LGC testimonials

“Local government faces massive change. In 2010, the solutions will no longer come from national prescription and interventions, but from local innovation and creativity.

The LGC website and magazine has a vital role to play in raising our game, informing our industry and challenging us to demonstrate that the best change is managed closest to customers.

The refreshed website now requires membership subscription to access all of its content - itself an example of the kind of ‘added value’ that councils need to consider in our services.”
Paul Martin (above)
Chief executive, Sutton LBC
www.sutton.gov.uk

“In print and online, LGC combines substantial news coverage with excellent analysis and informed comment from the leading voices in the local government sector.”
Graham Burgess (right)
Chief executive, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

“The LGC is essential reading for everyone working in and for local government. Its articles address topical issues and it isn’t afraid to challenge current thinking on many subjects. Its seminars and roundtables provide a good insight into developments within the sector and are a valuable resource for anyone who works in or with local government.”
Linda Walker
Dickinson Dees
www.dickinson-dees.com

“LGC is a must read each week. It’s always good for pointing to the key developments in the news and picking up trends early so you feel you know what’s likely to happen next.

The analysis of issues is great for helping to develop your own strategic thinking. “
David McNulty (above)
Chief executive, Surrey County Council
www.surreycc.gov.uk

“I have been promoting my client’s events via inserts within LGC for over four years and have found it a successful way of attracting delegates from middle to top management in the public sector. I have always received an excellent service from the LGC team and commend them for their professional attitudes.”
Tara Stone
Cloth Court Communications
www.clothcourt.com

“LGC is required reading for local government practitioners, whether elected members or officers. Never afraid to be controversial it shines a spotlight on the issues of the day as well as stimulating debate on significant policy issues from a range of thoughtful contributors.

Given the paucity of coverage local government enjoys in the print and broadcast media, LGC can play a major role in informing the dialogue between local and national government and within the sector.”
Jeremy Beecham (above)
LGA Labour group
www.lga.gov.uk

“LGC is essential reading for members of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport to ensure they are kept fully up to date with the latest issues within central and local government that affects their work in delivering essential services that support economic prosperity and social well being.”
Matthew Lugg
Vice President ADEPT and director of Environment and Transport , Leicestershire County Council
www.leics.gov.uk

“LGC provides me with a quick and snappy insight into the key issues affecting the local government sector. It also provides an insight into best practice and ideas that help me in my job.”

Matt Cooney (above)
Former, chief executive, Solihull Community Housing (Solihull ALMO)
www.solihullcommunityhousing.org.uk

“It’s good to see LGC making a real investment in their website to complement its traditional print channel. Given the pace and pressure of working life these days, it’s really important to have fast and ready access to a known and trusted source of news and high quality analysis.”
Steve Palmer
President of Socitm and CIO at Hillingdon LBC
www.socitm.gov.uk