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This morn, PCF Board Secretaries’ Forum met for a highly engaging discussion on public appointments.   Thanks to our speakers, Will Nixon Home Office, Kerry Broomfield Boardroom Apprentice + Andrew Wiseman Historic England Get in touch if you're interested in joining this network!

Do the 'three tests' for establishing public bodies remain relevant today? Tomorrow, Dame Glenys Stacey, Matthew Gill + Emily Miles will join our expert panel to discuss the case for public bodies. Public body leaders, there's still time to sign up👇 forms.office.com/e/48qHT2Vc3M

1/ Today, Grant Dalton and I published a new report: When should public bodies exist? Rewriting the ‘three tests’ for when government does things at arm’s length. The website link is here: instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/pu…

We've also published our report on the subject this morning - tweet thread and a link to the report is here: x.com/DrMatthewGill/… - very much looking forward to hearing from public body leaders later today!

📣 We are recruiting for a new Membership Officer! This is an ideal opportunity for anyone interested to build upon their event + communications experience, and gain a unique insight into the world of public bodies. Submit your application by 1 Sept 👇 publicchairsforum.org.uk/ace-pcf-member…

How can public body chairs ensure continuity of services during government transitions? How can they navigate a pre-election period? Explore this conversation at PCF's next Chairs' Challenge on 21 September: Government in transition. Register now! forms.office.com/e/mPsvYYFtzR

Public body boards face unique challenges in managing risk and performance: ✅Public spending framework ✅Political timelines & turnover ✅Parliamentary accountability Join our Chairs' Challenge to explore effective governance within this context! forms.office.com/e/vU5vEfkMgk

"It has never been more important to ensure that, as leaders, we’re matching the pace of change." - PCF Chair Helen Pitcher OBE re: our new research into the changing nature of public leadership. Set the pace at our report launch on 22 Nov! Register: forms.office.com/e/cDm5K42kAf

📢Last chance to register! On 22 Nov, we’ll be launching on our new insight report with Windsor Leadership, ‘Public leadership: navigating uncharted waters.’ 🌊🚢 Let’s build a vision together of public body leadership for the future. Join us: forms.office.com/e/cDm5K42kAf

We're excited to welcome PCF members to our report launch tonight. In a world with increasingly complex challenges, emerging issues, and high expectations for leadership - what can equip public leaders for future success? We can't wait to hear your insights this evening!

❄️Happy holidays from PCF❄️ While our offices will be closed 22 Dec-2 Jan, we're already excited for the new year... Especially for our member conference: 'A way forward for public body leadership: realising talent and potential’ on 20 Feb! Join us: forms.office.com/e/TCiahzZctS

Last chance for members to book for our biggest event of the year, the ACE & PCF Annual Conference! On 20 Feb, join the conversation on realising the talent & potential of public bodies with leaders across the public and private sectors. Register here: forms.office.com/e/FYBciSc0eQ

We're midway through an engaging day of discussions at our Annual Conference, hosted by PCF & ACE Chairs Helen Pitcher OBE and Martin Jones (CEO). We're honoured to have hosted Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG, Minister of State for the Cabinet Office, to deliver our opening address. More to come!

Public Chairs' Forum does important strengthening UK public services. It was a pleasure to speak at their annual conference about the value of public #appointments and our wish for a wider national spread. A real chance to contribute …for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles

From cyber-attacks, to natural disasters, to reputational challenges...organisations face an array of potential crises. How can public Chairs communicate effectively in these critical moments, to maintain trust and safety? Join our Chairs' Challenge: forms.office.com/e/pgTtY9i9Vi

Join us Wed 15th May, 9:30am for our Chairs’ Challenge. Cyber-attacks, natural disasters, reputational challenges…organisations face an array of crises. How can Chairs/non-exec directors communicate effectively to maintain trust and safety? Register: forms.office.com/e/pgTtY9i9Vi

ACE/PCF Members are invited on 29 May, 09:00-10:30 to join our online roundtable on procurement, providing discussion on preparations for the 2023 Procurement Act, an overview of changes and a Q+A with our Guest Contributors. Register here: u10038829.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u…

We are currently gathering member interest for a Finance and Corporate Services Forum. If your organisation is a PCF member and yourself, or a colleague, would be interested in this please email us at [email protected] to register your interest.