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Just 1-week to go until the first ever LGcomms West Midlands and Staffordshire regional network meeting on 16th April at Coventry City Council. Be in the room as the network launches and connect with regional peers. FREE for members. Book via the link in our bio.

Have something to add to the LGcomms North West regional network meeting agenda? This session is shaped by members. Join discussions on elections, AI, out of hours comms and more in Bolton on 24 April. Get involved. Book via bio link

Book your spot at the first LGcomms West Midlands and Staffordshire regional network meeting at Coventry City Council, 16 April. A new space for regional discussion and networking across local government and the wider public sector. FREE for members. Book via link in our bio.

Early Bird tickets end 17 April. Gear Up and don’t miss out. Members can still secure a 2-day ticket for just £300 to LGcomms Academy 2026 (23–24 June). Expect award-winning campaigns, practical ideas you can use straight away and time to network. lgcommsacademy.co.uk

The first ever LGcomms West Midlands and Staffordshire regional network meeting takes place on 16 April in Coventry. Join colleagues to share insight, discuss elections and behaviour change, and strengthen regional connections. FREE for members. Book now via the link in our bio.

What’s on the agenda at the LGcomms North West regional network meeting? Major events, May elections, creative AI, out of hours comms and community cohesion, plus networking lunch hosted by CAN. Join us in Bolton on 24 April. Book via bio link

Going to the LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting tomorrow? Don’t rush off afterwards. Stay for the afternoon Future Comms session from 1.30 to 4pm. Mid-level practitioner colleagues are especially encouraged to stay and join the conversation. Book via link in bio.

Heading to the LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting (31 March)? Stay on afterwards for Future Comms Team: Charting the Track to Strategic Leadership (1.30–4pm). Designed for mid-level practitioner colleagues looking for more in-depth learning.

Just 2-days to go until the LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting on Tuesday 31st March. Join colleagues from across the region and explore how AI is being used in comms campaigns. To book click the link in our bio.

At the LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting on 31 March? Stay on for Future Comms Team: Charting the Track to Strategic Leadership from 1.30 to 4pm at the same venue. Early careers comms colleagues are encouraged to attend. Book now via link in bio.

Building on member feedback and conversations in Blackburn, the LGcomms North West meeting on 24 April tackles major events, elections, AI, out of hours comms and community cohesion. Be part of the discussion and connect with peers. Book via bio link

Nottingham gave the world Raleigh bikes and the iconic Chopper. This June, LGcomms Academy 2026 takes inspiration from that spirit with our theme Gear Up. Expect ideas, insight and conversations to help you keep pace with a changing world. Saddle up and secure your place.

Attending the LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting? Stay on for the afternoon session (1.30–4pm) to explore how comms officers can develop technical and practical delivery skills. Ideal for mid-level practitioners looking for more in-depth learning. Book via bio link.

Join the first ever LGcomms West Midlands and Staffordshire regional network meeting on 16th April to discuss elections, behaviour change, fly tipping comms and network with your peers. FREE for members. Book now via the link in our bio.

There’s only a week to go until the LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting in partnership with East Midlands Council. Join colleagues from across the region and explore the practical use of AI in comms campaigns with Alan Oram. To book click the link in our bio.

Be part of the first ever LGcomms West Midlands and Staffordshire regional network meeting on 16th April at Coventry City Council. Elections, behaviour change and communicating about fly tipping, plus regional networking. FREE for members. Book now via the link in our bio.

Tickets are now on sale for LGcomms Academy 2026 in the fabulous city of Nottingham on 23 and 24 June. You won’t want to miss out on this year’s academy, which has been designed based on your feedback. Book now to snap up our early bird offer. lgcommsacademy.co.uk

What should we be talking about at our next LGcomms East Midlands regional network meeting (31 March)? Join the discussion and help shape the agenda. We would love your ideas, email: rachael.pengelly@emcouncils.gov.uk/craig.forsyth@westnorthants.gov.uk. Book via link in our bio.

Tickets are going on sale for LGcomms Academy 2026 *very* soon, so to whet your appetite, take a look back at last year’s event. Watch to the end to find out where we’re heading this year! Video credit to Cloud Nine Media

From participant to custodian, closing Zero to Hero 2026 by Zheng Yang (Greater Manchester Combined Authority). A reflection on supporting Zero to Hero, confidence and stepping up when your network needs you. To read the full blog click on the link in our bio.