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"Communities know what their community needs are, and it was clear that, with a little public engagement professional support, they can achieve great things." 🧑🤝🧑🙋♀️ Rachel Edwards, Public Engagement Officer, reflects on her visit to the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) Engage Live 2024 conference, and how we can keep evolving public engagement practices for a better future for all. Read the blog 🔗👇 https://lnkd.in/e65tRjmf

Wishing Joseph Turner and Micah Gaudet the best of luck with their new venture. Two ideas worth highlighting from their introductory podcast align directly with MuniReg objectives. 1) The idea of utilizing public sector principals. MuniReg delivers free information that #codeenforcement staff voice frustration in retrieving, . This allows for greater efficiencies and better utilization of existing resources. In the private sector, folks would be banging down our doors. 2) "If the only thing in life is championing others good ideas, thats a pretty cool thing to do" is a direct quote. MuniReg monitors communities across the country, and through its social media posts, LinkedIn Newsletter and direct email alerts champions others good ideas. In this case "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" rings true. Though each community has it unique qualities, if something works for one community it most likely will work elsewhere and should be replicated. Of course, conversely if a problem or concern exists, it should be on everyone's radar. There are a lot of good ideas out there, public and private sector, and knowledge is power. #MuniReg #BuildingBetterCommunities #localgovernment #blight #vacant #localgov #zombieproperties #zombieforeclosures #abandonedproperties #vpr #vpro #foreclosure #urbanplanning #citymanagement #codeviolations #vacantpropertyregistration #municipalities #nuisanceproperties #citymanager #cityadministration #cityadminstrator #vadproperties #communitydevelopment #blightfight #taxforeclosure #planning  National League of Cities United States Conference of MayorsAmerican Planning Association

Thank you for to LGcomms for the opportunity to share a platform with Will Mapplebeck, Francesca Day and Colm Howard-Lloyd yesterday in Sheffield. As someone who occasionally wears two hats as a public affairs consultant and as an elected member I can see the value of engagement from both sides of the fence. The discussion yesterday was a very important one as we approach an important twelve months, with moving parts and potentially lots of change ahead. Many comms professionals carry out public affairs engagement in their roles without realising it. The main takeaway from yesterday was how important and integral PA can be in your communications mix. Relationships must not be taken for granted, whether they are old, new or yet to exist. Good public affairs can help you achieve your goals if done effectively - identifying your top targets, getting your message right and most importantly understand the context in which you are operating in. Local authorities are surrounded by political stakeholders and decision makers on a daily basis. However, by going beyond your Town Hall you will realise that by investing in public affairs you will see a return on your investment.

The Trust for Civic Life and $8 million to fund civic participation in rural communities are examples of what philanthropy can accomplish when funders work together. That was the goal when Stephen Heinz, president of Rockefeller Brothers Fund, asked Carnegie Corporation of New York to join a funder collaborative a year ago, resulting in an early commitment of $3.5 million from the foundation. Today the collaborative has 15 funders. The Trust’s work is grounded in research that was funded by philanthropy and conducted by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Its report titled "Our Common Purpose" made a strong impression. It provides pragmatic, nonpartisan approaches to countering mistrust and division in our society. A second round of grants to support civic entrepreneurs is planned for later this year, and if all goes as planned, the collaborative will invest $50 million over the next five years. https://lnkd.in/ebyPnCVt

Ahead of the release of our Annual Impact Report, we're reflecting on the diversity of our appointed volunteers. We believe this diversity is key to the effectiveness of governing boards - ensuring every lived experience is represented and understood. 🌟Board diversity in schools: How do we measure up? https://bit.ly/3QuVRV3

It is essential that we learn more about Indigenous Justice and the role we can play in educating, exploring, and standing alongside Indigenous Communities. Learn more. https://ow.ly/c8nf50PXll6

Are you interested in learning more about the importance of restorative practices? Are you interested in learning how to incorporate more restrorative practices within your organization, home or community? If so, this might be the training for you. Come ready to learn, ask questions and be engaged in collaborative conversations.

I support restorative justice practices. It’s a proven method to increase empathy and trauma reduction.

"Whoever takes the helm on 5 July needs to work with us to restore that faith and make sure people once again feel they have a voice and a stake in the decisions that matter." 🗣 Check out Rhiannon Bearne, executive director of policy and representation's latest addition in this week's The Journal! She discusses the critical importance of rebuilding public trust and ensuring community engagement in decision-making. 🧾 Read the column here: https://okt.to/8cHqro

Youth Justice in Scotland - who are the key partners and what are their roles and responsibilities? Chapter 2 of our new Practice Guide explains all. Read for free 👇 https://lnkd.in/ecykgpFm