Want a practical intro to EMCC coach training — with real discussion time?
FREE online taster:
🗓 18 May 2026 | 🕓 4:00–5:15pm (UK) | 📍 Microsoft Teams
Email 👉 learning@solace.org.uk for the Teams link.
Programme Details:
solace.org.uk/learning-hub...
Thank you to everyone who joined our Inclusive Leadership Q&A yesterday — brilliant questions.
We covered what inclusive leadership looks like in everyday behaviours and why self-awareness matters.
Full Q&A/FAQs summary and full course details: solace.org.uk/personal-dev...
Today at 12:30 (Teams): Free Inclusive Leadership Q&A
A quick, practical way to understand what the Inclusive Leadership course covers, how the day runs, and what you’ll take away in practice — plus time to ask questions.
📆 12:30–13:15
Reserve your place👉 learning@solace.org.uk
Free Teams Q&A next Tuesday: Inclusive Leadership for senior local government leaders.
Tue 14 Apr | 12:30–13:15
A quick 45 mins to understand the course focus, how the day runs, and what you’ll take away in practice.
Reserve: learning@solace.org.uk
Course details: bit.ly/47GnZ00
Ahead of #UKREiiF 2026, the West Midlands is showcasing £20bn+ of investment-ready opportunities, with partnership-led delivery front and centre.
Joanne Roney is a confirmed speaker — revisit her episode on place leadership and making growth work for residents. 🎧 solace.org.uk/local-govern...
Free Teams Q&A: Inclusive Leadership for senior local government leaders.
📆Tue 14 Apr, 12:30–13:15.
Get a concise overview + ask questions: what the course covers, how it runs, and what you’ll take away.
Reserve 👉 learning@solace.org.uk
Course info: solace.org.uk/personal-dev...
Curious about EMCC coach training? We’re hosting a FREE online taster session.
🗓 Mon 18 May 2026 🕓 4:00–5:15pm
📍 Microsoft Teams
We’ll share an overview of the EMCC Coach programmes + learning on the psychological dimensions of coaching.
👉 learning@solace.org.uk
April is #StressAwarenessMonth.
At Solace, aligned with the councils we support, our Workplace MHFAs are here for Solace staff: a safe, confidential, non‑judgemental space to talk. Try MHFA England’s Stress Container tool: mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/... #MentalHealthAtWork
Stronger footing, lighter touch. Oversight at Nottingham Council has moved from Commissioners to advisory Ministerial Envoys, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Full update: www.mynottinghamnews.co.uk/government-s...
#LocalGov
Ministers have de‑escalated oversight at Nottingham City Council—moving from Commissioners to advisory Ministerial Envoys—signalling a stronger footing and a focus on continuous improvement.
Hear CE Sajeeda Rose on leading through intervention (Series 2, Episode 6): solace.org.uk/local-govern...
📆 Free Q&A (Teams) — Tue 14 Apr, 12:30–13:15.
Your chance to ask questions + see what you’ll get from our Inclusive Leadership course for senior local government leaders.
Reserve your place 👉 learning@solace.org.uk
View the course: solace.org.uk/personal-dev...
Put real thinking time back on your calendar.
Rise & Renew = 1:1 coaching + a two‑day residential retreat (date TBC) to help senior local gov leaders step back, gain perspective and move forward with confidence.
Apply / express interest 👉 bit.ly/4rbeaxW
A few places available.
Central Heart launched at #MIPIM: 5k homes, 7 ha public realm. Streets redesigned for people — greener links, wider pavements & safer cycling, joining HS2 Curzon St with New St/Bullring & Colmore Business District. Hear Joanne Roney on regeneration & systems leadership: solace.org.uk/local-govern...
🌟 Inspiring day at our first Solace Yorkshire & Humber Network Event!
🎤Huge thanks to @robintuddenham.bsky.social for a brilliant opening and to Shirley Ficken for an energising workshop that sparked great discussion and connection across the region. 🤝💡
#Network #YorkshireAndHumber
🌟Today we launch the first Solace Yorkshire & Humber Network Event in Wakefield.
🎤 Colleagues join us for connection, shared learning and leadership development, with sessions led by @robintuddenham.bsky.social, Shirley Ficken and the Solace team shaping the region’s future.
🤖 Chief Executives met today to explore how AI is reshaping public services, with insights from Amardeep Gill and
@jeffares.bsky.social. A sharp discussion on opportunities, risks, ethics, and the leadership needed for responsible innovation 🤝
#EthicalAI #Leadership
🎧Ahead of Series 3 of Local Government Stories, recent Tamworth coverage is a cue to revisit Series 1 Ep 11 with Stephen Gabriel, Chief Executive of Tamworth Borough Council.
✅First‑time leadership
✅Community ties.
✅Leading through change.
Listen Now: solace.org.uk/local-govern...
🗳️ We’re looking forward to seeing everyone joining us in London tomorrow for the Solace Elections Conference.
🗓️ 4 Mar • 10:00–16:00 | 📍 Mary Ward House, WC1H 9SN
View Programme 👉 portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-...
#SolaceElectionsConference
Clarify. Reset. Consolidate. Commit.
Rise & Renew = 2× pre‑retreat 1:1s • two‑day retreat (date TBC) • group session • final 1:1.
Apply / express interest 👉 bit.ly/4anHgoK
Places are limited.
#SolaceRiseRenew #LocalGov #LeadershipDevelopment
🧭 Preparing your organisation for change
🤝 Solace — Supporting you through the complexities of LGR
Not just structural—mindset, clarity + comms.
Prioritise: engage early • understand the cultural landscape • equip managers.
Brochure ⤵️
8018031.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Solace...
#LocalGov #LGR
If your “what’s next?” keeps slipping past the next meeting, this is for you.
Rise & Renew = 1:1 coaching + a two‑day retreat (date TBC) for senior local gov leaders.
Apply / express interest 👉 bit.ly/4anHgoK
Places are limited.
#SolaceRiseRenew #LocalGov #LeadershipDevelopment
This week’s Haringey update is a great prompt to revisit Series 2 with Cllr Peray Ahmet, Leader of Haringey Council, and Andy Donald, Chief Executive.
Haringey’s £1.5m co‑designed play improvements reflect the values‑led leadership they discuss in the episode.
solace.org.uk/local-govern...
🗳️ Next week: get May‑ready, fast.
Step back, lock decisions, and leave with actions you can use now.
🏙️ Solace Elections Conference
🗓️ 4 Mar • Mary Ward House, London
👉 Register: portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-...
Grateful to 4–5 Gray’s Inn Square for supporting the Solace Elections Conference and our legal session ahead of May.
🔥Fireside Chat: Legal Risk, Readiness & Changing Elections Landscape
🕒 15:15–16:00
🎤 Tim Straker KC, Joint Head of Chambers
Book now: portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-...
🎓 Final weekday reminder — free EMCC taster on Monday
Side‑by‑side look at Practitioner & Senior with Developing Success + a short segment on the psychology of coaching 🧠.
🗓 Mon 23 Feb | ⏰ 4:00–5:15pm | 💻 Teams
📩 Book: learning@solace.org.uk
Info: bit.ly/45Itkmm bit.ly/49TdQyr
#Coaching
As we get ready for Series 3, recent LGC coverage of Paul Humphreys joining Solace felt like a great moment to revisit our episode with Solace Chair Kath O’Dwyer.
She talks about resilience and leading through uncertainty — themes echoed in the LGC piece.
Listen here:
solace.org.uk/local-govern...
🛡️ Police insight on protecting election integrity this May.
🗳️ Solace Annual Elections Conference
DCI Kevin Ives, National Co‑ordinator for Election Crime, City of London Police
Comms, Transparency & Public Trust.
🗓️ 4 Mar • Mary Ward House, London
👉 Book: portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-...
🎓 Route mapping: EMCC coach training (free taster)
Mon 23 Feb, 4–5:15pm (Teams).
Preview Practitioner & Senior pathways with Developing Success + a short look at the psychology of coaching 🧠.
📩 learning@solace.org.uk
View more Info:
solace.org.uk/learning-hub...
solace.org.uk/learning-hub...
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing. 🌙
Warm wishes to colleagues, members and partners across local government. May this be a time of peace, wellbeing and connection for you and your loved ones. 🕯️
From all of us at Solace, wishing you a peaceful Ramadan.
#Ramadan #LocalGov
Clarity before your next move.
Rise & Renew blends 1:1 coaching with a two‑day residential retreat (date TBC) to turn reflection into decisive action.
Apply / express interest 👉 solace.org.uk/learning-hub...
Places are limited.
#SolaceRiseRenew #LocalGov #LeadershipDevelopment
