Jobs
Narrowing the digital divide
Andrea Watts explains how Sefton’s partnership with Digital Advantage delivers innovative work experiences to young people and is helping to tackle the inequalities exacerbated by COVID.
Essex CC's levelling up plans 'genuinely trailblazing'
Essex CC’s strategy and initiatives for levelling up across the county were praised today as ‘genuinely trailblazing’ by co-chair of The Purpose Coalition Justine Greening.
The road to stability
Tris Dyson says it’s time for Government to lead on innovation, to bolster financial resilience and improve access to jobs – and councils are best-placed to connect services.
Long-serving council officer takes top job
Dylan Williams has been appointed as Isle of Anglesey CC’s new chief executive.
Cambridgeshire announces interim chief executive
Councillors rubber-stamped the decision to appoint Amanda Askham to the role for seven weeks until the arrival of permanent chief executive Stephen Moir in February.
Immigration rules relaxed for care workers
Immigration rules have been relaxed for care workers after a recommendation from experts appointed by the Government.
Tackling skills and supply deficits
More than half of councils are reporting disruption to their services due to not having the right staff. Ian Thompson looks at how local government can deal with skills and supply deficits.
Boosting opportunities for Islington’s businesswomen
Cllr Asima Shaikh explains the steps being taken in Islington to help female entrepreneurs reach their full potential, build back differently and create a more equal borough.
Getting food supply fit for the future
Carol Ford and David Godfrey say we need to look local when it comes to creating a better food system – and they outline how partners in Kent are pulling together to tackle a range of risks.
What does living with COVID really mean for local government?
We’re not just living with the virus itself, but with the knock-on effects, says Zina Etheridge.
Staffordshire councils agree county deal proposals
Nine Staffordshire councils have pledged to pursue a county deal.
Empowering engagement: The future of Council Tax collection post-pandemic
Stephen Johnson looks at some steps councils can take to help build a next-generation service to effectively collect revenue and recover debt, whilst supporting wellbeing.
Rethinking support for young people
The Connected Futures Fund seeks to transform how young people are supported into work in places with higher levels of disadvantage. Anna Smee explains the aims of the multi-sector partnership approach.
Experience counts
Kathryn Reed at Tile Hill looks at how the ‘candidate experience’ will make your organisation stand out in the market for talent.
New chief exeuctive announced by Somerset West and Taunton
Andrew Pritchard first joined the authority in January 2020 as director of external operations and climate change.
A golden opportunity for the sector
Nicola Chiverton says local government is currently enjoying a renewed, positive profile. So now is the time to harness this appreciation and ‘sell’ the personal – and potentially world-changing – benefits of starting a career in the sector.
Derbyshire appoints permanent managing director
Derbyshire CC has announced the appointment of Emma Alexander as its permanent managing director.
What reform of adult social care should look like
Ahead of the National Children and Adult Services Conference this week, ADASS trustee Cath Roff outlines the four elements she believes should be at the heart of social care reform.
Thurrock job cuts not enough to balance books
Cutting one in four jobs will not be enough to cover the budget gap at Thurrock BC, officers have concluded.
Tackling the digital divide in a changing world
Springboard, a new cutting edge online digital skills platform, is helping to train and upskill residents in Brent and address exclusion to ensure nobody is left behind. Peter Gadsdon explains.
