South West Councils

SW Councils team up bright and early to prepare for #VoiceOfSW meeting today

Looking forward to special meeting of Local Authorities to discuss how we raise the voice of the South West - the best region! Discussions to be led by our Chair @BillRevans

Congratulations to our new Chair @BillRevans our Deputy Chair @DJAFothergill and our three Vice Chairs: Chloe Turner, Ken James and @Bridgwater_Lab

Forced marriage isn’t just a crime, it’s a violation of human rights. Whether it happens in the UK or is arranged abroad, it’s a form of abuse, leading up to 7 years in prison. If you or someone you know is at risk, the Forced Marriage Unit can help: 📞 +44 (0)20 7008 0151

A fantastic event we are proud to deliver in partnership with @eelga @LGAcomms

The Somerset Corporate Parenting Board has unveiled its new strategy, co-written with children in care and care leavers. This strategy outlines our guidelines and aims to ensure that children and young people in care are nurtured to grow and thrive. 👉 orlo.uk/0Q0Gq

Delighted to be joined by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, @SharonStevenage, on our South West Council’s Meeting today. Great to get an update on devolution!

Great to now welcome @mhclg Minister @SharonStevenage to the meeting of @SWCouncils Excellent debate with local authority Leaders

Great to welcome Chair of @LGAcomms @weezegee to the meeting of @SWCouncils

Administrative and Communications Assistant (Full Time) @SWCouncils #Taunton. Info/apply: ow.ly/E7we50UPv0B #SomersetJobs #AdminJobs

Amazing news to share! 42% more apprentices have commenced their End Point Assessment with us compared with last year #NAW2025 #EPA swcouncils.gov.uk/learning-od/ap…

Happy New Year

Great to open #SWPACONF24 now hearing from Maria Fuller CSuite PA

Thank you to @DorsetCouncilUK @GloucesterCity and @RESCUEorg for delivering workshops today #Bridgingbestpractice

Thank you to Michael Fisher from @ukhomeoffice providing an informative presentation on the national picture #bridgingbestpractice

Thank you to @UNHCRUK for their presentation on the fantastic work they do to support refugees #Bridgingbestpractice

Bridging Best Practice, case worker conference today for our practitioners that do the fantastic job of resettling refugees in the region

#LGPS Qualification update #pmanagers24 @SWCouncils

Learning from @LGAcomms about new qualification - Certificate in LGPS admin #pmanagers24

Starting day 2 #pmanagers24 with excellent update session from Jo Donnelly @LGAcomms