We kick off the new year with the first National Lead meeting of 2026 and its our MO & Governance National Lead Meeting, hosted by Helen Bradley, your National Lead for this group.
We are delighted to be joined by Claire Ward from Anthony Collins for this meeting who will be giving some expert insight into Preparing for Potential Political Upheaval. A session on the practical steps to consider before the May elections to prepare your councils for potential political shifts that can help to make the transition far smoother.
This will take place on Zoom and is FREE for members to attend. Please log in to book and secure your place.
Leading Anthony Collins’ governance work for local government, Claire acts as a crucial sounding board for all levels of local government, advising monitoring officers and members, helping them to make informed legal decisions.
Equipped with over 20 years of in-house experience, Claire advises local authorities and their companies on regulatory governance matters, reviews constitutions, governance arrangements and decision-making. She is in high demand to undertake standards investigations and is well regarded for providing member training. Her depth of experience across county, district and unitary local councils has shaped her extensive knowledge of local government challenges. Claire is able to guide authorities across the country on what they can accomplish and more importantly how to go about doing it.