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Breakthrough Bulletin

Welcome to our regular council newsletter, the Breakthrough Bulletin.

The Breakthrough Bulletin is your free resource for council communications and compliance tips, ideas, free resources and best practice.

This edition of the Breakthrough Bulletin covers:

⏰ When you can join us for a FREE 2027 Planning Masterclass

? LGR is uncertain. Worcestershire County Association of Local Councils voice shouldn’t be.

? Think twice before sending personal data to advisors.

? What we learnt about councils last month

?️Strengthen Worcestershire County Association of Local Councils data protection

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Join us for Design Your 2027 Election and New Term Success Plan Masterclass

Friday 25 September 2026
9:30am to 12:00pm
Online on Zoom
This is a practical working session for councils with elections in 2027.
Together, we will work through four important areas:

  •  Helping residents understand the council and the difference it makes 
  •  Explaining the councillor's role clearly and honestly 
  •  Encouraging people to consider standing 
  •  Preparing the new council for a strong start 

For each area, we will share a short piece of practical guidance, take you through a worked example, and then give you time to complete that part of the plan for your own council.

Book your place today

Article: LGR is now uncertain. Your council’s voice shouldn’t be.

Earlier this week the government the government announced they were pausing and reviewing their LGR plans. 
The uncertainty remains, and the decisions made from here could have a lasting impact on local communities.
Read the blog to find out more.

Article: Think twice before sending personal data to advisors

Many councils come to us or other external advisers for a variety of reasons. It is understandable that, when seeking advice on a situation, you will need to send contextual information to advisers. But have you considered the data protection implications?

Read more..

One thing we learned in August: having the policy is often the easy bit

Last month one thing that cam up repeatedly was that having the right policy in place is the easy bit. They can set clear expectations, create consistency and help demonstrate that the council has thought properly about how it should operate. But a policy only really proves its value when something happens. Read more as we discuss what makes an effective policy...

Strengthen Your Council’s Data Protection

Following popular demand, invitations are now open to join our Data Protection Audit waiting list. Suitable for larger councils, our comprehensive service maps how personal data is handled, assesses corporate risk and equips councils with bespoke documentation, practical recommendations and training to strengthen compliance in everyday practice.

Discover more..

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