Charlotte Eisenhart, ADSO Chief Exec, shares some positive reflections from #LGAConf26. We launched a new report, alongside our partners. And we heard how much the work of democratic services professionals is valued by senior leaders.
🌈 Charlotte’s reasons to be hopeful
👉 https://ow.ly/FF5r50ZncuS
🌈 Charlotte’s reasons to be hopeful
👉 https://ow.ly/FF5r50ZncuS
July 14, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Charlotte Eisenhart, ADSO Chief Exec, shares some positive reflections from #LGAConf26. We launched a new report, alongside our partners. And we heard how much the work of democratic services professionals is valued by senior leaders.
🌈 Charlotte’s reasons to be hopeful
👉 https://ow.ly/FF5r50ZncuS
🌈 Charlotte’s reasons to be hopeful
👉 https://ow.ly/FF5r50ZncuS
Back from sunny Bournemouth after attending the @local.gov.uk. It was encouraging to hear so many councils committed to tackling the Temporary Accommodation crisis and powerful to hear testimonies from roundabouthomeless.org colleagues on their lived experience.
#LGAConf26
#LGAConf26
July 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Back from sunny Bournemouth after attending the @local.gov.uk. It was encouraging to hear so many councils committed to tackling the Temporary Accommodation crisis and powerful to hear testimonies from roundabouthomeless.org colleagues on their lived experience.
#LGAConf26
#LGAConf26
Last week, we attended #LGAConf26 to share more about our new research on Council Tax Reduction (CTR).
Our report highlights the challenges around accessing CTR and how the UK Govt can work with local authorities to increase take-up.
www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
Our report highlights the challenges around accessing CTR and how the UK Govt can work with local authorities to increase take-up.
www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
July 13, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Last week, we attended #LGAConf26 to share more about our new research on Council Tax Reduction (CTR).
Our report highlights the challenges around accessing CTR and how the UK Govt can work with local authorities to increase take-up.
www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
Our report highlights the challenges around accessing CTR and how the UK Govt can work with local authorities to increase take-up.
www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...
#LGAConf26 This week we joined great conversations at the LGA Annual Conference. Key themes were neighbourhood health and the evolving role of Mayoral Strategic Authorities in public service and public sector reform.
Hear from our Chief Executive, Anna Randle wrapping up our time in Bournemouth. 👇
Hear from our Chief Executive, Anna Randle wrapping up our time in Bournemouth. 👇
July 10, 2026 at 8:14 AM
#LGAConf26 This week we joined great conversations at the LGA Annual Conference. Key themes were neighbourhood health and the evolving role of Mayoral Strategic Authorities in public service and public sector reform.
Hear from our Chief Executive, Anna Randle wrapping up our time in Bournemouth. 👇
Hear from our Chief Executive, Anna Randle wrapping up our time in Bournemouth. 👇
The conversations don't end with #LGAConf26.
If you'd like to continue discussing local government reorganisation, strategic authorities, systems leadership or place-based change, we'd love to hear from you.
📨info@leadershipcentre.org.uk
If you'd like to continue discussing local government reorganisation, strategic authorities, systems leadership or place-based change, we'd love to hear from you.
📨info@leadershipcentre.org.uk
July 9, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The conversations don't end with #LGAConf26.
If you'd like to continue discussing local government reorganisation, strategic authorities, systems leadership or place-based change, we'd love to hear from you.
📨info@leadershipcentre.org.uk
If you'd like to continue discussing local government reorganisation, strategic authorities, systems leadership or place-based change, we'd love to hear from you.
📨info@leadershipcentre.org.uk
Three great days at #LGAConf26. Thanks to everyone who visited the photo exhibition, joined our breakfast event and shared their ideas. If we didn't get the chance to speak, here's a snapshot of how the Leadership Centre is supporting places through change. 👇
July 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Three great days at #LGAConf26. Thanks to everyone who visited the photo exhibition, joined our breakfast event and shared their ideas. If we didn't get the chance to speak, here's a snapshot of how the Leadership Centre is supporting places through change. 👇
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
“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
Encouraging to see so much interest in why trees matter at #LGAconf26
If you're at the conference, come and see us at stand P78, Purbeck Hall to hear more and pick up a free tree!
If you're at the conference, come and see us at stand P78, Purbeck Hall to hear more and pick up a free tree!
July 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Encouraging to see so much interest in why trees matter at #LGAconf26
If you're at the conference, come and see us at stand P78, Purbeck Hall to hear more and pick up a free tree!
If you're at the conference, come and see us at stand P78, Purbeck Hall to hear more and pick up a free tree!
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.
Senior Policy Fellow Lucinda Allen responded to Baroness Casey’s speech yesterday at #LGAConf26 by welcoming the prospect of a 'Big Conversation' on social care funding and emphasising the need for urgency in critical sector reforms.
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4eRjDqR
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4eRjDqR
July 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Senior Policy Fellow Lucinda Allen responded to Baroness Casey’s speech yesterday at #LGAConf26 by welcoming the prospect of a 'Big Conversation' on social care funding and emphasising the need for urgency in critical sector reforms.
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4eRjDqR
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4eRjDqR
THE PARTICIPATORY COUNCIL
Inlogov's new report on how councils can make effective use of innovative participatory approaches is available now on our stand (P33) at #LGAConf26
Or download a copy from:
epapers.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/4...
Inlogov's new report on how councils can make effective use of innovative participatory approaches is available now on our stand (P33) at #LGAConf26
Or download a copy from:
epapers.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/4...
epapers.bham.ac.uk
July 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM
THE PARTICIPATORY COUNCIL
Inlogov's new report on how councils can make effective use of innovative participatory approaches is available now on our stand (P33) at #LGAConf26
Or download a copy from:
epapers.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/4...
Inlogov's new report on how councils can make effective use of innovative participatory approaches is available now on our stand (P33) at #LGAConf26
Or download a copy from:
epapers.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/4...
It's been fantastic to see delegates taking time to explore the exhibition & share stories of the people who've inspired them in their own careers. Thanks to Thinking Place & @local.gov.uk for bringing these stories to life. If you're at #LGAConf26, do stop by & chat with the Leadership Centre team.
July 8, 2026 at 10:33 AM
It's been fantastic to see delegates taking time to explore the exhibition & share stories of the people who've inspired them in their own careers. Thanks to Thinking Place & @local.gov.uk for bringing these stories to life. If you're at #LGAConf26, do stop by & chat with the Leadership Centre team.
Conferences often focus on policies & structures. But lasting change is always about people. That's exactly what 'Inspiring People who make our Place' at #LGAConf26 celebrates and we're proud to be sponsoring the photo exhibition this year.
July 8, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Conferences often focus on policies & structures. But lasting change is always about people. That's exactly what 'Inspiring People who make our Place' at #LGAConf26 celebrates and we're proud to be sponsoring the photo exhibition this year.
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.
We’re back for another day at #LGAConf26, discussing all things #HealthInequalities at stand P30.
Come and say hello, talk to our colleagues about our work on promoting healthy lives for all and explore our local authority dashboard ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4foUnr5
Come and say hello, talk to our colleagues about our work on promoting healthy lives for all and explore our local authority dashboard ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4foUnr5
July 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
We’re back for another day at #LGAConf26, discussing all things #HealthInequalities at stand P30.
Come and say hello, talk to our colleagues about our work on promoting healthy lives for all and explore our local authority dashboard ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4foUnr5
Come and say hello, talk to our colleagues about our work on promoting healthy lives for all and explore our local authority dashboard ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4foUnr5
CHALLENGER PARTIES IN POWER LOCALLY
What happens when parties new to government win control of councils?
We looked at >20 Reform and Green councils to find out.
Pick up a free copy of our report on stand P33 at #LGAConf26 or download a copy.
epapers.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/4...
What happens when parties new to government win control of councils?
We looked at >20 Reform and Green councils to find out.
Pick up a free copy of our report on stand P33 at #LGAConf26 or download a copy.
epapers.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/4...
July 8, 2026 at 8:56 AM
CHALLENGER PARTIES IN POWER LOCALLY
What happens when parties new to government win control of councils?
We looked at >20 Reform and Green councils to find out.
Pick up a free copy of our report on stand P33 at #LGAConf26 or download a copy.
epapers.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/4...
What happens when parties new to government win control of councils?
We looked at >20 Reform and Green councils to find out.
Pick up a free copy of our report on stand P33 at #LGAConf26 or download a copy.
epapers.bham.ac.uk//id/eprint/4...
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
Great to catch up with
SoS at MHCLG, Steve Reed MP at @local.gov.uk #LGAConf26 in Bournemouth and discuss how @coopcouncils.bsky.social members are bringing co‑operative values to life through the government’s #PrideInPlace programme across the UK to build stronger, more resilient communities.
SoS at MHCLG, Steve Reed MP at @local.gov.uk #LGAConf26 in Bournemouth and discuss how @coopcouncils.bsky.social members are bringing co‑operative values to life through the government’s #PrideInPlace programme across the UK to build stronger, more resilient communities.
July 8, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Great to catch up with
SoS at MHCLG, Steve Reed MP at @local.gov.uk #LGAConf26 in Bournemouth and discuss how @coopcouncils.bsky.social members are bringing co‑operative values to life through the government’s #PrideInPlace programme across the UK to build stronger, more resilient communities.
SoS at MHCLG, Steve Reed MP at @local.gov.uk #LGAConf26 in Bournemouth and discuss how @coopcouncils.bsky.social members are bringing co‑operative values to life through the government’s #PrideInPlace programme across the UK to build stronger, more resilient 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.
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