Luke Kenny

Luke Kenny

From the CEO’s Desk

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Welcome to 2022 and a Happy New Year to you all. We here at LGP hope that you all had a lovely break and managed to come back in 2022, refreshed and relaxed. LGP is set for another year where we look to make changes that lift our performance and deliver new and better value […]

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Welcome to 2022 and a Happy New Year to you all. We here at LGP hope that you all had a lovely break and managed to come back in 2022, refreshed and relaxed. LGP is set for another year where we look to make changes that lift our performance and deliver new and better value

From the CEO’s Desk

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March proved to be another horrendous month of weather for our councils across the state, seems April might provide more of the same. As a result, we are now seeing councils badly affected, contacting LGP to talk about how we can help with Emergency Procurement. Procurement & Disaster Recovery Our focus is to help councils

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March proved to be another horrendous month of weather for our councils across the state, seems April might provide more of the same. As a result, we are now seeing councils badly affected, contacting LGP to talk about how we can help with Emergency Procurement. Procurement & Disaster Recovery Our focus is to help councils

From the CEO’s Desk

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On Thursday the 3rd of March we launched the first ever Procurement Capability Grant Program for local government. LGP has committed $100,000 to be distributed to projects valued from $3,000, up to a maximum of $25,000. This latest initiative from LGP has been designed to remove the ever-present barrier, that councils do not have enough

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On Thursday the 3rd of March we launched the first ever Procurement Capability Grant Program for local government. LGP has committed $100,000 to be distributed to projects valued from $3,000, up to a maximum of $25,000. This latest initiative from LGP has been designed to remove the ever-present barrier, that councils do not have enough

From the CEO’s Desk

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Modern Slavery Circular On the 11th of April, the Office of Local Government released Circular 22-09 ‘Councils’ obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2018’. The Circular defines what constitutes Modern Slavery and explains as per the Modern Slavery Act 2018 legislation, that councils are now required to take reasonable steps to ensure procured goods and

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Modern Slavery Circular On the 11th of April, the Office of Local Government released Circular 22-09 ‘Councils’ obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2018’. The Circular defines what constitutes Modern Slavery and explains as per the Modern Slavery Act 2018 legislation, that councils are now required to take reasonable steps to ensure procured goods and

From the CEO’s Desk

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As we continue to emerge from the disruption of the pandemic, LGP is enjoying being back working face-to-face with council and our suppliers. In the absence of a Business Development Manager in the Southern Region (announcement coming soon) I have had the pleasure over past five weeks meeting with and visiting 20 different councils, ROCs

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As we continue to emerge from the disruption of the pandemic, LGP is enjoying being back working face-to-face with council and our suppliers. In the absence of a Business Development Manager in the Southern Region (announcement coming soon) I have had the pleasure over past five weeks meeting with and visiting 20 different councils, ROCs

Appointment to WorldCC

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I’m pleased to announce that Phill Scott has been voted on to the World Commerce and Contracting Association (WorldCC) Council. www.worldcc.com Whilst Phill will continue in his role as Chief Procurement Officer here at LGP, this is a wonderful opportunity for local government to be represented and to influence development of procurement and commerce at

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I’m pleased to announce that Phill Scott has been voted on to the World Commerce and Contracting Association (WorldCC) Council. www.worldcc.com Whilst Phill will continue in his role as Chief Procurement Officer here at LGP, this is a wonderful opportunity for local government to be represented and to influence development of procurement and commerce at

From the CEO’s Desk

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In October we all come together again at the 2023 LGP Annual Conference, at Doltone House, Darling Island, Pyrmont on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th October. The theme is “Connect l Leverage l Achieve”.  These three terms we feel are critical in the practice of managing council expenditure.  Our speakers have been specifically selected to

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In October we all come together again at the 2023 LGP Annual Conference, at Doltone House, Darling Island, Pyrmont on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th October. The theme is “Connect l Leverage l Achieve”.  These three terms we feel are critical in the practice of managing council expenditure.  Our speakers have been specifically selected to

From the CEO’s Desk

Informative /

For LGP, September is all about networking with our councils and preparing for our annual conference.  We are attending and serving as Keynote Speakers at several events this month which cover the national local government sector, supply chains, and sustainability. We are only 6 weeks away from the 2023 LGP Annual Conference on the 17th

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For LGP, September is all about networking with our councils and preparing for our annual conference.  We are attending and serving as Keynote Speakers at several events this month which cover the national local government sector, supply chains, and sustainability. We are only 6 weeks away from the 2023 LGP Annual Conference on the 17th

From the CEO’s Desk

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LGP has wrapped up a highly successful 2023 financial year.  Care of the support we received from our councils and suppliers over the past 12months we managed over $870m in spend under our contracts.  This is up $100m on last year, we are very grateful for the trust given to LGP to manage council spend

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LGP has wrapped up a highly successful 2023 financial year.  Care of the support we received from our councils and suppliers over the past 12months we managed over $870m in spend under our contracts.  This is up $100m on last year, we are very grateful for the trust given to LGP to manage council spend

From the CEO’s Desk

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Our 2023 Annual Conference is rapidly approaching, with the agenda set and speakers booked, we are now looking to open up for delegate registrations. Our theme this year is Connect, Leverage, Achieve. This years’ event is focused on how council staff can learn new ways to demonstrate their immense value across our sector.  We dive

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Our 2023 Annual Conference is rapidly approaching, with the agenda set and speakers booked, we are now looking to open up for delegate registrations. Our theme this year is Connect, Leverage, Achieve. This years’ event is focused on how council staff can learn new ways to demonstrate their immense value across our sector.  We dive

Introducing Luke Kenny

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Who am I? I was born in Melbourne, Victoria and the oldest of four boys (my poor Mum). We relocated to Sydney in 1982 for my Dad’s work and we have lived in Sydney ever since. Today I am very fortunate to have recently moved to the Northern Beaches, to enjoy a life close to

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Who am I? I was born in Melbourne, Victoria and the oldest of four boys (my poor Mum). We relocated to Sydney in 1982 for my Dad’s work and we have lived in Sydney ever since. Today I am very fortunate to have recently moved to the Northern Beaches, to enjoy a life close to

Message from the CEO – June 2023

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As we move towards closing out FY23, LGP would like to thank the level of unprecedented support provided by councils and suppliers under our contracts.  Below are some key statistics that outline how strong that support has been: Over the last 5 years we can see: $4b in spend through all contracts $1b in spend

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As we move towards closing out FY23, LGP would like to thank the level of unprecedented support provided by councils and suppliers under our contracts.  Below are some key statistics that outline how strong that support has been: Over the last 5 years we can see: $4b in spend through all contracts $1b in spend

From the CEO’s Desk – May 2023

Informative /

We are delighted to share that the response received for the 2023 LGP Procurement Capability Grant Program has been phenomenal. Submissions for our 2nd release have now closed, and we are pleased to inform that the number of applications has doubled from last year! Incredibly we have received 67 submissions valued at more than $1m

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We are delighted to share that the response received for the 2023 LGP Procurement Capability Grant Program has been phenomenal. Submissions for our 2nd release have now closed, and we are pleased to inform that the number of applications has doubled from last year! Incredibly we have received 67 submissions valued at more than $1m

From the CEO’s Desk – April 2023

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LGP is constantly looking for ways to be better.  Our latest pursuit has been focused on lifting customer service.  As a result we have defined 3 standards we are now implementing and measuring ourselves against, they are shown here in the accompanying image. We have defined our customers as anyone who contacts us from across

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LGP is constantly looking for ways to be better.  Our latest pursuit has been focused on lifting customer service.  As a result we have defined 3 standards we are now implementing and measuring ourselves against, they are shown here in the accompanying image. We have defined our customers as anyone who contacts us from across

From The CEO’s Desk – March 2023

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This month we announce that one of our founding employees, Phill Scott – Chief Procurement Officer is retiring. Phill has been a pivotal person in the establishment of LGP and its ongoing growth to what it is today. We have a great article included in this edition of LGP News which goes into detail on

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This month we announce that one of our founding employees, Phill Scott – Chief Procurement Officer is retiring. Phill has been a pivotal person in the establishment of LGP and its ongoing growth to what it is today. We have a great article included in this edition of LGP News which goes into detail on

From the CEO’s Desk – March 2023

News /

This month we announce that one of our founding employees, Phill Scott – Chief Procurement Officer is retiring. Phill has been a pivotal person in the establishment of LGP and its ongoing growth to what it is today. We have a great article included in this edition of LGP News which goes into detail on

From the CEO’s Desk – March 2023 Read More »

This month we announce that one of our founding employees, Phill Scott – Chief Procurement Officer is retiring. Phill has been a pivotal person in the establishment of LGP and its ongoing growth to what it is today. We have a great article included in this edition of LGP News which goes into detail on