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Solace Scotland
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Solace Scotland is the Scottish branch of the Solace Group, serving as a professional network for local government leaders across Scotland.
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Great to be at the @solacescotland.bsky.social conference in @northlanarkshire.gov.uk last week. Terrific programme and great to connect with colleagues. #collaboration #systemchange #publicservice #proud.
September 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Trevor Holden
“Are we part of the solution or part of the problem?”

Dr Jonathan Carr-West
@joncarrwest.bsky.social
“Integration alone isn’t enough."

Both challenge us to rethink public service delivery amid housing shortages, & healthcare strain.

#SolaceScotlandConference
September 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
At the #SolaceScotlandConference today, Des Murray urges us to rethink how we make reform real.

Read his reflections in The MJ:

🔗 www.themj.co.uk/reform-scotl...
September 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
📍 At #SolaceScotlandConference today?

👋 Come visit our stand and meet Kay Nyamande, our Engagement – Membership Lead!

📝 We’re gathering insights to improve how we connect with you — fill out question 11 on our quick form:

🔗 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

#LocalGov
September 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🗣️ Great insights from The Shape of Transformational Reform—Perspectives:

Joe Griffin: Civil Service must evolve—more collaboration.
Jo Farrell: Focus on frontline & dynamic workforce.
Sarah O’Donnell: Adapting to risk.
Jane & Sarah: Leadership & local gov empowerment

#LocalGov
September 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🎥 The energy is building at #SolaceScotlandConference! Delegates are queuing up to register, welcomed by the sound of bagpipes 🎶

We're nearly ready to kick off our next session in the marquee:
The Shape of Transformational Reform—Perspectives

#LocalGov
September 4, 2025 at 8:19 AM
🌄 Today we kicked off the #SolaceScotlandConference with Module 1 of the Solace Scotland Springboard Programme!

Leatham Green, Transformation Director at Oracle ✨ "The programme focuses on Voice, Breath, Body & Mind"—embracing our uniqueness while growing through challenge.

#LocalGov
September 4, 2025 at 7:59 AM
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Good morning from Solace Scotland!

We’re all set and excited to welcome you to Day 1 of the conference. Our team is ready at the registration desk with big smiles and warm greetings.

👋 Looking forward to connecting with delegates, speakers, and exhibitors throughout the day.

#LocalGov
September 4, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Don't forget to download the full programme for our #SolaceScotlandConference today!

📍 Strathclyde Country Park
🎤 27 Speakers from across Scotland's public services
🤝 Connect with Business Partners & Sponsors

⬇️ View the full programme:

🔗 8018031.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/801803...
September 4, 2025 at 5:46 AM
📣 Just one week to go until the Solace Scotland Conference 2025!

🗣️ 27 speakers
🌿 Study tours & wellbeing activities

📄 Programme: solace.org.uk/scotland-con...

💬 Already booked? Tag a colleague you’re attending with or share what you’re most looking forward to!
August 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🔷 The Shape of Transformational Reform—Perspectives

Scotland’s top public service leaders unite at our #SolaceScotlandConference to explore what real reform looks like—and how to build it together.

🗓️ 4 Sept | 9:15–10:30 📍 AlonaA Hotel

🎫 Bring your team: solace.org.uk/scotland-conference-2025
August 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🟦 The Transformational Impact of Public Services starts with putting prevention first.

Join us at the #SolaceScotlandConference.

📅 5 Sept | 🕥 10:40–11:30 📍AlonA Hotel

• Dr Kristy Docherty
• Dr Diane Stockton
• Clair Thomson

👥 Bring your team - register now:
portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-...
July 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🌟Heading to #SolaceScotlandConference? Meet the local government innovators.

🙏 Thank you to all our Exhibitors and Partners for supporting innovation in public service!

🔗 Full list: solace.org.uk/scotland-con...

✉️ Contact Roberta Henry for sponsorship opportunities: [email protected]
July 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
📣 Join public sector leaders in Scotland to explore how integrated services are transforming communities across the UK. 🎤 Featuring: Trevor Holden & Dr Jonathan Carr-West.
📍Solace Scotland Conference.
📅4 Sept
13:45–14:30
📌AlonA Hotel, Motherwell.
👉 Register: portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-...
July 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🌿 Explore, Learn, Connect at #SolaceScotlandConference!
Attending? Don’t miss our Study Tours:

🌳Strathclyde Park
📆 4 Sept, 10:30–12:45 | 5 Sept, 14:00–16:00 (repeated).
Tours on sustainability, regeneration & community. 🎟️ Book: portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-... ℹ️ solace.org.uk/scotland-con...
July 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Leadership starts with a nudge.
⏳Chief Execs - Just 3 days left to nominate a rising star for #ScotlandSpringboard 2025! 📅 Closes 4 July

🌟 12 months of Mentorship & exclusive events
🎯 Help shape Scotland’s next generation of local gov leaders
📬 Nominate: [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
10 days left. 10 more leaders needed. Will one be from your council? Thanks to everyone who’s already nominated! 🙌
We’re seeing amazing talent come forward — but there’s still time to get involved.

Chief Execs, nominate your rising star by 4 July:
📩 [email protected]

#SolaceScotlandSprinboard
June 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Chief Execs — who’s your rising star? 🌟Nominate for #SolaceScotlandSpringboard! 🧠 Mentoring 🎟️ Events 🤝 Network 📈 Growth 📩 [email protected] 📆 Deadline: 4 July. Nominations in from Inverclyde Council, West Dunbartonshire Council, @anguscouncil.bsky.social, @dundeecitycouncil.bsky.social, & more!
June 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🚨 Leaders speak out on what’s next in their fields: Anna Fowlie at Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), Fraser McKinlay @thepromisescotland.bsky.social, Alison Watson @shelterscotland.bsky.social
Read More 👉 solace.org.uk/scotland-con...

#FutureReform
June 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🎉 The #SolaceScotlandConference Website is LIVE!
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 AlonA Hotel, Motherwell, Strathclyde Country Park
📅 4–5 Sept 2025
Explore the programme, speakers & more!
👉 Book your place now:
solace.org.uk/scotland-con...

#Scotland2025 #PublicServices #Leadership #SolaceScotland
May 28, 2025 at 8:41 AM
👀 We're seeking Chief Executives, Directors, and Senior Leaders to nominate emerging talent for our next cohort of rising mangers to empower the next generation of leaders!..

Interested in participating?

📧 Email [email protected]

⏰Deadline: 4th July 2025
May 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🚨 Scotland’s future is being written—will you help shape it?

4–5 Sept | Scotland Conference 2025
Transformation. Health. Education. Place.

🎟️ Group ticket (5 ppl): £885 + VAT
👉 portal.solace.org.uk/s/community-...

#SolaceScotland #LocalGov #ScotlandConference2025
April 15, 2025 at 10:26 AM
📣 Chief Execs of Scotland – who’s next in line to lead? 🚨

Applications are now open for the Solace Scotland Springboard 2025 Leadership Programme – and we want your rising stars. Nominate by 4th of July ➡️ [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
🎧 Only 1 week left until the series 2 launch of #LocalGovernmentStories! Let's revisit series 1 ep 10 with Andrew Kerr, Former Chief Executive of Edinburgh Council, who talks about leading the council during the Queen's passing. 👉 solace.org.uk/local-govern...
March 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🎧 The wait is almost over—just 11 days until series 2 lands of LocalGovernmentStories! From Trading Standards Officer to Chief Executive, Pippa Milne shares her journey to the top at
@argyllandbute.bsky.social Council. Catch up with Series 1, Episode 9 now: 👉 solace.org.uk/local-govern...
#LocalGov
February 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM