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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.

The LGcomms Yorkshire and Humber regional network meeting takes place in Sheffield on 24th February. FREE for LGcomms members. Book now to share insight, discuss challenges and hear from national and regional partners. lgcomms.org.uk/event/lgcomms-…

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Just 2 days to go until our final Zero to Hero session on 26th February. Join Louise Gibson from Sheffield City Council to learn how to make digital communications more inclusive. Book now via the link in our bio. FREE for LGcomms members.

Accessible communications help ensure everyone can engage with public services. Our Zero to Hero on 26 Feb focuses on inclusive digital content, covering language, design, alt text and captions. With Louise Gibson (Sheffield City Council). Book now via link in bio.

1 week to go until our final Zero to Hero on 26 Feb. The session focuses on inclusive digital communications, including plain language, design, alt text and captions. With Louise Gibson from Sheffield City Council. Book now via the link in our bio. Free for LGcomms members.

Zero to Hero concludes on 26 Feb with a session on accessibility, covering plain language, accessible design, alt text and captions to help make digital communications more inclusive. With Louise Gibson (Sheffield City Council). Book now via link in bio. FREE for LGcomms members

From the Houses of Parliament to MHCLG, day two of the LGcomms Future Leaders programme explored influence, trust, and strategy. As Amrin Bhatti writes, good communication is not just helpful – it’s essential. Read the full blog via the link in our bio.

Handling negative engagement is now part of everyday social media work. Our Zero to Hero Lunch and Learn on 19 Feb looks at approaches to managing multiple inboxes, protecting online channels and supporting team resilience. Book now via link in bio. FREE for LGcomms members.

“In a world where you can be anything… trust in, and be, yourself.” After the LGcomms Future Leaders event in Westminster, Sarah Lacey reflects on imposter syndrome, the power of comms, and why insight and boldness matter. Read the full blog via the link in our bio.

1 week to go until our social media Lunch and Learn on 19 Feb. The session covers negative engagement, multiple inboxes and protecting organisational channels, with a focus on resilience and wellbeing. With Pippa Newton and Laura Hogan-Jones. Book now via link in bio.

‘I’ve come to realise that I do belong to a gang – the local government one.’ In his latest blog, Will Mapplebeck (Core Cities UK) reflects on a life in council comms and explains why it’s still a sector he’s proud to work in. Read the full blog via the link in our bio.

Zero to Hero continues on 19 Feb with a session on social media. We’ll look at managing negative engagement across multiple inboxes, protecting your organisation’s online presence, and supporting wellbeing. With Pippa Newton and Laura Hogan-Jones. Book now via the link in our bio

Book your place at the LGcomms Yorkshire and Humber regional network meeting on 24th February at Sheffield Town Hall. A FREE afternoon session for LGcomms members to connect, share insight and discuss priorities. Limited spaces available. Book now. lgcomms.org.uk/event/lgcomms-…

Just two days to go until our first West Midlands Regional Network (11th Feb). Join Andy Allsopp (Essex County Council) for insights into communications challenges around asylum protests. Free for LGcomms members. Book now lgcomms.org.uk/event/lgcomms-…

Just two days to go until we ask who should own engagement and consultation and where it should sit in council structures. Hear Paul Gadsby and Jeannette Brooks share practical insight and lessons learned, followed by a live Q&A (11th Feb). Book now. lgcomms.org.uk/event/whose-jo…

There’s just 1 week to go until the launch of the LGcomms West Midlands Regional Network. Join Andy Allsopp on 11th Feb to explore comms challenges linked to protest and community cohesion and connect with your West Midlands’ colleagues. Book now lgcomms.org.uk/event/lgcomms-…