Nick Golding

Thank you to @ElmbridgeBC for inviting me to speak on devolution and reorganisation at your staff conference at @BrooklandsMuseu today. If only there was a quick means of transport to get back to London so I don't miss our @districtcouncil chief execs meeting.

"Private landlords are sometimes asking for a year up front in terms of deposit now." @ChelmsCouncil chief Nick Eveleigh reveals the impact of the housing crisis at @districtcouncil #LGAconf24 fringe.

@alistairmcint14 Thank you for this Alistair. I think Percy Ingle was a seminal part of life and I love the fact you remember this article.

@NickGolding with the furore over Gails in Walthamstow I was reminded of your seminal piece on Percy Ingle (they had two branches in Walthamstow) lgcplus.com/politics/lgc-b…

@Jonathan_Bunn_ Yes, Jon, I think Dunc was the epitome of a genuine rebel.

A genuine rebel, honest to the core and cracking company. Thanks Dunc 🙌

It's been a sad week for everyone associated with @lgcplus in recent decades. Our legendary production editor Duncan Leslie has died. None of us will forget him in a hurry. lgcplus.com/politics/tribu…

"Give us the tools to get houses built, especially affordable homes." Here's our chairman @CllrSamuelC_A setting out our #KingsSpeech priorities, saying it can set the ground for a partnership of collaboration between district councils and the Government.

🗳️It is not just the 7am to 10pm shift at the polling station and the subsequent election count all-nighter. 🗳️Work takes place year-round on maintaining the electoral roll. Since the general election was called they have been working flat out to ensure it's free and fair.

🗳️It is thanks to the hard work, integrity and professionalism of returning officers and their dedicated teams that elections take place. 🗳️Good luck to all district council electoral teams today! 🗳️And thank you to all of you for your service to democracy. (1/2)

“As we get districts, counties, the voluntary sector, the NHS and other partners working together at a neighbourhood level, we can put resources together and get better outcomes.” Patricia Hewitt at #dcnconf2024

Delighted to say #dcnconf2024 is packed for @CllrSamuelC_A's chairman's address.

After a fortnight away, nothing says 'welcome back to London' quite like a six and a half hour tailback to get through the Blackwall tunnel.

@marxculture @dominiccampbell @Samfr As a now politically impartial local gov officer I offer no opinion on the central government guidance which required councils to fly a flag on Prince Andrew's birthday.

People who work in local government - what's the most ridiculous thing you've had to ask permission to central government for? Or been prevented from doing because of central government guidance?

Yet another delay in national waste policy with local ramifications! "“Councils need clarity on waste policy and we need it urgently," says @snelmzie after #EPR delayed by year. districtcouncils.info/we-need-certai…

"Where district councils exist, they’re a big part of the municipal structure, and it’s impossible to see how ICSs could meet their objectives without districts playing a part." Thanks to @Davewwest & @HSJnews for covering DCN/@TheKingsFund study. hsj.co.uk/expert-briefin…

"A great opportunity exists to build the relationships, systems, & the shared ambition to make the step change we need to address health inequality." @NKDCCX - North Kesteven DC's Ian Fytche writes for @HSJnews on the potential of district councils in ICSs hsj.co.uk/integrated-car…

LGA attendees, join us at our Fringe Session discussing our recently released Kings Fund report. Speakers include Senior Researcher Chris Naylor, The King’s Fund & NHS Confederation Chief Exec Mathew Taylor. Find out more here: districtcouncils.info/driving-better… #lga2023

District council services play a key role in determining the health of their communities, making districts indispensable strategic partners in integrated care systems. This is the conclusion of a @TheKingsFund report for @districtcouncil launched today. districtcouncils.info/driving-better…

I'm so looking forward to seeing all my #localgov pals at #LGAConf23. Come and see me and the rest of the @districtcouncil team at stand W2.

It's so sad to learn of the death of Bob Kerslake. In my @lgcplus days he gave such thoughtful insight to our journalists and we were hugely grateful for his eagerness to express his wisdom at our events. A lovely man and a champion of #localgov.

Truly fascinating discussion with member councils on building organisational resilience today, with bold vision expressed on robotics, AI, the working week and partnerships. Thank you to @Capita_LPS for your support.