Making Sense of Devolution - What Does It Mean for Local Government 

Westco and LGcomms event

Join us for an interactive lunch and learn session on Friday April 11^th where we’ll unpack the Government’s Devolution agenda and what it means for communications, consultation, and engagement in local government. 

Key discussion points will include:  

• How will devolution reshape the role of local government communicators? What new challenges and opportunities will arise in public engagement, reputation management, and citizen participation? 
  
  
• What skills and strategies do we need to navigate the evolving local government landscape? How can communicators and engagement specialists stay ahead of changes? 
  
  
• How can local authority comms teams foster collaboration in a devolved system? What role should communications play in supporting new regional partnerships and engaging communities effectively? 

Join us online for a lively discussion led by Simon Jones, Director of Communications at Westco, and gain practical insights to help your team navigate this changing environment. 

• Alastair Campbell, Interim Director of Communications, Local Government Association (LGA)
• Andy Allsop, Head of Profession for Communications and marketing at Essex County Council and Local Government Communications (LGComms) Chair 
• Siobhan Bassford, Director of Communications, West Midlands Combined Authority
• Aissa Gallie, Head of Communications, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Edward Colman,  Head of Communications, Engagement and Public Affairs, Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority

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