William Eichler 25 November 2016

Lindsay Lohan turns down Kettering BC’s proposal

Heated negotiations between Kettering Borough Council and Hollywood star over Christmas plans have broken down, LocalGov is sorry to report.

In the aftermath of the EU referendum, the actress Lindsay Lohan was critical of the town for voting to leave. She tweeted: ‘Sorry, but Kettering where are you?’

Kettering Conservative MP Mr Hollobone described the passive aggressive tweet as ‘offensive’ and invited Ms Lohan to switch on this year’s Christmas lights to make amends.

The council proceeded to contact the Mean Girls actress’ representatives, but acknowledged she had a ‘busy schedule’.

Unfortunately, their worst fears were confirmed. Our sources (well, Twitter) reported that Ms Lohan has regretfully declined the offer citing her ‘busy schedule’.

Kettering wish I could be with you today sending all my ??. Happy holidays!! pic.twitter.com/a383OipE22
— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) November 24, 2016

#Social media

Analysis

Better Results, Smarter Spending: AllChild in Wigan

Wigan Council and AllChild are proving that long-term, community-driven programmes can improve outcomes for children while reducing pressure on local services and public spending. LocalGov finds out more.

Opinion

Rebuilding Britain from the neighbourhood up

Dan Crowe, 3ni, examines Pride in Place, highlighting how community capacity-building, and hyper-local decision-making are critical to regeneration.

Most Popular News

UNISON: Councils on the brink as £4bn shortfall looms

GMB: Knowsley equal pay claim could cost council tens of millions of pounds

Hillingdon Council warns of £2m bill from Chagos arrivals

EXCLUSIVE: Surrey reorganisation decision delayed

Call for ‘major’ shift to national assessment system for social care

New Products

Vent-Axia Delivers Social Housing a Smart Ventilation Solution Ahead of Awaab’s Law

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

UK-first tool developed by Bluesky scores areas green credentials to aid urban planners

New partnership drives improved air quality and healthier homes in social housing

ShuttleID launches 90-day free trial for local authorities

New steps to keep tenants safe

Invision360 secures Innovate UK smart grant for VITA EHCP generator

Case Studies

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

Acrospire Delivers PIR-Controlled Lighting at Ruislip Lido Car Park

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Acrospire Enhances Harlington Underpass with Energy-Saving Vandal-Resistant Lighting

Croydon Council selects integrated corporate GIS to improve efficiencies

Company Anouncements

Lucy Zodion recognised as sustainability leader with Build Back Better GREEN Award for HAWK3

CU Phosco Becomes Sustaining Member of DarkSky UK to Champion Better Night-Time Lighting

Yorkshire schools SuDS partnership boosts flood resilience

Airtech Helps Landlords Comply with Awaab’s Law

Cloudhouse offers housing associations risk-free route to IT modernisation

Adaptations teams’ opportunity to optimise value

Vent-Axia Welcomes Awaab’s Law Draft Guidance

School Crossing Officer - St Francis' Primary

Up to £13.00 per hour

School Crossing Officer - St Francis' PrimaryPermanent, Term Time£13.00 per hourLocation

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Advanced Practitioner - Approved Mental Health Professional

PO4 - £66,010 (includes Advanced Mental Health P

Join our forward-thinking approach Strength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity. Greenwich 24 Hour Central AMHP Team Full-time Advanced Practitioner/Approved Mental Health Professional Passionate about delivering high-quali Woolwich, London

Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich