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We are pleased to continue spotlighting the fantastic individuals who are supporting the Innovation Awards. Our judges play a crucial role in helping us acknowledge exceptional work taking place across the public sector. Today we want to recognise Chris Hart! #iNetworkAwards

We are delighted to recognise our Innovation Awards judges! A special thank you to Heather Toomey, @ICOnews, your contributions, expertise & deep understanding of the sector have been instrumental in highlighting outstanding innovation #iNetworkAwards

Our Director Shelley Heckman and Chair of the iNetwork Executive Board Alison McKenzie-Folan OBE @WiganCouncil are incredibly proud to announce that we have been named Finalists in the “Public Sector Organisation of the Year” category at the British Data Awards 2026! #News #Data

We are incredibly grateful to our Innovation Awards judges for generously giving their time & expertise to support this year’s awards. Thank you Chris Woodhouse, your insight has played a vital role in recognising innovation in the TIPS Award category. #iNetworkAwards

A brilliant opportunity to join the upcoming Northern Festival of the Adult Social Care Front Door, by the Northern Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS). A week‑long series of engaging online events designed to support councils! 👉eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-northern-f…

You are invited to join us for the next iN The Loop on 17th March, to discuss 'Navigating the Pressures on Planning'.  We will be joined by speakers from South Ribble Borough Council, The University of Manchester & @TamesideCouncil. Register at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-loop-… #Events

The team is out today at the @TamesideCouncil Staff Conference! We are excited to be here, connecting with colleagues across the council and sharing how we support innovation, collaboration and resilience. If you are at the conference today, come and say hello at our stand!👋

View the outstanding individuals who have been shortlisted as finalists for the iNetwork Champion Award. They have gone above & beyond to actively promote iNetwork & @istanduk work to support shared insights, learning & best practice. 👉i-network.org.uk/awards-finalis… #iNetworkAwards

We are thrilled to share the Outstanding Contribution Finalists for the Innovation Awards! This category recognises the exceptional collective contribution of an iNetwork member organisation. 👏@bradfordmdc @greatermcr @ManCityCouncil @northyorksc @TamesideCouncil @WiganCouncil

We are excited to reveal the Finalists for the Innovation Awards 2025/26! A huge congratulations to all the incredible teams and individuals who have been shortlisted this year. View the finalists here: i-network.org.uk/awards-finalis… #iNetworkAwards

We are excited to bring you another instalment of our popular webcast series, packed with fresh insights from across the sector. Join us on Tuesday 17 March, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, for a session on 'Navigating the Pressures on Planning'. Register now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-loop-…

Stay up to date with upcoming events👇 🔹 25 Feb – Procurement Act Peer Support Group 🔹 26 Feb – Assistive Tech in Adult Social Care 🔹 17 Mar – iN the Loop: Pressures on Planning 🔹 19 Mar – IT Service Management Network Explore all events & register: mailchi.mp/i-network/febe…

The Northern WARP Annual Conference 2026 is back! To join us register your interest👉 forms.gle/8h4nSwF63cNVfd… To sponsor or exhibit contact👉Karys.Thompson@tameside.gov.uk If you joined us in 2025 recordings are available until 11 March, view them at: northernwarp2025.com

Sign up to our mailing list and be the first to receive the latest information on all of our upcoming exciting events and news! When you sign up, you may indicate which programme area and topic you are interested in. 👉Sign up here: mailchi.mp/i-network/inet… #SignUp #Events

Today is a bittersweet milestone for iNetwork, @iStandUK & @greatermcr family. As Phil Swan prepares to step into his new role at the @SciTechgovuk we are taking a moment to celebrate an extraordinary 22-year journey! Read the blog👉i-network.org.uk/2026/02/13/cel… #iNetworkAwards

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for a project in the Innovation Awards, we received over 1,700 individual votes across all categories! In exactly one week, we will announce the shortlisted finalists. View all the nominations here: i-network.org.uk/awards-nominat…

The public vote for the Innovation Awards closes tonight at midnight! Your vote helps celebrate your colleagues and shine a spotlight on the brilliant work happening across our sector. i-network.org.uk/awards-public-…

Another great CAF Peer Support Group session yesterday. Huge thanks to Microsoft’s Chris Wyatt & Jon Burnett for sharing practical insights on identity and security. The community keeps growing & more sessions are planned. To join us email iNetwork@tameside.gov.uk

We’re shining a spotlight on three fantastic colleagues from @WirralCouncil recognised as iNetwork Champions! They’ve shown real dedication to collaboration, knowledge‑sharing and improving public services. Endorsements close at midnight👉i-network.org.uk/innovation-awa… #iNetworkAwards

We’re shortlisted in the @theinetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26! GMCA, @manchesterfire and @BeeNetwork, as well as several GM local authorities, have been recognised across multiple categories for work that’s improving public services, strengthening information governance and boosting collaboration across Greater Manchester. Shortlisted categories include •Transforming & Innovating Public Services Award •Connected Procurement & Commissioning Award •Effective Information Sharing & Security Award •iStandUK Award Take two minutes to vote before midnight on Wednesday, 11 February, and join us in celebrating the brilliant work happening across our organisations! orlo.uk/a4Fdu #iNetworkAwards #PublicSector #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Vote