Kate Herbert

📣 Awesome job alert! 📣 Are you passionate and knowledgeable about local government? Do you want to be personally involved in supporting improvement in councils? We are looking for new Senior Regional Advisers to work with councils across London and the SE (link in comments)

Excited to be on my way to Liverpool for #LGAConf25 and catching with colleagues from up and down the land. On a very crowded train, I’m feeling smug to have packed the best conference goodie I have ever picked up courtesy of @KPMG 🌬️

Join our webinar examining support for children with SEND in their early years. This session will explore national policy and effective early intervention strategies. The webinar will take place on 30th June and is a fully subsidised. Register now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-for-…

This year marks 60 years since the creation of London's boroughs under the 1965 London Government Act. From housing to education, these 32 boroughs have shaped the capital's communities. Here's a snapshot of how councils are celebrating this milestone. #LondonBoroughs60 1/9

The Innovation Zone offers a vibrant, creative space and programme within the LGA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition. Applications to host a session at #LGAConf25 are open now ⬇️ orlo.uk/7MyNp

Through our leadership programmes we provide a wide range of officer development programmes for executive leaders, chief executives, and rising stars. Discover how our sector support programme develops the skills of #LocalGov leaders: orlo.uk/3H88U

London is facing the most severe homelessness pressures in the country. Spending on Temporary Accommodation has jumped 68% in a year. If these trends continue, homelessness will bankrupt boroughs. Our housing spokesperson Cllr @GracieMaeW gave evidence in Parliament yesterday.

We're delighted the 'Make a difference: Work for your local council' campaign is now live! There has never been a more important time for a recruitment drive in the local government sector. Full details here: local.gov.uk/about/news/lga… #LocalGov #MakeADifference #LocalCouncilJobs

Our sector support survey closes today. Don't miss your chance to help shape next year's offer to #LocalGov - it will only take 5 minutes. local.gov.uk/our-support

Now that’s what I call a town hall! 📍Københavns Rådhus #NowThatsWhatICallATownHall #Copehagen

What an incredible achievement for @Gracie3110 & others involved in the long history of this programme. 20 years and counting

After an inspiring week with councillors and officials across local government I want to thank everyone at @LGAcomms #LGAConf24 We are at our best when we work as partners in power, and we are committed to resetting the relationship with central government.

We're a government that believes in the power of local government. #LGAConf24

The inaugural Leaders Council in Harrogate today is only the start of things to come as we set out to reset the relationship between central and local government. By working as partners in power, across the country and across political lines we can achieve great things. #LGAConf24

One in five councillors in England and Wales have received death threats or threats of violence, according to a new survey Read more ⬇️ trib.al/fICLDJ9

Fifth of England and Wales councillors have been threatened, survey finds dlvr.it/TFVvvV

Our new #DebateNotHate survey has found that over a fifth of cllrs have received a death threat due to their role.   1 in 10 had someone attend their home in a way that they considered intimidating.   Read the survey in full and our statement ⤵️ 1/3 local.gov.uk/about/news/mor…

Ahead of the Budget we continue to warn about the growing financial crisis facing councils 🎥 📺 LGA Vice Chair @bevcraig spoke to @SkyNews tonight about the real-life impact this is having on the services our communities rely on

Our upcoming course 'Effective Opposition' is happening in Warwick on the 26-27 October. It will explore the nature of effective opposition and give insight into various successful personal leadership and influencing styles 👇 orlo.uk/JqTTN

The Innovation Zone at #LGAConf24 showcases the outstanding, innovative work of councils. Cllr @AbiBrown1 shares what to expect and will chair the spotlight on delivering improvement and assurance through corporate peer challenge, Weds 23/10 at 8.35am. orlo.uk/32Zuf

Our guide to navigating financial uncertainty and building resilience has practical advice, guidance, and tools that can be effectively implemented to improve financial resilience in #LocalGov. Produced w/ @EYnews and Section 151 officer insight. orlo.uk/XuLCo