Simon Edwards

Chief Executive at CCN

[J.K. Rowling @jk_rowling]

Bravo, @Keir_Starmer, for getting in an Adviser on Women and Girls who thinks the definition of women and girls includes men and boys. That'll definitely win back people who believe Labour's a party for smug, lanyard-wearing, luxury-belief-espousing cultural elitists. 1/2

[Rachel Statham @rachelstatham_]

Some news!

I’ll be joining the Policy Unit at Downing Street from next week, where I’ll be leading on children and young people.

There’s a lot of work to do and the stakes couldn’t be higher. I can’t wait to get stuck in.

[Sir Chris Ham @profchrisham]

This is behind paywall and so here are some key points

I helped write the last Labour 10-year NHS plan. Here’s what I learned https://t.co/GSo35Af6XH

[LGANews @LGANews]

Read our statement on the publication of the @covidinquiryuk's Module 1 report into the preparedness for the pandemic

https://t.co/4pZ2rWLlfJ

It is vital that #localgov is at the heart of developing the response to the Inquiry's 10 recommendations

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

"You have from me a commitment to reset the relationship between central & #LocalGov."

Pleased to welcome Secretary of State for @mhclg @AngelaRayner and Minister for #LocalGov @JimfromOldham to Councillor's Forum today where they took questions from cllrs across the country.

[ITV News @itvnews]

Approached by 20 men in two hours: The reality of being a woman alone at night

Full story: https://t.co/IEoAjQPqV6

[Simon Edwards @CEO_CCN]

@james_maker Super super Louis - you can tell him Ciara and I think he has done amazingly well and he should be very proud of himself.

[County Councils Network @CCNOffice]

👏 A big thank you to everyone who came to our joint CCN and @LGiU reception tonight.

On the day of the King’s Speech, we’ve had a great time catching up with familiar and new faces from local government - and beyond - as we discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead.

[County Councils Network @CCNOffice]

🚨 Tomorrow we launch a report which analyses the new costs of implementing the forthcoming adult social care charging reforms - scheduled for October 2025 - and how well prepared councils are to implement the changes.

It will be available on our website from 6am!

[@jesstud.bsky.social @jesstud]

Spot on from new @cabinetofficeuk minister @Georgia_Gould- there’s a massive waste of money in the system when central govt doesn't work effectively with #localgov and forces short termism over taking a long term, strategic & collaborative approach. https://t.co/7UclHfIsjb

[The King's Fund @TheKingsFund]

Director of Policy Sally Warren has announced she will be leaving The King’s Fund to start a new senior role at the Department for Health and Social Care. Read our statement here: https://t.co/GgFkl6abiS

[County Councils Network @CCNOffice]

“It is imperative that reform allows us to better capture funds for infrastructure that both enables and mitigates development."

The @FT covers our response to yesterday's announcements, as we call for a focus on infrastructure as well as housing ⬇️

https://t.co/oYhkyANjGU

[Sir Bob Neill KC (Hon) @neill_bob]

I totally agree, Sajid. It always seemed bizarre not to mention the most important part of the very sector that the Department is responsible for!

[IMPOWER Consulting @IMPOWERconsult]

IMPOWER are proud to announce a new operating model with team changes:

Ben Evans, @DebCrossan, and @JamesSwaffield4 have become Managing Directors

@jeremyjcooper75 and @jonainger are now Executive Directors

@dom_luscombe, @MartinEllender and Paul Henry promoted to Directors

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP @RachelReevesMP has been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer @hmtreasury.

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP @AngelaRayner has been appointed Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities @luhc.

She will also be Deputy Prime Minister.

#Reshuffle

[Michael Foran @michaelpforan]

Dr Hillary Cass has been made a cross-bench peer.

https://t.co/2yzCbbMPjP

[County Councils Network @CCNOffice]

"County authorities will be key in delivering the government’s key priorities in economic growth, planning, and public service reform."

Read our full response to the #GeneralElection2024 result ⤵️

https://t.co/xveQHUTLTT

[@jesstud.bsky.social @jesstud]

In amongst the national political fray of the general election, take a moment to read this brilliant blog ⬇️

@CatrionaMaclay sets out routes to reinvigorate local democracy through creative & more meaningful approaches to neighbourhood forums 🗳️🤝🏘️ https://t.co/TqnA0pSgGk

[County Councils Network @CCNOffice]

✍️ Today's @yorkshirepost contains an op-ed on why local government should matter to the main political parties during the election period, off the back of CCN launching its new Manifesto for Counties. ⬇️

https://t.co/cFJ4rmxEv0