Imagine giving yourself time to breathe, think and choose what’s next. Rise & Renew is a supportive journey—1:1 coaching + a 24‑hour retreat, to help you reconnect with purpose. 📆 Online info session 14 Jan, 13:00 → bit.ly/49eMIJP 21 Jan, 13:00 → bit.ly/3N5wf1Q Explore programme 👉 bit.ly/3Y2ewe4

🎉 Nadira Hussain, CEO at Socitm, has secured an organisational package for #SolaceSummit 2026 — will your team be next to take advantage of the Early Bird deal? Early Bird ends after Christmas! 🎡 ACC Liverpool | 21–22 Oct 2026 Book now: portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-... #LocalGov

🎉 South Hams DC & West Devon BC secured an Early Bird org package for #SolaceSummit 2026 — will your council be next? Early Bird ends after Christmas! 📍 ACC Liverpool | 21–22 Oct 2026 💸 5 delegates for £1,255 + VAT Book Now: 🎫 portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-... #LocalGov #Leaders

🤔 Why book now for #SolaceSummit 2026? Because local gov challenges aren’t slowing down — and neither should your leadership development. ✅ Early Bird ends after Christmas 📍 ACC Liverpool | 21–22 Oct 2026 💸 Org package: 5 delegates £1,255 +VAT 🔗 portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-... #LocalGov

🌍 New for Senior Public Sector Leaders 🌍 Join the Place Growth & Leadership short course from INLOGOV & Solace, led by Ian Bancroft. Designed for those tackling LGR & Devolution. ✅ 2 days at Uni of Birmingham 📅 Launching early 2026 – sign up by Nov! Book: 📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 07946 765398

Are you leading elections in 2026? Join the Solace Elections Series: 💻 2 virtual workshops + 🤝 1 in-person conference to boost confidence & clarity. 📅 11 Dec | 19 Jan | 4 Mar 🎟 Full package: Members £445 +VAT | Non-Members £575 +VAT Register: portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-... #LocalGov

🚨 FINAL DAY! Nominate your rising stars for Springboard 2026 — a career-defining leadership programme for ambitious Heads of Service. ✅ Mentoring from senior leaders ✅ Exclusive Solace events ✅ A powerful alumni network 📅 Deadline: Today, 14 Nov: solace.org.uk/learning-hub...

🔥 Thanks to Harmony Fire for their breakout at #SolaceSummit! We’re continuing the conversation at their Housing Leaders’ Connect Roundtable. 📅 17 Nov | 🕛 12:00–13:00 | Online ✅ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/life-safet... 📄 Details: 8018031.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/801803...

🎯 7 weeks till Christmas = 7 weeks to lock in your Early Bird for #SolaceSummit 2026! Leadership starts with conversations that matter. Be in the room. 📍 ACC Liverpool | 21–22 Oct 2026 💸 Early Bird ends after Christmas 🔗 portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-... #LocalGov

⏳ 2 DAYS LEFT! Nominate your rising stars for Springboard 2026 — a career-defining leadership programme for ambitious Heads of Service. ✅ Mentoring from senior leaders ✅ Exclusive Solace events ✅ A powerful alumni network 📅 Deadline: 14 Nov solace.org.uk/learning-hub... #SolaceEnglandSpringboard

Last chance to apply for Springboard 2026! 🚀 Chief Execs & Directors, nominate your rising stars for this 12-month leadership journey. Applications close Friday, 14 Nov 👉 solace.org.uk/learning-hub... Springboard Alumni: share & inspire future leaders! #LocalGov #SolaceEnglandSpringboard

⏳ 3 days left to nominate! Springboard is one of the UK’s top leadership development programmes for ambitious Heads of Service in local government. Chief Execs & Directors: nominate up to 2 rising stars now. 📅 Deadline: Friday, 14 Nov 2025 👉 solace.org.uk/learning-hub... #LocalGov

Springboard 2026 brings together rising stars from across local gov — frontline, corporate & specialist teams to build a diverse leadership community. 📣 Chief Execs or Directors: Nominate up to 2 future leaders from your organisation. ⏳ Applications close 14 Nov: 🔗 solace.org.uk/learning-hub...

⏳ Just 7 days left to apply for Springboard 2026! Chief Execs — nominate up to 2 rising stars from your organisation for one of local gov’s most impactful leadership programmes. 📅 Deadline: 14 Nov 2025: solace.org.uk/learning-hub... Let’s grow the next generation of public sector leaders.

🎄 8 weeks ‘til Christmas = 8 weeks left to grab the Early Bird for #SolaceSummit 2026! Senior leaders — this is your chance to invest in your team’s growth at a reduced rate. 📍 ACC Liverpool 📅 21–22 Oct 2026 👥 5 delegates for £1,255 + VAT 🔗 portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-... #LocalGov #Early

⏳ 9 days left to apply for Springboard! Springboard is a leadership development programme for ambitious Heads of Service in local gov. Chief Execs or Directors, nominate up to 2 rising stars today. 📅 Deadline: 14 Nov: solace.org.uk/learning-hub... #SolaceEnglandSpringboard

💬 “ A privilege to take part in Springboard.” Kirsty Larkins, Service Director - Climate Environment and Sustainability at South Somerset DC, says the programme sparked fresh thinking, peer connection & leadership growth. 📅 Applications close 14 Nov: 🔗 solace.org.uk/learning-hub... #LocalGov

🚀 Springboard 2026: A career-defining opportunity for rising stars in local government. 💬 “A once in a career opportunity…” — Chris Dyson, Lancashire CC. Nominate up to 2 future leaders for this LGA (@local.gov.uk) funded programme. 📅 Apply by 14 Nov 2025: 🔗 solace.org.uk/learning-hub...

⏳ 12 days left to apply for Solace Springboard 2026! Chief Execs! Nominate your rising stars for one of local gov’s most impactful leadership programmes. 🎓 Workshops 🤝 Mentoring Funded by LGA (@local.gov.uk). 📅 Deadline: 14 Nov 2025 👉 solace.org.uk/learning-hub... #SolaceEnglandSpringboard

🚨 What Does It Take to Lead a City — and Now a Region? Tom Riordan has been appointed as the UK government’s envoy for northern growth. Revisit his leadership journey from Whitehall to Leeds City Council in the #LocalGovernmentStories podcast. Listen Now: 🎧 solace.org.uk/local-govern...

Carolyn Downs helped lead the West of England CA through major change — now praised by the LGA: www.visitwest.co.uk/news/read/20... 🎧 As we prep the Series 3 podcast for 2026, we’re revisiting her leadership story: Bolton librarian to CEO & beyond. Listen now: 👉 solace.org.uk/local-govern...

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets for Solace Summit 2026 are here! 📍 ACC Liverpool | 📅 21–22 Oct 💬 “It reminded me why we do what we do — and how we can do it better.” — Connor Conneely, Senior Economic Development Officer, Torbay Council. For public service leaders. 👉 portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-...

🌍 In Liverpool today for "Future-Proofing Leadership in VUCA Times" A powerful workshop rethinking leadership for a world that’s volatile, uncertain, complex & ambiguous. Professor Laura Bierema opened with a compelling talk on leadership within a VUCA context. #VUCASolace

🚨 Final spots! For a high-impact in person workshop: Future-proof your Leadership Story for VUCA times, this Monday in Liverpool! 🚨 🗓️ 27 Oct | 🕙 10:00–15:00 📍 Blackburne House, Liverpool 🔗 portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-... Book: [email protected]

🎉 First Early Bird booking for #SolaceSummit 2026! 👏 Congrats to Jonathan Stephenson, Brentwood Borough Council & Rochford District Council for securing the Org Package, leading the way! 📅 21–22 Oct | ACC Liverpool Group & Individual tickets available: portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-...

🎉 Early Bird Tickets are LIVE for #SolaceSummit 2026! 🎉 📅 21–22 Oct | 📍ACC Liverpool The must-attend event for #LocalGov leaders is back! 💸 Group ticket: £1,255 + VAT 🎟️ Individual ticket: Members: £475 + VAT Non-Members: £595 + VAT Book 👉 portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-... #LocalGov #Leaders

🚨 Final Spots: Future-proof your Leadership Story for VUCA times – This Monday in Liverpool! 🚨 Senior public sector leaders — ready to lead through uncertainty? 🗓️ 27 Oct | 🕙 10:00–15:00 📍 Blackburne House, Liverpool 🔗 portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-... Register: [email protected]

🎉 Today, we welcomed Stevie Goulding from YoungMinds for a Charity session on supporting young people’s mental health. We’re proud to support: 💛 YoungMinds 🏡 St Augustine’s Centre, Halifax If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time 👉 www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...

🚨 Final call! Join us in person in Liverpool this Mon, 27 Oct (10:00–15:00) for Leading in a VUCA World – a workshop for senior public sector leaders. 🛡️ Lead through uncertainty 🧭 Build your VUCA-ready toolkit 📍 Blackburne House, Liverpool Book👉 [email protected]

🚨 Final places available! Join us in Liverpool on Mon 27 Oct for a dynamic leadership workshop for senior public sector leaders. 🌪️ Lead through uncertainty 🧰 Build your VUCA-ready toolkit 🎤 Hear from expert speakers 📍 Blackburne House, Liverpool | 10:00–15:00 Book: [email protected]

🚨Don't miss it! Tickets now live: Solace Summit 2026 – Liverpool 📅 21–22 Oct | ACC Liverpool 🎟️ Early Bird rates until Christmas! ✅ Inspiring speakers ✅ Exclusive workshops ✅ Unmissable networking ✅ Charity Dinner 👉 Register now: portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-... #SolaceSummit

🙌 Thank you to all our exhibitors and sponsors at #SolaceSummit yesterday and today! Your support, insight and partnership help make this event a space for connection, innovation and leadership in local government. We’re grateful to have you with us. #LocalGov #PublicService

🌤️ Day 2 at #SolaceSummit 2025 in Leeds! 🧭 AGM, networking & exhibition buzz. 🎙️ Main stage: Kippin, Harhoff & Rogers on strategic authorities. 🎤 Tom Stannard shares powerful reflections on crisis leadership. 🎤 Closing from Robin Tuddenham.

Together, we raised £2,827.20 with support from 104 incredible people at our charity dinner last night — thank you! We're supporting: 💛 YoungMinds 🏡 St Augustine’s Centre, Halifax If you didn’t get a chance to donate, there’s still time: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...

This evening's dinner is held in support of our charity partners. We're supporting: 💛 YoungMinds 🏡 St Augustine’s Centre, Halifax Chosen by Robintuddenham, Chief Exec of Calderdale & Solace President Donate: www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...

A warm thank you to Zellis for kindly sponsoring this evening’s Presidential Drinks Reception at #SolaceSummit in the Asia and Africa Gallery, Royal Armouries (@royalarmouries.bsky.social). 👏Your support helps us create a welcoming space for reflection and celebration among local gov leaders.

That’s a wrap on Day 1 of #SolaceSummit! From inspiring keynotes to bold conversations on leadership, equity, housing, health & innovation — today was packed with energy, insight & connection. Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & delegates. Let’s carry the momentum into Day 2. #LocalGov

A warm thank you to Transform for kindly sponsoring tonight’s Drinks Reception at #SolaceSummit. Your support helps create a welcoming and engaging space for delegates to connect and reflect as we close Day 1 of Summit. Grateful for your partnership and contribution.

🎤 Lemn Sissay OBE shares a powerful keynote at #SolaceSummit during #BlackHistoryMonth — a moving reflection on identity, resilience & advocacy. From growing up in care to becoming a leading voice for change, Lemn reminds us: creativity, compassion & courage are vital in public life.

Today leaders are gathering at Solace Summit for two days of learning, leadership and innovation — exploring People, Place, Purpose & Equity. Featuring civic leadership, equity, global insights, and a keynote from Lemn Sissay OBE. 📸 Let's kick it off together! Share your highlights #SolaceSummit

🚧 We’re getting everything ready for #SolaceSummit! We can’t wait to welcome delegates for two days of leadership, learning and connection. See you soon at New Dock Hall & Royal Armouries (@royalarmouries.bsky.social)!

💛 It's #WorldMentalHealthDay We’re proud to support #HelloYellow with YoungMinds to raise awareness and share practical ways to look after our wellbeing. Solace is supporting two incredible charities: 💛 YoungMinds 💛 St Augustine’s Centre 📣 Show your support: 👉 www.givewheel.com/fundraising/...

🚨 Just 1 week to go until #SolaceSummit! 🚨 We’re nearly there — two days of bold ideas, real conversations & powerful connections await at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. 🎯 Final tickets: www.solace-summit.com 💬 Who’s coming? Tag your team & tell us what you’re excited for!

🌟 Springboard 2026 is open! Chief Execs — nominate up to 2 rising stars ready to lead. 🌐 Senior leader network 🧠 Sector-wide learning Funded by the LGA, it’s a proven launchpad for future leaders. ⏳ Apply by 14 Nov 🔗 solace.org.uk/learning-hub/leadership-management-programmes/springboard

🎯 Just 2 weeks to go until #SolaceSummit2025! 📅 16–17 Oct | 📍 Leeds Bold ideas. Practical learning. Real connection. If you work in public service — local or central — this is your space to reflect, recharge & reconnect. 🎫 Final tickets available now: 🔗 www.solace-summit.com #LocalGov

👋 Attending #SolaceSummit? Stop by the Solace Stand on Thurs 16 Oct | 🕐 13:15–14:15 for a Ask Us Anything session with Kay & Lauren from the Membership Team. 💬 Make the most of your membership 💬 Career support 💬 Ask about benefits 📅 Prefer a private chat? Book 👉 outlook.office.com/book/SolaceM...

🚀 Just 3 weeks until #SolaceSummit at the Royal Armouries, Leeds! We’re excited to welcome leaders and innovators from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia & more. Join us for workshops, roundtables, global insights, and real connections. Book your ticket now! 🗓️ 16–17 Oct www.solace-summit.com #LocalGov

💛 It’s #YouthMentalHealthDay Solace is proud to support: 💛 Young Minds 🏡 St Augustine’s Centre, Halifax Chosen by @robintuddenham.bsky.social, Chief Exec of @calderdale.bsky.social & Solace President Donate here: 👉 givewheel.com/fundraising/8600/solace-charity-campaign-202425-supporting-youngmin

🎉 Just 4 weeks to go until Solace Summit 2025! 📅 16–17 Oct | 📍 Leeds Why attend? • Hear from top sector leaders • Tackle real challenges like housing, health, and AI • Network with 300+ peers 🎟️ All ticket types available — book now: 🔗 www.solace-summit.com?utm_campaign... #LocalGov

🌿 Kicking off soon! We’re at Rosliston Forestry Centre for the East Midlands Branch Event — an afternoon of connection, collaboration & community for local government leaders. 🕛 Starts at 12:00 📍 Swadlincote Looking forward to an inspiring afternoon with colleagues 👋