Putting the people first in Breckland
December 1, 2021
Breckland DC’s new chief executive Maxine O’Mahony talks to Ann McGauran about how her HR background colours her priorities, and the council’s ‘grow your own’ approach to staff development.
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Crowdfunding’s hive of activities
November 24, 2021
Cllr Jenny Forde explains why, as COVID-19 struck, Cotswold DC chose to work with funding platform Spacehive, and offers five top tips for successful crowdfunding.
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Tackling the digital divide in a changing world
November 17, 2021
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.
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Caring for care leavers: The Covenant Employers’ Charter
November 17, 2021
A helping hand in the form of a well-meaning mentor, some CV advice, interview preparation… everything can make a difference to young care leavers. And as Julie Towers explains, a new charter has been launched to help them flourish.
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Initiative to help house homeless Londoners delivers early successes
November 17, 2021
A London scheme procuring privately rented homes as two-year Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) at affordable rents is showing clear signs of success, say Christine Whitehead and Ann Edge.
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Recognising the role of people power
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