Martin George

Deputy editor, Local Government Chronicle @lgcplus. Previously @tes and @EDP24. Now at @martinrgeorge.bsky.social. Views mine. He/him. [email protected]

[Martin George @geomr]

I've not been on here for a while, but if you hop over to Bluesky you can find me at @martinrgeorge.bsky.social

[Martin George @geomr]

“We think there are as many as 30 protestors inside the building” - Rotherham Council @RMBCPress chief exec Sharon Kemp and leader @christophe_read write about the council's response to an attack on a hotel housing aslyum seekers during last week's riots https://t.co/JEYPsiVE8R

[Martin George @geomr]

Calling council officers and councillors involved in regeneration: please take the third @lgcplus Local Government Regeneration Survey.

The results of this first post-election survey will be especially interesting, and you could win a £100 Amazon voucher https://t.co/TzLpSKuHGo

[Martin George @geomr]

"The potential for social care to contribute to the wider pro-growth agenda should not be underestimated" - @RichardnotatKF

Is this an argument local government needs to make more of to convince the Treasury of the need to fix social care?

https://t.co/6ghkYL5wFV

[Martin George @geomr]

"With Streeting and Reeves’ revelations about broken and underfunded public services, it is now safe for a Labour politician to be more candid without rocking the electoral boat, so here goes...."

Graham Chapman on council finance under the new government https://t.co/G1coreNhxd

[Martin George @geomr]

There's an inherent conflict of interest between Local Government Pension Scheme funds and sponsoring authorities.

Neil has some interesting thoughts on how they can deal with it.

[LGC @lgcplus]

Neil Mason: LGPS cannot continue relying on ‘good chaps’ https://t.co/XuQpwkUxWg

[Martin George @geomr]

Governments are always frustratingly slow to confirm ministerial responsibilities after a re-shuffle, but I can't remember it taking this long before

[Michael Crick @MichaelLCrick]

It's extraordinary, but 3 weeks after names of new Labour ministers were all announced, not all their responsibilities have been worked out. For example, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government still can't say which junior minister will cover what subject.

[Martin George @geomr]

RIP Dunc. A true character, a colossal part of LGC for three decades. It’s hard to imagine how we will fill the gap he leaves

[LGC @lgcplus]

Tributes to LGC production editor https://t.co/TkaQjdadSz

[Martin George @geomr]

Labour should not be too prescriptive when trying to boost council pension fund investment in the UK.

If nothing else, it might still be in office to face the consequences if inappropriate investments made under pressure go bad. My @lgcplus briefing https://t.co/RfixaCBF88

[LGC @lgcplus]

Government threatens legislation to compel LGPS pooling https://t.co/RfoYXrWn87

[LGC @lgcplus]

Last chance to enter the LGC Workforce Awards!
**This is your opportunity to showcase your council on a national level and demonstrate how it is a great place to work. DON'T MISS OUT!**
Get in touch today and we can hopefully help you submit a winning entry!
#Localgov #LGA

[Carys Roberts @carysroberts]

Some personal news, as they say!

It’ll be tough leaving @IPPR as I’ve loved leading a fantastic team with huge impact.

But I’m honoured & excited to be asked to help shape and deliver such a critical policy agenda at the heart of the new government. Can’t wait to get stuck in!

[Martin George @geomr]

@sjcalkin Thanks Sarah!

[LGC @lgcplus]

Entries for the LGC Workforce Awards close at midnight tomorrow!

**Don't miss out on the opportunity to highlight the innovative workforce projects within your council **

View categories here https://t.co/CS32xFykgJ

#Localgov #Localgovernment #LGA #PPMA #Localgovworkforce

[Martin George @geomr]

Interesting forecasts from @SamMiley_ of @Cebr_uk: the North West, Yorkshire and North East to see largest economic growth this year, and UK growth projected to be positive but moderate over next five years #LGCinvestment

[Martin George @geomr]

Great to be in Winchester for the 30th anniversary @lgcplus Pension Insight Symposium - lots to discuss in the first week of a new government that has put economic growth at the heart of its agenda #LGCinvestment

[Martin George @geomr]

Phil Triggs of Westminster says there is conjecture Labour aims to restructure the Local Government Pension Scheme to have eight funds and three pools #LGCinvestment

[Martin George @geomr]

@RoyalStatSoc @ESRC @lgcplus Thanks very much - I’m very honoured!

[Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov @mhclg]

Rushanara Ali MP @rushanaraali has been appointed Parliamentary-Under Secretary of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

[Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov @mhclg]

Alex Norris MP @AlexJJNorris has been appointed Parliamentary-Under Secretary of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government