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Bathurst Regional Council Case Study – LGP Procurement Capability Grant

The introduction of Modern Slavery legislation required a significant amount of work to update our Council’s policies and procedures. We applied for funding through the LGP Procurement Capability Grant Program to support our staff with implementing these changes. The grant allowed us to increase work hours to help get it done. We approached the project […]

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The introduction of Modern Slavery legislation required a significant amount of work to update our Council’s policies and procedures. We applied for funding through the LGP Procurement Capability Grant Program to support our staff with implementing these changes. The grant allowed us to increase work hours to help get it done. We approached the project

Unlocking Opportunities and Embracing New Horizons

In April 2025, I had the privilege of hosting a webinar titled “Unlocking Opportunities: How Council Procurement Can Support Local Businesses”. The session, which drew enthusiastic participation from councils across New South Wales, highlighted the important yet underutilised function of procurement – to drive inclusive economic development.  Why local procurement matters.   Beyond the transactional delivery

Unlocking Opportunities and Embracing New Horizons Read More »

In April 2025, I had the privilege of hosting a webinar titled “Unlocking Opportunities: How Council Procurement Can Support Local Businesses”. The session, which drew enthusiastic participation from councils across New South Wales, highlighted the important yet underutilised function of procurement – to drive inclusive economic development.  Why local procurement matters.   Beyond the transactional delivery

Programmed Training Services and Sutherland Shire Council: Building Future Workforce Pathways Through LGP

Programmed Training Services is proud to highlight the success of our partnership with Sutherland Shire Council through the LGP T808.4 contract. This collaboration not only ensures compliance, but also creates meaningful career pathways for young Australians – helping shape the future workforce. At a time when skills shortages and youth unemployment continue to rise, local

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Programmed Training Services is proud to highlight the success of our partnership with Sutherland Shire Council through the LGP T808.4 contract. This collaboration not only ensures compliance, but also creates meaningful career pathways for young Australians – helping shape the future workforce. At a time when skills shortages and youth unemployment continue to rise, local

Paul Youdell with the LGP Values Trophy

Introducing Paul Youdell as new Business Development Manager for the Northern Region

After six rewarding years as Business Development Manager for the Northern Region it is time for me to hand over the management of the region and focus solely on my role as Head of Business Development. I am deeply grateful that I have been entrusted with looking after councils in the northern region for many

Introducing Paul Youdell as new Business Development Manager for the Northern Region Read More »

After six rewarding years as Business Development Manager for the Northern Region it is time for me to hand over the management of the region and focus solely on my role as Head of Business Development. I am deeply grateful that I have been entrusted with looking after councils in the northern region for many