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Kath O'Dwyer

Articles by Kath O'Dwyer

Put in the investment to build better resilience

By Kath O'Dwyer | 17 October 2024

Kath O’Dwyer says central government must realise that operating local government ‘on a shoestrin...

The 'golden triangle' provides governance oversight and grip

By Kath O'Dwyer | 05 October 2023

Instilling a robust governance culture is essential to local governance leadership, and improveme...

The workforce challenges we face cannot be ignored

By Kath O'Dwyer | 18 September 2023

It’s crucially important to nurture the next generation of local government leaders and that’s wh...

Forging a top team in the middle of a crisis

By Kath O'Dwyer | 08 April 2021

Recruited during the pandemic, St Helens MBC’s new senior management have only physically met onc...

Don't short-change our children now

By Kath O'Dwyer | 05 August 2020

Kath O’Dwyer says getting a long-term sustainable funding settlement for local government as a wh...

Working for a Brighter Future

By Kath O'Dwyer | 13 November 2018

Kath O’Dwyer reveals how an LGA review of Cheshire East Council’s organisational culture has been...

The rewards of new approaches to training

By Kath O'Dwyer | 01 August 2018

Kath O’Dwyer reflects on how a dedicated approach to training and staff welfare is reaping divide...