: https://orlo.uk/htQdr
Steven Reed ©House of Commons
May 29, 2026 at 9:03 AM
The Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government will be joining us at the opening plenary at #LGAConf26.
Join us in Bournemouth, 7-9 July 2026. Book your place and view programme: https://orlo.uk/htQdr
Steven Reed ©House of Commons
Join us in Bournemouth, 7-9 July 2026. Book your place and view programme: https://orlo.uk/htQdr
Steven Reed ©House of Commons