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LGA Independent Group @LGA_Independent

The Independent Group @LGAcomms, represents over 3000 Independent, Green, Plaid & small party Cllrs across England & Wales 📧 Independent.GroupLGA@local.gov.uk

Joined January 2014
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LGA Member and Officer Peer training - National Lead Peer delivering the “Being a Member Peer” session @lgapeers @LGAcomms
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Positive start to the LGA Peer CPC training with our members @lgapeers
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LGA Member Peer Mentoring training practice session - accredited member peers being put through training @lgapeers
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LGA Peer mentoring training role play by our member peers with South East Training Network @lgapeers
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Positive start this morning with South East Training Network delivering the LGA peer mentoring programme to our accredited Member Peers #LGAPeers
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So excited to be attending the LGA Peer Mentoring training take place today at Smith Square
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Local Government Association (LGA)@LGAcomms
10 Jul 2025
The LGA have produced a policy summary of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: local.gov.uk/parliament/brie… Find out more about our work on around the bill: local.gov.uk/our-support/dev… 2/2

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: LGA policy summary

A factual summary of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

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LGA Culture & Sport@LGAculturesport
10 Jul 2025
LGA Culture, Tourism and Sport Conference 2025 - Adding value in times of change Wednesday 10 – Thursday 11 September, Bradford Cost to attend: LGA members: £229 VAT Non-members: £399 VAT lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/f…
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Report on the May 2025 local elections in England electoralcommission.org.uk/r…

Report on the May 2025 local elections in England

Find out how the May 2025 local elections in England were run, with insights from voters, candidates, and electoral administrators

electoralcommission.org.uk
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LGA Independent Group retweeted
Local Government Association (LGA)@LGAcomms
9 Jul 2025
Free webinars: LG Inform & LG Inform Plus. We have many free LG Inform webinars for #LocalGov performance managers, data analysts and business intelligence/strategy leads. Access a range of key performance data for your authority using our online tool. orlo.uk/2S7WS
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LGA Independent Group retweeted
Local Government Association (LGA)@LGAcomms
8 Jul 2025
From budget setting to audit – council finances are shaped by legislation. Finance Unpacked explains the legal framework that governs financial decisions in #LocalGov. Strengthen your oversight of council finance and the rules that underpin it: orlo.uk/4ChwX
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Local Government Association (LGA)@LGAcomms
4 Jul 2025
The LGA's briefing on the NHS 10 Year Health Plan in now available, setting out the key points relevant to local government and our immediate response. Read now: orlo.uk/OKJN9
A blue publication is fanned out with the words: The future of the nation's health, Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England

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LGA Independent Group retweeted
Local Government Association (LGA)@LGAcomms
7 Jul 2025
There's only a few days left to register! Our free virtual session on 10 July gives new councillors practical advice on how councils are governed, how to make decisions, and how to spot potential risks. Don't miss out! orlo.uk/Kq5KX
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LGA Independent Group retweeted
Local Partnerships
@LP_localgov
2 Jul 2025
Is Battery Storage the Missing Piece in Your Energy Strategy? Free webinar - how battery storage can unlock value for your energy project in Wales localpartnerships.gov.uk/eve…
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LGA Independent Group retweeted
Partners in Care and Health@ptnrscarehealth
2 Jul 2025
New to leading on adult social care or health? Join our free virtual induction on 16 July (10am–3pm) for new portfolio holders & #HWB chairs •learn about national policy •hear from system leaders Book: Grace.Collins@local.gov.uk #LocalGov #SocialCareLeadership #PCH @LGA
Purple and red abstract background with text: "Induction session: Local Leadership of health and care, 16th July (10am – 3pm)". For newly elected leaders, promoting learning and confidence. Logos and website at top and bottom.

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Thank you to all our members for coming to Liverpool this year! We are grateful for all your support and contributions! See you next year đź‘‹
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LGA Independent Group retweeted
Local Government Association (LGA)@LGAcomms
3 Jul 2025
Councils across England could unlock £276 billion of untapped economic potential with support from the government to break down place-specific barriers to growth. That’s more than a 10th of national output. Read more about new analysis revealed today: local.gov.uk/about/news/hidd…
Image of an area of England showing different regions. Overlaid is the text: England's hidden quarter trillion. Local authorities across England are sitting on at least ÂŁ276 billion of untapped economic opportunity that could be released by tackling place-specific barriers to growth.

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Good morning! Our Independent Political Group Session on 'Devolution: Prospects and pitfalls' takes place from 8.30am in Room 11B. See you there đź‘Ť
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LGA Independent Group retweeted
Local Government Association (LGA)@LGAcomms
2 Jul 2025
And that's a wrap for day two of #LGAConf25. Thanks to all our delegates, speakers & exhibitors. Join us tomorrow at 9.30am in Hall 1A, for the final day when our Vice Chair Cllr @bevcraig will be joined by Deputy Prime Minister @AngelaRayner for our conference plenary.
Promotional banner for the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025, taking place from 1st to 3rd July in Liverpool. Features the event theme 'Empowering people, empowering places' on a vibrant pink and orange gradient background with abstract circular line designs. Includes the LGA and CCLA logos, highlighting CCLA as a gold supporter. Website link: local.gov.uk/conference.

ALT Promotional banner for the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025, taking place from 1st to 3rd July in Liverpool. Features the event theme 'Empowering people, empowering places' on a vibrant pink and orange gradient background with abstract circular line designs. Includes the LGA and CCLA logos, highlighting CCLA as a gold supporter. Website link: local.gov.uk/conference.

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'Learning from those who have been through it: Local Government reform' - Independent Group Meeting Cllrs Jim Hakewill and Kevin Foster sharing their first hand experiences
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