Local government is in a weird moment right now — squeezed, stretched, questioned, and still somehow showing up every day to keep communities humming. And while the noise around the sector keeps getting louder, our collective voice hasn’t always kept pace.
 

So… what if we fixed that? Together.

In this fast‑paced, sprint‑style workshop, facilitator and design‑thinker Clare Swallow will guide us through building a shared, grassroots narrative about the value of local government — created by the people who live and breathe it, not handed down in a top‑down campaign that never quite lands.
 

This isn’t about polishing a slogan. It’s about uncovering the real, human stories of what councils do, why it matters, and how we can speak about our work with clarity, confidence and consistency — no matter which council we come from, what our job title says, or how big (or small) our comms team is.
 

Expect a session that’s hands‑on, energising, a little provocative, and packed with the kind of collaborative magic that only happens when smart, passionate LG humans get in a room together.
 

You’ll walk away with:

• A co‑created narrative framework you can take back to your organisation

• Practical, usable language you can start weaving into your mahi immediately

• New connections with others who care about lifting the sector from the inside out

• A fresh sense of pride in the work we do — and the impact we have
   

If you’re ready to help shape a message the whole sector can stand behind, this is your workshop.
 

Come build it with us.