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Socitm and NILGA join forces for public good.

Socitm (Society for Innovation, Technology and Modernisation) and NILGA are delighted today to announce a strategic partnership between the two organisations. The collaboration is grounded in a shared commitment to understanding the unique needs of the Northern Ireland local government sector and supporting innovation and transformation agendas.

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Employee of the Year Award

The search is on to find the local government Employee of the Year 2024. NILGA and SOLACE are opening today nominations for a Local Government Employee of the Year Award sponsored by the William Johnston Memorial Trust. Nominations close on Friday 12th April 2024.

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UK LGA Forum

The Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) is delighted to host the UK Local Government Association Forum in Belfast this week.

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NILGA Launches Local Planning Leadership Programme 2023-24 for councillors

The Northern Ireland Local Government Association is set to deliver the NILGA Local Planning Leadership Programme 2023-24.  This modular, Institute of Leadership (ILM) accredited programme is based on a tested and highly accessible model, aimed  at councillors involved /interested in the local planning system and will help them address the challenges of their role.

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Ulster in Bloom Awards, Translink

Hard working volunteers, community gardeners and council staff from across Northern Ireland were recognised and celebrated for their hard work and dedication as the results were announced for the 2023 Translink Ulster in Bloom awards.

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Immediate action required to ensure the safety and well-being of elected representatives’ say local government representative bodies in united call

The local government representative bodies in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland - the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) and the Association of Irish Local Government (AILG) - have called for immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of elected representatives.

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