John Pennock

John Pennock

Soldout events in Sydney, while Bathurst event goes trackside

August was a busy month for LGP (Local Government Procurement) with two council focused network meetings being held, the first a double header at the Grace Hotel in Sydney closely followed by the waving of the chequered flag for our last 2024 network meeting held at Rydges Mount Panorama. Sydney Record Sydney audiences attended the […]

Soldout events in Sydney, while Bathurst event goes trackside Read More »

August was a busy month for LGP (Local Government Procurement) with two council focused network meetings being held, the first a double header at the Grace Hotel in Sydney closely followed by the waving of the chequered flag for our last 2024 network meeting held at Rydges Mount Panorama. Sydney Record Sydney audiences attended the

Illawarra Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Business Expo FREE

Procurement Networking Event Wednesday 16 October, 6 – 8pm Inside Industry at BlueScope, Coniston Join us for a Q&A discussion and meet the businesses. Free. Bookings essential. Expo Thursday 17 October, 11am – 1pm Wollongong Town Hall Design • Photography • Education • Construction & Civil • Maintenance • Policy & Research • Arts, crafts,

Illawarra Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Business Expo FREE Read More »

Procurement Networking Event Wednesday 16 October, 6 – 8pm Inside Industry at BlueScope, Coniston Join us for a Q&A discussion and meet the businesses. Free. Bookings essential. Expo Thursday 17 October, 11am – 1pm Wollongong Town Hall Design • Photography • Education • Construction & Civil • Maintenance • Policy & Research • Arts, crafts,

LGP Network Meetings – Southern Region update

Council connections at the idyllic coastal location of Kiama.  After each LGP network meeting a feedback form is sent out and last year there was a call from a council to bring one of the two southern region events to the coast. Listening to this, LGP decided on Kiama and was pleased to be rewarded

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Council connections at the idyllic coastal location of Kiama.  After each LGP network meeting a feedback form is sent out and last year there was a call from a council to bring one of the two southern region events to the coast. Listening to this, LGP decided on Kiama and was pleased to be rewarded

LGP, Council, Suppliers, and the Community

The LGP Monthly newsletter is sent out to approximately 9,000 contacts. These are not just a collection of email addresses but a network of staff in both councils and panel suppliers, who work together to deliver real outcomes for the NSW community.  LGP as a ‘prescribed entity’ under legislation supports NSW councils by providing tendered

LGP, Council, Suppliers, and the Community Read More »

The LGP Monthly newsletter is sent out to approximately 9,000 contacts. These are not just a collection of email addresses but a network of staff in both councils and panel suppliers, who work together to deliver real outcomes for the NSW community.  LGP as a ‘prescribed entity’ under legislation supports NSW councils by providing tendered

LGP Network Meetings – Southern Region Update

A winter warmer in Wagga Wagga and a coastal trip to Kiama. Each year the LGP network meetings travel across NSW providing an opportunity for council staff to connect and hear relevant topics that impact the council ecosystem. It is my pleasure in June and July to bring these free council events to both Wagga

LGP Network Meetings – Southern Region Update Read More »

A winter warmer in Wagga Wagga and a coastal trip to Kiama. Each year the LGP network meetings travel across NSW providing an opportunity for council staff to connect and hear relevant topics that impact the council ecosystem. It is my pleasure in June and July to bring these free council events to both Wagga

LGP Lunch & Learn – FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics)

‘Food for thought’ in support of the NSW Council FOGO mandate.   With FOGO mandated across all NSW councils by the 1st of July 2030, LGP welcomed NSW Council staff to our first lunch and learn. The hybrid event held at the LGP Clarence Street, Sydney office and streamed across NSW Councils, provided the opportunity

LGP Lunch & Learn – FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) Read More »

‘Food for thought’ in support of the NSW Council FOGO mandate.   With FOGO mandated across all NSW councils by the 1st of July 2030, LGP welcomed NSW Council staff to our first lunch and learn. The hybrid event held at the LGP Clarence Street, Sydney office and streamed across NSW Councils, provided the opportunity

LGP Network Meetings 2024 – Dates and locations Confirmed

With record number of attendees in 2023, Local Government Procurement (LGP) is pleased to announce the schedule for our 2024 Network Meetings. This year LGP is pleased to be hosting six regional and two Sydney networking events as well as an additional Lunch & Learn event planned for June. Confirmed external speakers are the ICAC,

LGP Network Meetings 2024 – Dates and locations Confirmed Read More »

With record number of attendees in 2023, Local Government Procurement (LGP) is pleased to announce the schedule for our 2024 Network Meetings. This year LGP is pleased to be hosting six regional and two Sydney networking events as well as an additional Lunch & Learn event planned for June. Confirmed external speakers are the ICAC,

LGP Annual Conference 2023 – A Snap Shot

Local Government Procurement (LGP) was pleased to host this year’s annual conference on the 17th and 18th of October 2023. With views looking back at the city, Doltone House Darling Island was the perfect location to welcome councils, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and a full complement of LGP staff who worked throughout the event to make

LGP Annual Conference 2023 – A Snap Shot Read More »

Local Government Procurement (LGP) was pleased to host this year’s annual conference on the 17th and 18th of October 2023. With views looking back at the city, Doltone House Darling Island was the perfect location to welcome councils, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and a full complement of LGP staff who worked throughout the event to make

August Network Meetings – A Double Header

In August, LGP’s network meetings were a tale of two stories, weather and location wise. LGP ended the procurement and engineering networking meetings by hosting events in Goulburn and Port Macquarie. Goulburn On a cold morning in Goulburn the 16 Councils in attendance were greeted with a warm welcome by Luke Kenny, CEO of LGP.

August Network Meetings – A Double Header Read More »

In August, LGP’s network meetings were a tale of two stories, weather and location wise. LGP ended the procurement and engineering networking meetings by hosting events in Goulburn and Port Macquarie. Goulburn On a cold morning in Goulburn the 16 Councils in attendance were greeted with a warm welcome by Luke Kenny, CEO of LGP.

LGP Farewells Bruce Renneberg

On August 4th our friend, colleague and supporter Bruce Renneberg is retiring after an impressive 36 years in council. Bruce joined Sutherland Council in accounts payable in 1987, and after offering to assist a colleague in Stores he started his procurement journey. Initially, procurement was just a one-man unit but through his hard work he

LGP Farewells Bruce Renneberg Read More »

On August 4th our friend, colleague and supporter Bruce Renneberg is retiring after an impressive 36 years in council. Bruce joined Sutherland Council in accounts payable in 1987, and after offering to assist a colleague in Stores he started his procurement journey. Initially, procurement was just a one-man unit but through his hard work he

Sydney Network Events – Procurement & Engineering

With a record number of attendees on both days, the LGP Sydney Procurement and Engineering Network events were held on the 26th and 27th of July. Over 80 staff from 22 different Councils met at the Grace Hotel for the first day of the Sydney double header. Luke Kenny, CEO @ LGP was our MC,

Sydney Network Events – Procurement & Engineering Read More »

With a record number of attendees on both days, the LGP Sydney Procurement and Engineering Network events were held on the 26th and 27th of July. Over 80 staff from 22 different Councils met at the Grace Hotel for the first day of the Sydney double header. Luke Kenny, CEO @ LGP was our MC,

Next Stop is Sydney After Greater Hume & Dubbo

The well attended Greater Hume Network event ran at Holbrook in May. With travelling times greater in some regions, LGP appreciates the effort made by the representing staff from all of the eight councils. The day was opened by Luke Kenny, CEO of LGP and Evelyn Arnold, GM Greater Hume Council, both provided insightful updates

Next Stop is Sydney After Greater Hume & Dubbo Read More »

The well attended Greater Hume Network event ran at Holbrook in May. With travelling times greater in some regions, LGP appreciates the effort made by the representing staff from all of the eight councils. The day was opened by Luke Kenny, CEO of LGP and Evelyn Arnold, GM Greater Hume Council, both provided insightful updates

Upcoming LGP Network Meeting Procurement & Engineering @ Greater Hume – 3rd May 2023

LGP in the month of May is taking one of its networking days to Holbrook, also know as the ‘Submarine Town’. Not only is it famous for its sub, but it is also now the home of the grant funded Holbrook community hub and function area. At the date of the LGP event ‘Holbrook Sporting

Upcoming LGP Network Meeting Procurement & Engineering @ Greater Hume – 3rd May 2023 Read More »

LGP in the month of May is taking one of its networking days to Holbrook, also know as the ‘Submarine Town’. Not only is it famous for its sub, but it is also now the home of the grant funded Holbrook community hub and function area. At the date of the LGP event ‘Holbrook Sporting