David Paine

Senior Policy Officer for @Solace_UK. Former journo. Email [email protected] Views my own.

[Solace @Solace_UK]

⏩ We are proud to launch our third and final 50th anniversary report, 'Fast Forward'. This report steps beyond the here and now to explore what is possible for local government in ten, twenty or even fifty years.

Read the full report now: https://t.co/LsRsGzQl49

[Solace @Solace_UK]

.@mattprosserceo concludes his #SolaceSummit speech by saying "the challenges have never been greater, the opportunities never more exciting" 💪 Have a great Summit everyone!

[Solace @Solace_UK]

At #SolaceSummit @mattprosserceo has launched Solace's third 50th anniversary report 'Fast Forward' on the future of #localgov. Download your copy here: https://t.co/z2JXoOxpxb

[Solace @Solace_UK]

.@mattprosserceo: "The workforce largely fails to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. While it would be fanciful to think this will change overnight Solace continues to champion ways to diversify in more ways than just addressing age gaps and gender equality."

[Solace @Solace_UK]

.@mattprosserceo: "It is absolutely plain that until we, as a nation, get upstream of issues, we'll continue to have a public sector that struggles to cope with the stress placed upon it. We need to be smarter and think beyond the now-now demands of the short term." #SolaceSummit

[Solace @Solace_UK]

.@mattprosserceo tells #SolaceSummit: "We continue to argue loud and proud that inadequate funding for local government is the ultimate false economy."

[Solace @Solace_UK]

.@mattprosserceo tells #SolaceSummit our top priorities remain:

1. finance 👛
2. workforce 👩‍💼
3. prevention ❤️

"You will find our proposed solutions for many of the most pressing issues facing councils, and the country more widely" in our Play report:
https://t.co/NwFKBNz8s7

[Solace @Solace_UK]

A key point Solace has been making to Govt is "councils are key agents of delivery... And with a manifesto containing more than 100 commitments related to #localgov, the country needs strong and stable councils, with good leadership and good governance," says @mattprosserceo.

[Solace @Solace_UK]

Solace President @mattprosserceo is delivering his #SolaceSummit speech. Post-General Election he says we "now have a golden opportunity to collectively reset" the relationship between central and #localgov "for the good of our communities and the country"

[Solace @Solace_UK]

👏 Kicking things off for #SolaceSummit with a warm welcome from Solace President and Chief Executive @DorsetCouncilUK thanking all of our Summit speakers who are taking part over the next two days! ✨ https://t.co/9lIvYgCb41 #LocalGov

[David Paine @DavidAPaine]

@tomstannard @GwynneMP @bevcraig @ManCityCouncil Congratulations Tom! Fantastic news all round!

[David Phillips @fiscalphillips]

My NEW @theIFS report with @KateOgdenEcon shows how despite recent increases, English council funding is still 18% lower per resident than 2010.

The long-term picture's even worse in deprived areas, and demands & costs rising everywhere.

https://t.co/by1oYaGqn1

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[Solace @Solace_UK]

🎉 Exciting news for #IWD2024! Thrilled to announce @KhadijaOwusu confirmed for #SolaceSummit. Champion for #BlackEthnicMinority medics, #InternationalSpeaker and #AwardWinning Jr. Doctor. Founder @AkayaFoundation, Ambassador & Trustee @gubaenterprise. 👉 https://t.co/TtaJjPKL8h

[Solace @Solace_UK]

🎉50 years ago today, our journey serving the community began! It's not just an anniversary, it's the start of a year-long celebration! #50YearsOfSolace. 👏 THANK YOU to our members, employees, presidents, public servants, & partners! Stay tuned for exciting events & stories.

[Solace @Solace_UK]

"Local authorities right across England are facing unprecedented financial pressures – and all the independent analysis makes clear that the problems are systemic..." Solace spokesperson @melia_pat responding to the Local Government Finance Settlement: https://t.co/qgaqLqt8Nh

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Read our joint letter, produced in a coalition with @barnardos, @NSPCC, @actnforchildren, @CentreforMH, @CareLeavers and 20+ others.

#SaveLocalServices | #AutumnStatement👇
https://t.co/WCAmwgRqLx

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Today we have written to @Jeremy_Hunt, alongside councils, charities and campaigners, urging him to provide the funding that children's social care desperately needs.

Without this funding, councils face the perfect storm.🧵👇
#SaveLocalServices
https://t.co/Dbe59PwUqG

[Graeme McDonald @McDonaldGraeme]

Interesting proposal to develop a national secondment exchange programme to help individuals develop a range of skills in different environments. Worth looking into the feasibility?? @Solace_UK #SolaceTrailblazer23 #SolaceSummit23

[David Paine @DavidAPaine]

🚨 We're hiring a new @Solace_UK Policy Officer!

🏛️If you're passionate about people and places and have the skills and nous to help influence Govt policy then we want to hear from you.

📨Click the link for more info and details on how to apply: https://t.co/NHB0W1qh1W

[David Paine @DavidAPaine]

If, like me, you were left wondering from his #LGAConf23 speech what, exactly, @michaelgove envisages Oflog doing this policy paper may shed some light… https://t.co/IsVFE9K5lx