Archives: Testimonials
“I loved the speakers, the networking, the surroundings – great to be amongst like minded people from across the country.”
18th December, 2023
“I loved the speakers, the networking, the surroundings – great to be amongst like minded people from across the country.”
18th December, 2023
“We recruit nice people and encourage them to be friendly, caring colleagues and the senior management model this. Does this make us soft under performers? Absolutely not. Our membership, revenues and impact grow every year. That’s because what drives performance is...
17th May, 2022
“It’s rare to work for an organisation as committed and positive as this one. There’s an energy, focus and enthusiasm that runs through everything – from the core mission of community power down to their innovative events.” Simon Kaye, former...
17th May, 2022
“An ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE bunch of change-makers. New Local puts me and my team at the heart of an exciting movement that’s genuinely transforming our relationships with our communities.” Sandra Farquharson, Assistant Director, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
17th May, 2022
“If you care about communities, want to learn about best practice and be inspired then be there in 2022!” – Kushal, Warwickshire County Council
30th September, 2021
“You’ll be surrounded by brilliant people who you can learn from and connect with. You’ll come away even more inspired to do your job, with a strong evidence base of why this work matters.” – Craig, TPX Impact
30th September, 2021
“This event will make you feel re-energised and challenge you, and your organisations, thinking to ensure how you operate improves the lives of communities.” – Mary, Nottingham City Council
30th September, 2021
“This event is an essential recharge for my batteries, inspiration and motivation. I can’t think of anyone at the Council who shouldn’t be interested in Stronger Things – community power is everyone’s business.” – Helen, Newcastle City Council
30th September, 2021
“The 2021 conference was the best event I attended in the whole of 2021.” – Linda, Alternative Futures Group
30th September, 2021
“It is truly an inspirational experience, bringing together a unique mix of people with a genuine desire to empower communities and create change.” – Laura, London Borough of Hounslow
30th September, 2021
“Just go – you will come back re-energised, full of new ideas and be able to make contact with people who have similar aims.” – Marian, London Borough of Sutton
30th September, 2021
“A great opportunity to ‘look up from your desk’ and get insights into challenges and opportunities of citizen centred approaches.” – James, Browne Jackson
30th September, 2021
“Simply Go! Take the opportunity to have your thinking stretched and gain learning of how to deploy solutions.” – Lisa, Monmouthshire County Council
30th September, 2021
“This event will inspire you, challenge your ways of thinking and make you a believer in community power!” – John, Rochdale Borough Council
30th September, 2021
“Stronger Things reinvigorates you… it gives you belief… it sparks your imagination.” – Paul, Centre4
30th September, 2021
“Community Power has the potential to revolutionise how local government works and improve citizens’ lives. That’s why we’re excited to join New Local. Our membership will be an incredibly valuable catalyst for the work we need to do.” Nick...
28th June, 2021
“The speakers were brilliant and clear on how to build relationships and challenge power.”
1st March, 2021
“Inspiring speakers, strong relevant content, interactive style, support for networking.”
1st March, 2021
“Excellent speakers and ideas, with a clear focus on community power.”
26th February, 2021
“I enjoyed every aspect of the event. It was well organised and had very inspirational speakers”
26th February, 2021
“May I take this opportunity to say thank you for another fantastic year of New Local membership. Not quite the year we all planned but you have topped up my resilience and kept me ambitious and optimistic through many...
15th January, 2021
“Any chief executive wanting to connect their team with the big, new and exciting trends in local government and public services should make engaging with New Local their priority.” Robin Tuddenham, Chief Executive, Calderdale Council
29th October, 2020