ADSO Awards 2026 ⭐️ Congratulations to Tower Hamlets Council who have been shortlisted for our ADSO Democracy Project of the Year Award for their Digital Constitution project. Hear from the team and all our shortlisted nominees... 👉 https://www.adso.co.uk/adso-awards-2026-shortlist/

Are you passionate about local democracy & good governance? Join ADSO – be part of a movement that champions your work, helps you thrive & celebrates your success. Now is a great time to join: ✅ Early Bird Offer, Aug-Oct ✅ Free first year for career starters Join ADSO 👉 www.adso.co.uk/join

ADSO Awards 2026 ⭐️ Congratulations to Cambridge City Council who have been shortlisted for our ADSO Democracy Project of the Year Award for their Review of Governance Arrangements. Hear from the team and all our shortlisted nominees... 👉 https://ow.ly/a8yq50ZvKoB

Looking for a new role? Jobs in local democracy available now: ✅ Blackpool ✅ Brighton & Hove ✅ Tendring ✅ Hart & more… See all our current vacancies: https://ow.ly/w8nN50Zv5IB

ADSO Awards 2026 ⭐️ Congratulations to Emily Kelly from Woking Borough Council who has been shortlisted for our ADSO Rising Star Award. Hear from Emily and all our shortlisted nominees... 👉 https://ow.ly/wMTe50ZuVxW

✅ Apply now to be our new ADSO Director of Professional Development. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about our Association and our members, who can bring drive and professionalism to improving our professional development offer. Apply by 14 August 2026. 👉 https://ow.ly/akIi50ZuBkh

ADSO Awards 2026 ⭐️ Congratulations to Owen Roberts from Birmingham City Council who has been shortlisted for our ADSO Rising Star Award. Hear from Owen and all our shortlisted nominees... 👉 https://ow.ly/BK9850Zu9vE

We’re delighted that Carl Whistlecraft is beginning a new term as an ADSO Director, at such a key time for our Association. ADSO is growing and developing, so that we can do even more to support our members – and there’s more to come. Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/8MXz50Zu9My

We're remembering our much loved and missed ADSO colleague and friend, John Lynch. Members of the ADSO community recently visited our memorial garden for John at the East Hoathly & Halland Community Garden Project. Our Chair, Peter Sass, reflects on an emotional day. 👉 https://ow.ly/KtSr50Zt7b4

ADSO Awards 2026 ⭐️ Congratulations to Brody Olson from @westsuffolkcouncil.bsky.social who has been shortlisted for our ADSO Rising Star Award. Hear from Brody and all our shortlisted nominees... 👉 https://ow.ly/okGi50Zsghy

ADSO Awards 2026 ⭐️ Congratulations to Ryan Ikavnieks from West Northamptonshire Council who has been shortlisted for our ADSO Rising Star Award. Hear from Ryan and all our shortlisted nominees... 👉 https://ow.ly/FjyT50ZsfcJ

We’re delighted to be working with National Association of Local Councils (NALC) to review their Model Standing Orders. We’re keen to hear from clerks, councillors& others in the local council sector, to help shape the review. Take part in our National Survey by 31 July ✍️ https://ow.ly/yBSu50Zsobl

Looking for a new role? Jobs in local democracy available now: ✅ Brighton & Hove ✅ Derby ✅ Hart ✅ Sandwell & more… See all our current vacancies: https://ow.ly/Kp6x50ZshAx

ADSO Awards 2026 ⭐️ Congratulations to Alice Aubrey from the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames who has been shortlisted for our ADSO Rising Star Award. Hear from Alice and all our shortlisted nominees… 👉 https://ow.ly/fh2P50Zseuc

ADSO Awards 2026 ⭐️ Congratulations to Caroline Roser from Hampshire County Council who has been shortlisted for our ADSO Learner of the Year Award. Hear from Caroline and all our shortlisted nominees... 👉 https://ow.ly/psT650ZqO0J

ADSO Awards 2026 ⭐️ Congratulations to Olivia Quinn from Stratford-on-Avon District Council who has been shortlisted for our ADSO Learner of the Year Award. Hear from Olivia and all our shortlisted nominees... 👉 https://ow.ly/Ck0J50ZqNAU

The ADSO Board met on Friday 17 July. You can explore what we talked about on our latest highlights webpage, including our engagement with Government. A special thank you to our branch representatives for your time, energy and enthusiasm. 👉 https://www.adso.co.uk/adso-board-highlights-17-july-2026/

✅ Could you be our new ADSO Director of Professional Development? We’re looking for someone who is passionate about our Association and our members, who can bring drive and professionalism to improving our professional development offer. Apply by 14 August 2026. 👉 https://ow.ly/PtHo50Znei8

Charlotte Eisenhart, ADSO Chief Exec, shares some positive reflections from #LGAConf26. We launched a new report, alongside our partners. And we heard how much the work of democratic services professionals is valued by senior leaders. 🌈 Charlotte’s reasons to be hopeful 👉 https://ow.ly/FF5r50ZncuS

We’re working with the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) on a review of their Model Standing Orders. We’re keen to hear from parish or town council clerks & councillors. ✅ Online Engagement Event 📅 Thurs 23 July, 2-3.30pm ✅ National Survey Get involved 👉 https://ow.ly/Yn4R50Zm383

We’re excited to be welcoming new ADSO members from Northern Ireland. 🙌 Our new branch leads, Eileen Forde & Fiona Douglas, are looking forward to learning from colleagues across England and Wales, and working together to raise the profile of Democratic Services. 👉 https://ow.ly/Hg6M50ZkZYK

We're delighted to have supported the 21st Century Parish and Town Councillor and Clerk report, launched today 🚀 alongside NALC, SLCC & INLOGOV. We're proud to champion professional development, collaboration & good governance across every tier of local government. 👉 https://ow.ly/m4wR50ZkCRN

Looking for a new role? Jobs in local democracy available now: ✅ City of London ✅ Hertsmere ✅ Havant & more… See all our current vacancies: https://ow.ly/eKmZ50Zkw8H

✳️ ADSO Shared Learning: Supporting Councillors in the Age of AI. Charlotte Eisenhart (ADSO Chief Exec) highlights the key considerations for Democratic Services Officers and others who work with councillors, and some useful tips… 👉https://ow.ly/pYNz50Zjx11

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Yn ein blog diweddaraf, mae Rheolwr Datblygu ADSO Cymru, Anwen Davies, yn cyflwyno'r gwaith cyffrous y mae'n ei harwain i helpu i adfywio a thyfu rhwydwaith ADSO yng Nghymru. Gobeithiwn y byddwch yn ymuno â ni ar y daith gyffrous hon. Darllenwch flog Anwen 👉 https://ow.ly/rC6050ZipLE

Looking for a new role? Jobs in local democracy available now: ✅ Havant ✅ Peterborough ✅ East Hampshire ✅ Barnsley & more… See all our current vacancies: https://ow.ly/wz3k50Zi6TL

📗ADSO Training course: Council and Its Governance Arrangements. In two interactive workshops, you'll learn about the different types of governance systems and how Full Council meetings work within them. 📅 9 & 16 July 2026 ⏰ 9.30am-12.30pm 💻 via Zoom Book your place 👉 https://ow.ly/Ou2750ZgNzV

Do you have some new committee members following your Annual Council meeting? ADSO offers a range of training to support your councillors, including Chairing Skills & our Overview & Scrutiny course. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/xgHP50Z6Fps

What's on your wish list for training? Please tell us what skills and knowledge you'd like to gain, any new topics you want to learn about, your preferred learning formats & any current barriers for you. Take part by Tuesday 30 June - it takes just 3 mins. ⏰ Thank you 🙏 👉 https://ow.ly/9SLa50Z9i3S

Looking for a new role in local democracy? Jobs available now: ✅ Barnsley ✅ East Hampshire ✅ Peterborough ✅ Havant & more… See all our current vacancies: https://ow.ly/esmK50Zf3LC