🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎙️Gain insights on Episode 7 of the LGS #Podcast with Chief Executive Dr Grace Vickers's career in Education & #LocalGovernment , and her CEO role at Midlothian Council Midlothian Council specializing in #LifeSciences noted for #DollyTheSheep @NazeyaDuke 👉solace.org.uk/blog/local-gov… #Scotland

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🎧Episode 7 with Chief Executive Dr Grace Vickers on #localgov experiences and improving performance in schools with the support of local businesses at The City of Edinburgh Council Midlothian Council Scottish Government Castlebrae @NazeyaDuke 👉solace.org.uk/blog/local-gov… #Scotland #CommunityTogether

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Live now! Ep 7 on our 🎧LGS #podcast with Dr Grace Vickers CEO Midlothian Council sharing her top accomplishments throughout her teaching career, raising attainment by implementing a new curriculum and moving into #localgovernment @NazeyaDuke ➡️ solace.org.uk/blog/local-gov… #Scotland #LocalGov

✨Use #AI to supercharge your council's efficiency. Deep dive into the 'Power of #AI for #LocalGovernment ' masterclass at the #Solace #Scotland Seminar 25/4 at #Edinburgh City Chambers Business Centre & #MicrosoftTeams . Book now 👉portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-ev… Stephen Whitelaw The Digital Office

Booking is now LIVE for the 2024 Solace Scotland Conference! Early bird discount available so secure your spot soon 👇👇

Delighted to host a roundtable discussion with business partner Amey today on focused working together to achieve net zero goals. Significant financial and societal challenges to overcome but working in partnership a big part of the solution.

Solace Scotland have published our response to Scottish Government Education Reform Consultation. We highlight a lack of coherence across public sector reform & the need for evidence based policy decision making. Read our full response here: tinyurl.com/bdsttxeu

Solace Scotland and the Improvement Service are hosting the first Leadership Practitioner Forum on 31 Oct as part of our recently launched transformation programme for local government. Find out more below.

Action on climate and buildings is the next focus at the #SolaceScotConf23 . Scotland will not meet its climate objectives without an empowered local government sector. How can we work with partners to step up the scale and pace of action?

Next up is a session on health and social care reform. Scotland’s health care report card shows that we lagging behind comparable countries - progress is urgently needed if we are to provide better health outcomes for citizens #SolaceScotconf23

Day 2 is underway, starting with a couple panel discussion on becoming a zero waste society with Zero Waste Scotland Scottish Government and the LA Waste Managers Network. A systems wide approach is needed to bridge the implementation gap #SolaceScotConf23

John McLaren, political economist, addresses delegates. Productivity key challenge for Scotland - critical for standard of living and funding for public services. No country has cracked the Productivity Puzzle #SolaceScotConf23

The first session of the day kicks off, discussing the Verity House Agreement and what is means for local government. Panel members share the deep commitment to improving relationships and working collaboratively between councils and Scottish Government #SolaceScotConf23

Todays the day! We look forward to welcoming delegates to the 2023 Solace Scotland Conference this morning. We’re ready for two days of outstanding speakers, insightful presentations, debate, learning and collaboration #SolaceScotConf23

📢 Exciting News! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Solace Scotland Conference Brochure is now LIVE and ready for download! Get a sneak peek of the captivating sessions, inspiring speakers and networking opportunities that await you. Click to grab your copy. 👇bit.ly/3rGwyFM #SolaceScotConf23

Today we have published a report that details the unsustainable pressure on local authority housing, the challenges and barriers that are limiting the supply of new homes and social rent tenancies, with recommended action needed to implement change👉tinyurl.com/mt3cvsyr

This week Solace Scotland gave evidence alongside COSLA and SSN to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. Local Government and partners have a key role in delivering net zero and must be funded and empowered to help meet the challenges.

Do you have a passion for public service and improving how councils and other public bodies address the challenges facing Scotland? We're looking for a Chair and up to four members.

Full details on the roles and our online event where you can learn more: bit.ly/3Ohy5vn

Solace, COSLA and Directors of Finance have jointly responded to Scottish Government consultation on Public Service Reform. Our key point - local govt is uniquely placed to be the key partner to drive reform and must be empowered to deliver more services locally 👇tinyurl.com/ymcjczwd

It's approaching that time of year again! Join us on 14 and 15 September for the 2023 Solace Scotland Conference where we'll be discussing key issues facing local government. Tickets available now tinyurl.com/25bu2xc5