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Colleagues from Oldham Council have been nominated for an iNetwork Champion Award!
By recognising and endorsing our Champions, you are helping celebrate those who make collaboration happen.
Show your support by endorsing our Oldham nominees: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... 🎉
By recognising and endorsing our Champions, you are helping celebrate those who make collaboration happen.
Show your support by endorsing our Oldham nominees: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... 🎉
January 29, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Colleagues from Oldham Council have been nominated for an iNetwork Champion Award!
By recognising and endorsing our Champions, you are helping celebrate those who make collaboration happen.
Show your support by endorsing our Oldham nominees: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... 🎉
By recognising and endorsing our Champions, you are helping celebrate those who make collaboration happen.
Show your support by endorsing our Oldham nominees: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... 🎉
Great kick-off this week for our pilot with Supply25 & the Local Government Association!
A fantastic cohort will be testing the Supply25 platform & a standardised set of assurance questions to help strengthen supply chain security across the sector. Contact us to get involved!
A fantastic cohort will be testing the Supply25 platform & a standardised set of assurance questions to help strengthen supply chain security across the sector. Contact us to get involved!
January 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Great kick-off this week for our pilot with Supply25 & the Local Government Association!
A fantastic cohort will be testing the Supply25 platform & a standardised set of assurance questions to help strengthen supply chain security across the sector. Contact us to get involved!
A fantastic cohort will be testing the Supply25 platform & a standardised set of assurance questions to help strengthen supply chain security across the sector. Contact us to get involved!
Highlighting five brilliant colleagues from @trafford-council.bsky.social today👏 Each has been nominated for the iNetwork Champion Award for championing both iNetwork and @istanduk.bsky.social learning, building connections & driving best practice.
Show your support & endorse them⬇️#iNetworkAwards
Show your support & endorse them⬇️#iNetworkAwards
January 28, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Highlighting five brilliant colleagues from @trafford-council.bsky.social today👏 Each has been nominated for the iNetwork Champion Award for championing both iNetwork and @istanduk.bsky.social learning, building connections & driving best practice.
Show your support & endorse them⬇️#iNetworkAwards
Show your support & endorse them⬇️#iNetworkAwards
We’re proud to celebrate 5 brilliant colleagues from North Yorkshire Council nominated for the iNetwork Champion Award, for their commitment to collaboration, shared learning & best practice.
Show your support by endorsing them and sharing why they deserve it: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
Show your support by endorsing them and sharing why they deserve it: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
January 27, 2026 at 2:18 PM
We’re proud to celebrate 5 brilliant colleagues from North Yorkshire Council nominated for the iNetwork Champion Award, for their commitment to collaboration, shared learning & best practice.
Show your support by endorsing them and sharing why they deserve it: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
Show your support by endorsing them and sharing why they deserve it: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
Our webcast 'The Age of Misinformation & the Local Public Sector' is on 3 Feb. How is misinformation reshaping council comms, trust & services? Join Colin Strong ipsosintheuk.bsky.social to discuss.
Open to the sector: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-loo...
Open to the sector: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-loo...
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Our webcast 'The Age of Misinformation & the Local Public Sector' is on 3 Feb. How is misinformation reshaping council comms, trust & services? Join Colin Strong ipsosintheuk.bsky.social to discuss.
Open to the sector: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-loo...
Open to the sector: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-the-loo...
Congratulations to Andrea Smith MBA FCIPS, Michelle Walker & Sarah Sesum MCIPS of YPO nominated for the iNetwork Champion Award for their ongoing support of the Connected Procurement & Comissioning programme.
Endorse them at👏 i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards
Endorse them at👏 i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards
January 22, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Congratulations to Andrea Smith MBA FCIPS, Michelle Walker & Sarah Sesum MCIPS of YPO nominated for the iNetwork Champion Award for their ongoing support of the Connected Procurement & Comissioning programme.
Endorse them at👏 i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards
Endorse them at👏 i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards
We are proud to spotlight outstanding colleagues from @wigancouncil.bsky.social nominated for the iNetwork Champion Award!
Their leadership and collaboration are driving real change across public services.
👉Endorse them now: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards #Champions #LocalGov
Their leadership and collaboration are driving real change across public services.
👉Endorse them now: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards #Champions #LocalGov
January 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
We are proud to spotlight outstanding colleagues from @wigancouncil.bsky.social nominated for the iNetwork Champion Award!
Their leadership and collaboration are driving real change across public services.
👉Endorse them now: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards #Champions #LocalGov
Their leadership and collaboration are driving real change across public services.
👉Endorse them now: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards #Champions #LocalGov
Cyber Attacks start long before malware. Learn how threat actors gather intel, harvest credentials & bypass MFA.
Join us online for the Human Firewall Series: Reconnaissance on 12 Feb.
👉 humanfirewall1.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=Bluesky #CyberAwareness #InfoGov
Join us online for the Human Firewall Series: Reconnaissance on 12 Feb.
👉 humanfirewall1.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=Bluesky #CyberAwareness #InfoGov
January 21, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Cyber Attacks start long before malware. Learn how threat actors gather intel, harvest credentials & bypass MFA.
Join us online for the Human Firewall Series: Reconnaissance on 12 Feb.
👉 humanfirewall1.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=Bluesky #CyberAwareness #InfoGov
Join us online for the Human Firewall Series: Reconnaissance on 12 Feb.
👉 humanfirewall1.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=Bluesky #CyberAwareness #InfoGov
We’re shining a spotlight on Alan Boardman, Cyber Security Manager at Lancashire South Cumbria NHS FT!
As Chair of the NWWARP Alan has been a key driving force behind one of our cyber security services.
Show your support & endorse Alan: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards
As Chair of the NWWARP Alan has been a key driving force behind one of our cyber security services.
Show your support & endorse Alan: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards
January 20, 2026 at 3:25 PM
We’re shining a spotlight on Alan Boardman, Cyber Security Manager at Lancashire South Cumbria NHS FT!
As Chair of the NWWARP Alan has been a key driving force behind one of our cyber security services.
Show your support & endorse Alan: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards
As Chair of the NWWARP Alan has been a key driving force behind one of our cyber security services.
Show your support & endorse Alan: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
#iNetworkAwards
Are you interested in how person‑centred, innovative tech can transform adult social care?
If so, join our Assistive Technology Roundtable as local authorities share real‑world learning on adopting and scaling assistive tech on 26 Feb.
Tickets🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/assistive-... #iNetwork
If so, join our Assistive Technology Roundtable as local authorities share real‑world learning on adopting and scaling assistive tech on 26 Feb.
Tickets🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/assistive-... #iNetwork
January 20, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Are you interested in how person‑centred, innovative tech can transform adult social care?
If so, join our Assistive Technology Roundtable as local authorities share real‑world learning on adopting and scaling assistive tech on 26 Feb.
Tickets🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/assistive-... #iNetwork
If so, join our Assistive Technology Roundtable as local authorities share real‑world learning on adopting and scaling assistive tech on 26 Feb.
Tickets🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/assistive-... #iNetwork
Nominations for the Innovation Awards 2025/26 are now closed!
The calibre & creativity shown this year has been truly inspiring. All nominations will now be entered into the public vote on 02nd Feb.
For now, endorse a Champion at - i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
The calibre & creativity shown this year has been truly inspiring. All nominations will now be entered into the public vote on 02nd Feb.
For now, endorse a Champion at - i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
January 19, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Nominations for the Innovation Awards 2025/26 are now closed!
The calibre & creativity shown this year has been truly inspiring. All nominations will now be entered into the public vote on 02nd Feb.
For now, endorse a Champion at - i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
The calibre & creativity shown this year has been truly inspiring. All nominations will now be entered into the public vote on 02nd Feb.
For now, endorse a Champion at - i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
We are delighted to recognise Alex Grundy, Head of Customer Experience at Plus Dane Housing as an iNetwork Champion!
Alex consistently champions collaboration, innovation & shared learning.
Endorse Alex here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
Alex consistently champions collaboration, innovation & shared learning.
Endorse Alex here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
January 19, 2026 at 4:09 PM
We are delighted to recognise Alex Grundy, Head of Customer Experience at Plus Dane Housing as an iNetwork Champion!
Alex consistently champions collaboration, innovation & shared learning.
Endorse Alex here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
Alex consistently champions collaboration, innovation & shared learning.
Endorse Alex here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
We love sharing updates from organisations we’ve built strong relationships with & the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative has opened bids for - The Public Health Related Services (C344297) clarifications close: 23 Jan.
📩 Contact: [email protected]
📩 Contact: [email protected]
January 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
We love sharing updates from organisations we’ve built strong relationships with & the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative has opened bids for - The Public Health Related Services (C344297) clarifications close: 23 Jan.
📩 Contact: [email protected]
📩 Contact: [email protected]
We’re proud to celebrate the incredible individuals who go above & beyond to support iNetwork.
The iNetwork Champion Award highlights two colleagues from Blackpool Council who continue to show leadership, innovation & a commitment to positive change.
👉 i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
The iNetwork Champion Award highlights two colleagues from Blackpool Council who continue to show leadership, innovation & a commitment to positive change.
👉 i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
January 15, 2026 at 4:47 PM
We’re proud to celebrate the incredible individuals who go above & beyond to support iNetwork.
The iNetwork Champion Award highlights two colleagues from Blackpool Council who continue to show leadership, innovation & a commitment to positive change.
👉 i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
The iNetwork Champion Award highlights two colleagues from Blackpool Council who continue to show leadership, innovation & a commitment to positive change.
👉 i-network.org.uk/innovation-a...
Are you or your team trying to make sense of the Procurement Act changes?
Join our Procurement Act Peer Support Group, a safe, collaborative space to learn & share experiences
🗓 Next session: Building Knowledge Across Your Teams, 27 Jan.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/procuremen...
Join our Procurement Act Peer Support Group, a safe, collaborative space to learn & share experiences
🗓 Next session: Building Knowledge Across Your Teams, 27 Jan.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/procuremen...
January 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Are you or your team trying to make sense of the Procurement Act changes?
Join our Procurement Act Peer Support Group, a safe, collaborative space to learn & share experiences
🗓 Next session: Building Knowledge Across Your Teams, 27 Jan.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/procuremen...
Join our Procurement Act Peer Support Group, a safe, collaborative space to learn & share experiences
🗓 Next session: Building Knowledge Across Your Teams, 27 Jan.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/procuremen...
The Innovation Awards highlight individuals who drive collaboration, share learning & champion innovation across the sector! It is amazing to see so many colleagues across @greatermcr.bsky.social supporting this work.
Endorse a Champion here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
Endorse a Champion here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
January 14, 2026 at 2:41 PM
The Innovation Awards highlight individuals who drive collaboration, share learning & champion innovation across the sector! It is amazing to see so many colleagues across @greatermcr.bsky.social supporting this work.
Endorse a Champion here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
Endorse a Champion here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
IT Service Management Network – Jan 29!
Looking to boost IT service delivery & collaboration?Join our online event for practical insights, peer learning & proven tools.
Share this event with your IT team and register now: itservicemanagementnetwork.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=Bluesky #iNetwork
Looking to boost IT service delivery & collaboration?Join our online event for practical insights, peer learning & proven tools.
Share this event with your IT team and register now: itservicemanagementnetwork.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=Bluesky #iNetwork
January 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM
IT Service Management Network – Jan 29!
Looking to boost IT service delivery & collaboration?Join our online event for practical insights, peer learning & proven tools.
Share this event with your IT team and register now: itservicemanagementnetwork.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=Bluesky #iNetwork
Looking to boost IT service delivery & collaboration?Join our online event for practical insights, peer learning & proven tools.
Share this event with your IT team and register now: itservicemanagementnetwork.eventbrite.co.uk?aff=Bluesky #iNetwork
Endorse Your iNetwork Champion!
The Innovation Awards celebrate those who champion collaboration, share insights & drive best practice across iNetwork. We’re proud to see so many @TamesideCouncil Champions making an impact!
Scan the QR code to endorse them now! #iNetworkawards
The Innovation Awards celebrate those who champion collaboration, share insights & drive best practice across iNetwork. We’re proud to see so many @TamesideCouncil Champions making an impact!
Scan the QR code to endorse them now! #iNetworkawards
January 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Endorse Your iNetwork Champion!
The Innovation Awards celebrate those who champion collaboration, share insights & drive best practice across iNetwork. We’re proud to see so many @TamesideCouncil Champions making an impact!
Scan the QR code to endorse them now! #iNetworkawards
The Innovation Awards celebrate those who champion collaboration, share insights & drive best practice across iNetwork. We’re proud to see so many @TamesideCouncil Champions making an impact!
Scan the QR code to endorse them now! #iNetworkawards
We are excited that Sarah Bullock has joined @tamesidecouncil.bsky.social as Strategic Director of Corporate Services & iNetwork will now sit under her leadership.
With 25+ years’ experience and as our Deputy Chair, we are excited for the future!
Find out more👉 i-network.org.uk/2026/01/12/w...
With 25+ years’ experience and as our Deputy Chair, we are excited for the future!
Find out more👉 i-network.org.uk/2026/01/12/w...
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
We are excited that Sarah Bullock has joined @tamesidecouncil.bsky.social as Strategic Director of Corporate Services & iNetwork will now sit under her leadership.
With 25+ years’ experience and as our Deputy Chair, we are excited for the future!
Find out more👉 i-network.org.uk/2026/01/12/w...
With 25+ years’ experience and as our Deputy Chair, we are excited for the future!
Find out more👉 i-network.org.uk/2026/01/12/w...
We are blown away by the amazing nominations for the iNetwork Innovation Awards!
To give everyone more time, the deadline is now 12:00 (noon), Mon 19 Jan 2026.
Showcase your creativity, dedication & innovation!
Nominate here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
To give everyone more time, the deadline is now 12:00 (noon), Mon 19 Jan 2026.
Showcase your creativity, dedication & innovation!
Nominate here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
January 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
We are blown away by the amazing nominations for the iNetwork Innovation Awards!
To give everyone more time, the deadline is now 12:00 (noon), Mon 19 Jan 2026.
Showcase your creativity, dedication & innovation!
Nominate here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
To give everyone more time, the deadline is now 12:00 (noon), Mon 19 Jan 2026.
Showcase your creativity, dedication & innovation!
Nominate here: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
Join us at an upcoming event, a safe space for collaboration, innovation & sharing.
🔹 CAF Peer Support Groups – 13 Jan & 10 Mar
🔹 Procurement Act – 27 Jan & 24 Mar
🔹 IT Service Management – 29 Jan
🔹 Innovation Awards – 26 Mar and more..
👉https://mailchi.mp/i-network/janevup26
🔹 CAF Peer Support Groups – 13 Jan & 10 Mar
🔹 Procurement Act – 27 Jan & 24 Mar
🔹 IT Service Management – 29 Jan
🔹 Innovation Awards – 26 Mar and more..
👉https://mailchi.mp/i-network/janevup26
January 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Join us at an upcoming event, a safe space for collaboration, innovation & sharing.
🔹 CAF Peer Support Groups – 13 Jan & 10 Mar
🔹 Procurement Act – 27 Jan & 24 Mar
🔹 IT Service Management – 29 Jan
🔹 Innovation Awards – 26 Mar and more..
👉https://mailchi.mp/i-network/janevup26
🔹 CAF Peer Support Groups – 13 Jan & 10 Mar
🔹 Procurement Act – 27 Jan & 24 Mar
🔹 IT Service Management – 29 Jan
🔹 Innovation Awards – 26 Mar and more..
👉https://mailchi.mp/i-network/janevup26
The countdown is on for the iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26!
Know a partner or supplier who’s gone above & beyond? Nominate them for the Partner Excellence Award before 12 Jan.
Join us on 26 Mar for the celebration!👉https://i-network.org.uk/innovation-awards-2025/
#iNetworkAwards #Innovation
Know a partner or supplier who’s gone above & beyond? Nominate them for the Partner Excellence Award before 12 Jan.
Join us on 26 Mar for the celebration!👉https://i-network.org.uk/innovation-awards-2025/
#iNetworkAwards #Innovation
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The countdown is on for the iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26!
Know a partner or supplier who’s gone above & beyond? Nominate them for the Partner Excellence Award before 12 Jan.
Join us on 26 Mar for the celebration!👉https://i-network.org.uk/innovation-awards-2025/
#iNetworkAwards #Innovation
Know a partner or supplier who’s gone above & beyond? Nominate them for the Partner Excellence Award before 12 Jan.
Join us on 26 Mar for the celebration!👉https://i-network.org.uk/innovation-awards-2025/
#iNetworkAwards #Innovation
We are excited to share that Alison McKenzie-Folan OBE Chief Exec of Wigan Council has been reappointed as Executive Chair of iNetwork!
Her leadership has driven innovation, collaboration & digital transformation across the public sector.
Read the blog: i-network.org.uk/2026/01/08/b... #news
Her leadership has driven innovation, collaboration & digital transformation across the public sector.
Read the blog: i-network.org.uk/2026/01/08/b... #news
January 8, 2026 at 11:31 AM
We are excited to share that Alison McKenzie-Folan OBE Chief Exec of Wigan Council has been reappointed as Executive Chair of iNetwork!
Her leadership has driven innovation, collaboration & digital transformation across the public sector.
Read the blog: i-network.org.uk/2026/01/08/b... #news
Her leadership has driven innovation, collaboration & digital transformation across the public sector.
Read the blog: i-network.org.uk/2026/01/08/b... #news
This Year, It Could Be YOU Holding That Trophy!
The iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26 celebrate the incredible work driving innovation, collaboration, and impact across the local public sector.
Nominate now, the deadline is 12 Jan: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
The iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26 celebrate the incredible work driving innovation, collaboration, and impact across the local public sector.
Nominate now, the deadline is 12 Jan: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
January 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
This Year, It Could Be YOU Holding That Trophy!
The iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26 celebrate the incredible work driving innovation, collaboration, and impact across the local public sector.
Nominate now, the deadline is 12 Jan: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
The iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26 celebrate the incredible work driving innovation, collaboration, and impact across the local public sector.
Nominate now, the deadline is 12 Jan: i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards
Dr Sarah Louise Day who manages the Transforming & Innovating Public Services (TIPS) programme, hosted our Project Management Frameworks Roundtable, bringing together experts to share best practices and strategies for councils.
Explore the key takeaways: i-network.org.uk/2025/12/19/n...
Explore the key takeaways: i-network.org.uk/2025/12/19/n...
January 6, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Dr Sarah Louise Day who manages the Transforming & Innovating Public Services (TIPS) programme, hosted our Project Management Frameworks Roundtable, bringing together experts to share best practices and strategies for councils.
Explore the key takeaways: i-network.org.uk/2025/12/19/n...
Explore the key takeaways: i-network.org.uk/2025/12/19/n...