Cllr Tim Oliver
True collaboration will be key to the success of devo in Surrey
Cllr Tim Oliver says Surrey CC is looking forward to working with the Government and local partners to ensure all residents can feel the benefit of a Level 2 County Deal.
Embracing the challenge
Cllr Tim Oliver sets the scene for the upcoming CCN conference, which looks ahead to the future while firmly keeping its footing on today’s challenging local government environment.
The Budget recognises local leaders are a key growth driver
The chancellor’s Budget is a clear indication that councils are viewed as crucial in leading economic growth, says chair of the County Councils' Network, Tim Oliver.
Focusing on the future for counties and unitaries
Chairman of the County Councils' Network Cllr Tim Oliver says he 'could not fail to be quietly impressed about the energy and determination of our member councils to tackle the incoming challenges head-on' at his organisation's annual conference.
Getting our economies growing
Focused on levelling up, finance, social care, local economies, climate change and the ongoing challenge of coronavirus, the CCN 2021 Conference will feature key speakers from the heart of Government and the sector, writes Cllr Tim Oliver.
Counties can do the strategic and the local
The strategic abilities of local government to deliver national priorities locally and the real localism counties have shown could be a positive pandemic legacy, says Cllr Tim Oliver.