Rich Nelmes

Growing and transforming membership organisations for over 20 years

[New Local @wearenewlocal]

"It is deeply disingenuous for the government to be spinning £64bn core funding as a “support package” when it is the settlement councils receive every year to run vital local services - which remain increasingly at risk."

@jesstud on Gove's new #localgov finance settlement.

[New Local @wearenewlocal]

“It’s all about the people we serve. When you work beside them as equals, that’s when you do your best work.

“It’s tough gig, but it can make your heart sing.”

@Vibrant_Socks kicks off this morning’s celebration sharing her passion for #LocalGov and #CommunityPower 🚀

[Rich Nelmes @nelmes]

About to interview amazing @Vibrant_Socks Katie Kelly, @wearenewlocal's chair, for our Next Generation Programme. Can't wait

[New Local @wearenewlocal]

"We want to be shaped by lived experience, not tradition."

@FifeCouncil's Mike Enston on the council’s aim to redistribute power to the community, its reasons for joining New Local & why you can’t visit Fife without having some award-winning fish & chips https://t.co/0CaoJLVtqJ

[New Local @wearenewlocal]

Excited to be in Grimsby w/ @OurFutureGY ⭐

“I’ve got a passion for true, everyday democracy. Community power is about people influencing the decisions that affect their lives.”

@ClairethompsNEL opens our event on communities & #LocalGov working together to build the future.

[New Local @wearenewlocal]

2⃣ days
5⃣5⃣0⃣ people
6⃣ weeks off the waiting list

🆕 The story of how one physio practice used conversations & community power to ease NHS demand.

https://t.co/WSrZD6Gpya

@NHSinnovation @NHSLeadership @thecsp @adamjlent @LaurafinucaneB @natalie_blunt @care_unbound

[Katie Kelly @Vibrant_Socks]

I am thrilled to be appointed as Chair of this unique, vibrant & groundbreaking organisation. I am looking forward to working with the talented board & staff to put Community Power at the ❤️ of public service reform & to grow a movement of change with & the people we serve 🙏🏻🩷

[New Local @wearenewlocal]

What does the #AutumnStatement mean for local gov & public services?

Our team reflect, starting with @Ihash123 👇

[New Local @wearenewlocal]

"I saw in New Local an organisation with ambition, that really wanted to change things. It felt unique to me.

"There is an amazing possibility of you doing something that could change history. No pressure!"

Our new Chair @vibrant_socks inspiring our staff team today 🤩

[New Local @wearenewlocal]

Have a background in membership, events and project management?

Passionate about engagement?

Looking for a new job? 👀

We're hiring a Senior Network Officer to support our growing membership and events programme ⭐️

Apply by 4 December 📩🖱️ https://t.co/FcvUHam4BJ

[New Local @wearenewlocal]

📢 Stronger Things is back at the iconic @GuildhallLondon in 2024 📢

Don’t miss out! Book your place now 👉 https://t.co/OBw7zw91xq

Not sure what to expect? Take a look at what happened last time 👀

[@jesstud.bsky.social @jesstud]

Services built bespoke around relationships that recognise the variability & potential of real lives, rather than processes, which cannot.

@MarkAdamSmith’s Liberated Method is powerful must-read for anyone involved in public service reform @CFNorthumbria https://t.co/15GfgEgBMk

[Stephanie Riches @steff_riches]

🚨 Great job alert 🚨

And I would know as it’s my job 👇🏻

If you would like a chat about what the role is like day to day hit me up 🤙🏻

[@jesstud.bsky.social @jesstud]

NEW: In a big new report out today, a group of Labour council leaders set out a vision for community power, for the party to deliver its ambitions nationally.

Published by @wearenewlocal with @CoopParty @LocalTrust @peoplesbiz

Read the full report here: https://t.co/ly4MpOFNwa

[Rich Nelmes @nelmes]

Fascinating insights on building trust with communities from @jonathantallant

[Rich Nelmes @nelmes]

“You are taking something from us, from our communities. You are taking our knowledge and our experiences. You want a relationship, but you are taking. Or you are buying. Is that a relationship or another way of taking?”

[Rich Nelmes @nelmes]

Standing room only at today’s @NHSNotts event on working together to empower communities and reduce inequalities. Great to be here with @wearenewlocal

[New Local @wearenewlocal]

Who understands what’s best for the community?

"At New Local we believe it’s the people that live there who are tapped into the ecosystem of the place"

@steff_riches speaking to @Kofi_Smiles on @RadioHumberside this morning👏

[@jesstud.bsky.social @jesstud]

This is a brilliant piece on #communitypower from the @CoopParty: “giving everyone a meaningful say… because power & inequality & outcomes are inextricably linked”.

Also includes great rebuttal of Big Society, for sceptics who love to conflate the two… https://t.co/gIbeV3sdBJ

[@jesstud.bsky.social @jesstud]

There’s no new ££ on the horizon for public services. Efficiencies have been maxed out.

So, reform must focus on the effectiveness of existing spend, across places not within siloes.

My latest @themjcouk column on the case for bringing back Total Place… https://t.co/hLd2m3iLeX