About Us

The East of England LGA is a politically-led, cross party organisation which works on behalf of the 50 local councils in the East of England to harness their collective strength

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Our Core Purpose

To support our member councils to be the best that they can be for their communities

How We Work

Honesty Innovation Advocacy Expertise Partnership

We are an honest broker bringing together partners to harness their collective strength and knowledge.

We are an enabler of innovative solutions and a catalyst for collaborative working.

We are a highly respected and influential advocate for our members; promoting their leadership of their locality, as well as fighting for them to get the resources, powers and freedoms necessary to perform that role successfully.

We are an invaluable resource of specialist expertise and capacity; providing advice and support to councils on key issues.

We are a key partner in the ongoing development of the future local government workforce

We are an honest broker bringing together partners to harness their collective strength and knowledge.

We are an enabler of innovative solutions and a catalyst for collaborative working.

We are a highly respected and influential advocate for our members; promoting their leadership of their locality, as well as fighting for them to get the resources, powers and freedoms necessary to perform that role successfully.

We are an invaluable resource of specialist expertise and capacity; providing advice and support to councils on key issues.

We are a key partner in the ongoing development of the future local government workforce

Our Senior Management Team

Our team work tirelessly to deliver brilliant results for our members. An invaluable resource of specialist expertise and capacity; providing advice and support to councils on key issues.

Meet the Team

  • Cheryl Davenport

    Managing Director
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  • Lucy Ashwell

    Head of Corporate Business Management
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  • Alison Thompson

    Head of Regional Employers
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  • Adam Thorp

    Head of Policy and Programmes
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    Joe Winter

    Head of Business Development, Marketing and Communications
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Our Governance

The organisation is governed by the Leader or elected Mayor of each of the 50 councils in the region and the full Assembly of Council Leaders meets twice a year

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Local Government in the East of England

There are 50 Local Authorities in the East of England - 5 County Councils, 6 Unitary Authorities and 39 District and Borough Councils. The region, which covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, is one of the most vibrant and economically active in the UK.

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