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Our regions

Regions Coverage Map
Socitm’s membership covers the entire of the UK, comprising 10 regions.

Each of our regions is run by their own team consisting of a chair, vice chair and a secretary.

Each region has its own rules and Share Local events.

Our regions

All events are advertised on the Socitm website and you can reserve your place by registering via the webpage.

The events are focussed on key themes and issues which members would like to learn about or address. Members share ideas, lessons learnt and successes and also collaborate, looking to co-develop themes and projects.

The local committee consult members for ideas and agree on a theme for each session.

Attendance

All Socitm members and guests from all public sector organisations across the region are welcome, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Members are encouraged to invite colleagues from a broad cross section of departments within their organisation.

Private sector organisations can attend by purchasing our Local partnership packages.

Event details

Events per year: Four (if there is a national event held in that region that year, only three meetings will take place)

Location: Held at various locations across the region or virtually, see individual events for details

Schedule: Morning or afternoon session depending on the type of event. Please see individual events for meeting details.

Refreshments and networking lunch: provided by Socitm at in-person meetings

Public sector members: If you would like to suggest a topic, present a local case study or a recent project, please contact a member of the committee.

The East Region Committee

Chair: Kevin Taylor, Suffolk County Council

Vice Chair: Hazel Lewis, Milton Keynes City Council

Committee Member: Tanya Allen, Norfolk County Council

Committee Member: Kurt Frary, Norfolk County Council

 

All events are advertised on the Socitm website and you can reserve your place by registering via the webpage.

The events are focussed on key themes and issues which members would like to learn about or address. Members share ideas, lessons learnt and successes and also collaborate, looking to co-develop themes and projects.

The local committee consult members for ideas and agree on a theme for each session.

Attendance

All Socitm members and guests from all public sector organisations across the region are welcome, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Members are encouraged to invite colleagues from a broad cross section of departments within their organisation.

Private sector organisations can attend by purchasing our Local partnership packages.

Event details

Events per year: Four (if there is a national event held in that region that year, only three meetings will take place)

Location: Held at various locations across the region or virtually, see individual events for details

Schedule: Morning or afternoon session depending on the type of event. Please see individual events for meeting details.

Refreshments and networking lunch: provided by Socitm at in-person meetings

Public sector members: If you would like to suggest a topic, present a local case study or a recent project, please contact a member of the committee.

The Midlands Region Committee

Chair: Tony Colson, Sense

Vice Chair: Andrew Tromans, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Secretary: Dave Sanderson, Socitm

Committee Member: Carol Williams, Walsall Council

All events are advertised on the Socitm website and you can reserve your place by registering via the webpage.

The events are focussed on key themes and issues which members would like to learn about or address. Members share ideas, lessons learnt and successes and also collaborate, looking to co-develop themes and projects.

The local committee consult members for ideas and agree on a theme for each session.

Attendance

All Socitm members and guests from all public sector organisations across the region are welcome, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Members are encouraged to invite colleagues from a broad cross section of departments within their organisation.

Private sector organisations can attend by purchasing our Local partnership packages.

Event details

Events per year: Four (if there is a national event held in that region that year, only three meetings will take place)

Location: Held at various locations across the region or virtually, see individual events for details

Schedule: Morning or afternoon session depending on the type of event. Please see individual events for meeting details.

Refreshments and networking lunch: provided by Socitm at in-person meetings

Public sector members: If you would like to suggest a topic, present a local case study or a recent project, please contact a member of the committee.

The London & South Region Committee

Chair: Adrian Gorst, Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Vice Chair: Bobby Mulheir, Bracknell Forest Council

Vice Chair: Yogita Popat, Barnet Borough Council

Committee Member: Mark Lumley, Hounslow London Borough Council

All events are advertised on the Socitm website and you can reserve your place by registering via the webpage.

The events are focussed on key themes and issues which members would like to learn about or address. Members share ideas, lessons learnt and successes and also collaborate, looking to co-develop themes and projects.

The local committee consult members for ideas and agree on a theme for each session.

Attendance

All Socitm members and guests from all public sector organisations across the region are welcome, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Members are encouraged to invite colleagues from a broad cross section of departments within their organisation.

Private sector organisations can attend by purchasing our Local partnership packages.

Event details

Events per year: Four (if there is a national event held in that region that year, only three meetings will take place)

Location: Held at various locations across the region or virtually, see individual events for details

Schedule: Morning or afternoon session depending on the type of event. Please see individual events for meeting details.

Refreshments and networking lunch: provided by Socitm at in-person meetings

Public sector members: If you would like to suggest a topic, present a local case study or a recent project, please contact a member of the committee.

The North East Region Committee

Chair: Bill Taylor, Teesside University

Secretary: Graham Jordan, Gateshead Council

All events are advertised on the Socitm website and you can reserve your place by registering via the webpage.

The events are focussed on key themes and issues which members would like to learn about or address. Members share ideas, lessons learnt and successes and also collaborate, looking to co-develop themes and projects.

The local committee consult members for ideas and agree on a theme for each session.

Attendance

All Socitm members and guests from all public sector organisations across the region are welcome, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Members are encouraged to invite colleagues from a broad cross section of departments within their organisation.

Private sector organisations can attend by purchasing our Local partnership packages.

Event details

Events per year: Four (if there is a national event held in that region that year, only three meetings will take place)

Location: Held at various locations across the region or virtually, see individual events for details

Schedule: Morning or afternoon session depending on the type of event. Please see individual events for meeting details.

Refreshments and networking lunch: provided by Socitm at in-person meetings

Public sector members: If you would like to suggest a topic, present a local case study or a recent project, please contact a member of the committee.

The North West Region Committee

Chair: Tony Doyle, Blackpool Council

Secretary: Alison Lincoln, Blackpool Council

All events are advertised on the Socitm website and you can reserve your place by registering via the webpage.

The events are focussed on key themes and issues which members would like to learn about or address. Members share ideas, lessons learnt and successes and also collaborate, looking to co-develop themes and projects.

The local committee consult members for ideas and agree on a theme for each session.

Attendance

All Socitm members and guests from all public sector organisations across the region are welcome, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Members are encouraged to invite colleagues from a broad cross section of departments within their organisation.

Private sector organisations can attend by purchasing our Local partnership packages.

Event details

Events per year: Four (if there is a national event held in that region that year, only three meetings will take place)

Location: Held at various locations across the region or virtually, see individual events for details

Schedule: Morning or afternoon session depending on the type of event. Please see individual events for meeting details.

Refreshments and networking lunch: provided by Socitm at in-person meetings

Public sector members: If you would like to suggest a topic, present a local case study or a recent project, please contact a member of the committee.

The Northern Ireland Region Committee

Chair: Paul Reihill, NICS Dept. of Finance and Personnel

Committee Member: Noel Brady, Nb1

Committee Member: Anne Gray, Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Committee Member: David Kelly, Belfast City Council

All events are advertised on the Socitm website and you can reserve your place by registering via the webpage.

The events are focussed on key themes and issues which members would like to learn about or address. Members share ideas, lessons learnt and successes and also collaborate, looking to co-develop themes and projects.

The local committee consult members for ideas and agree on a theme for each session.

Attendance

All Socitm members and guests from all public sector organisations across the region are welcome, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Members are encouraged to invite colleagues from a broad cross section of departments within their organisation.

Private sector organisations can attend by purchasing our Local partnership packages.

Event details

Events per year: Four (if there is a national event held in that region that year, only three meetings will take place)

Location: Held at various locations across the region or virtually, see individual events for details

Schedule: Morning or afternoon session depending on the type of event. Please see individual events for meeting details.

Refreshments and networking lunch: provided by Socitm at in-person meetings

Public sector members: If you would like to suggest a topic, present a local case study or a recent project, please contact a member of the committee.

The Scotland Region Committee

Chair: Heather Robb, Edinburgh City Council

Secretary: Lynn Harris, Perth and Kinross Council

All events are advertised on the Socitm website and you can reserve your place by registering via the webpage.

The events are focussed on key themes and issues which members would like to learn about or address. Members share ideas, lessons learnt and successes and also collaborate, looking to co-develop themes and projects.

The local committee consult members for ideas and agree on a theme for each session.

Attendance

All Socitm members and guests from all public sector organisations across the region are welcome, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Members are encouraged to invite colleagues from a broad cross section of departments within their organisation.

Private sector organisations can attend by purchasing our Local partnership packages.

Event details

Events per year: Four (if there is a national event held in that region that year, only three meetings will take place)

Location: Held at various locations across the region or virtually, see individual events for details

Schedule: Morning or afternoon session depending on the type of event. Please see individual events for meeting details.

Refreshments and networking lunch: provided by Socitm at in-person meetings

Public sector members: If you would like to suggest a topic, present a local case study or a recent project, please contact a member of the committee.

The South West Region Committee

Chair: Craig Wilkins, Sedgemoor District Council

Vice Chair: John Finch, Plymouth City Council

Committee Member: Nicola Dillon, Microsoft

All events are advertised on the Socitm website and you can reserve your place by registering via the webpage.

The events are focussed on key themes and issues which members would like to learn about or address. Members share ideas, lessons learnt and successes and also collaborate, looking to co-develop themes and projects.

The local committee consult members for ideas and agree on a theme for each session.

Attendance

All Socitm members and guests from all public sector organisations across the region are welcome, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Members are encouraged to invite colleagues from a broad cross section of departments within their organisation.

Private sector organisations can attend by purchasing our Local partnership packages.

Event details

Events per year: Four (if there is a national event held in that region that year, only three meetings will take place)

Location: Held at various locations across the region or virtually, see individual events for details

Schedule: Morning or afternoon session depending on the type of event. Please see individual events for meeting details.

Refreshments and networking lunch: provided by Socitm at in-person meetings

Public sector members: If you would like to suggest a topic, present a local case study or a recent project, please contact a member of the committee.

The Wales Region Committee

Chair: Huw Ynyr, Cyngor Gwynedd Council

All events are advertised on the Socitm website and you can reserve your place by registering via the webpage.

The events are focussed on key themes and issues which members would like to learn about or address. Members share ideas, lessons learnt and successes and also collaborate, looking to co-develop themes and projects.

The local committee consult members for ideas and agree on a theme for each session.

Attendance

All Socitm members and guests from all public sector organisations across the region are welcome, with places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Members are encouraged to invite colleagues from a broad cross section of departments within their organisation.

Private sector organisations can attend by purchasing our Local partnership packages.

Event details

Events per year: Four (if there is a national event held in that region that year, only three meetings will take place)

Location: Held at various locations across the region or virtually, see individual events for details

Schedule: Morning or afternoon session depending on the type of event. Please see individual events for meeting details.

Refreshments and networking lunch: provided by Socitm at in-person meetings

Public sector members: If you would like to suggest a topic, present a local case study or a recent project, please contact a member of the committee.

The Yorkshire & Humber Region Committee

Chair: Iftaz Hussain, Bradford District Coucil

Committee Member: Keith Hayes, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Committee Member: Helen Knights, North East Lincolnshire Council

Committee Member: Jon Learoyd, North Yorkshire County Council

Committee Member: Kevin Woodcock, East Riding of Yorkshire Council