Local Area R&I Assoc

LARIA (Local Area Research & Intelligence Association) & @SSRGUK members improve lives & local areas through research, intelligence and policy #LARIA2021

[Local Area R&I Assoc @laria]

The winners of the #LARIA2024 Research Impact Awards were announced on Tues 26 November during the LARIA Conference held at @LGAcomms. See here for more info - https://t.co/8intJdXOCW. Thank you to everyone that entered and congratulations to our worthy #Winners.

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

As #LGAConf25 draws near, we look back at last year's conference and the amazing feedback you provided.

We can't wait to welcome you to #Liverpool for another vibrant, engaging and inspiring LGA Conference and Exhibition!

[UKDataService @UKDataService]

Registration for our free Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2025 is still open!

• Meet data producers & researchers.
• Updates from DWP & ONS.
• Presentations on current research.

📅 Wed 9 July 2025, 10am-4.30pm
📍 Friends House, London (plus online)
🔗 https://t.co/skvCB9WnNy

[UKDataService @UKDataService]

We're pleased to announce that the full programme for the free Family Finance Surveys User Conference 2025 is now available!

🗓️ Wed 9 July 2025, 10.00-16.30
📍 Friends House, London (with online option)

See the programme and register here: https://t.co/YM9LcU9Yi1

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Knowing the difference between revenue and capital expenditure is vital for managing council finances effectively.

Our Finance Unpacked animated series is a great tool for councillors & officers looking to boost their understanding of #LocalGov finance:

https://t.co/XbfQGlFNPq

[UKDataService @UKDataService]

💻 Are you interested in learning how to code, but struggling to know where to start? Then join our Code Anxiety Club!

Our first session will be on 27 May at 1pm. There's no need to book, just access each livestream from the following link: https://t.co/nVCgy0geOW

[GeoPlace @GeoPlaceLLP]

📢 Deadline extended! Enter the #GeoPlaceAwards by 5pm, Weds 30 April 2025. Nominate a colleague for the Peer Award or share how your team used UPRNs/USRNs to deliver impact. Let’s celebrate the people behind the data! 👉 https://t.co/iTjClcGFHJ
#GeoPlace2025

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Time is running out to register the Local Government Apprentice of the Year.

Submissions close at 5pm on 29 April.

Be part of a winning team this year

Sign up now: https://t.co/gaRSrFTAw5

#LGApprentice25 #SkillsForLife

@eelga @SWCouncils

[UKDataService @UKDataService]

Only one week to go until our Introduction to effective and practical research data management workshop!

Book a place for this free session at our website 👇 https://t.co/s4foFllboh

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Our factual on-the-day briefing on today's #SpringStatement 2025 is now available to read on our website.

Read our summary of new key announcements relevant to local government: https://t.co/nrXluLwUME

[BLOCKCHAIN RECOVERY PRO🏆🏅 @comms2point0]

*JOB OF THE WEEK*
Senior Communications Manager with the team at BCP Council @BCPCouncil
https://t.co/Ehd5vRTjVc
#comms2point0jobs

[M·E·L Research @MELResearch]

⏳ Just 2 weeks left! ⏳ Your experiences matter—help shape better mental health services by taking part in @Mind’s #BigMentalHealthSurvey.

Open to 16+ in England & Wales. Share your voice now!
🔗 https://t.co/huL3ZtwaKp

#mentalhealth #mind

[UKDataService @UKDataService]

Only one week to go until our Dissertation projects: Introduction to secondary analysis for qualitative and quantitative data workshop!

Book a place for this free session at the link below 👇 https://t.co/ocFqRY7cUc

[Vico Homes @Vico_Homes]

Exciting news! On 1 April 2025, WDH will become Vico Homes.

For a while, we’ve been working on reviewing our brand with customers, partners and our colleagues and we believe that changing it will make us an even stronger organisation. Find out more: https://t.co/MsaEQ7XgV6

[UKDataService @UKDataService]

Only one week to go until our Mapping crime data in R: Hands-on coding workshop!

For more information and to book a place, follow the link below 👇 https://t.co/VnPWqY7BIM

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

How do we tackle health inequalities for our communities?

Our virtual public health conference taking place 1-3 April with @ADPHUK will explore this. We’ll have expert speakers, best practice and much more.

Sign up for free: https://t.co/TFb9QBc22H

[Improvement Service @improvserv]

🆕The Improvement Service is 20 years old! 🥳 Our Chief Executive Sarah Gadsden looks back at how the IS has grown over the last two decades, and the impact we have had on local government, in this new #blog

https://t.co/oQvxReILW6

[UKDataService @UKDataService]

Our introductory training series kicks off on 19 March.

These free sessions offer an introduction to the UK Data Service and will help you get the most from our resources.

Book your place at our website 👇 https://t.co/Q3fktm6Sxd

[GeoPlace @GeoPlaceLLP]

🚨 Procurement Act 2023 now live! 🚨
A key moment for local authorities to enhance procurement practices & embed #UPRNs/#USRNs for better data integration & interoperability
🔗 Resources & guidance:
📌 https://t.co/0OaEajPiak
📌 https://t.co/sPjkKwalBo
📌 https://t.co/tpRZZVBpKG

[Juliet Whitworth @juliet_w]

In our recent research more than half of councils that support children with special needs have warned they won’t be able to balance their budgets by March 2026 once the ‘statutory override’ expires.
#research #spendingreview #localgov

[Local Government Association (LGA) @LGAcomms]

Our #SpendingReview 2025 submission letter to @hmtreasury outlines what's required to ensure long-term sustainability of councils.

It's a clear business case for increased investment, financial support & measures to give our members more tools to help communities thrive.

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