WELFARE

Unclaimed benefits: A hidden crisis for local authorities

By Trevor Holden | 24 September 2024

A data-led proactive approach works when it comes to making sure residents do not miss out on the...

PROCUREMENT

The Procurement Act: Getting the basics right

By Louise Bennett | 23 September 2024

With procurement reform on the way, it has never been more important for local authorities to exa...

HOUSING

Supporting children and families by commissioning for outcomes

By Javeed Khan | 19 September 2024

Grosvenor Hart Homes is pairing affordable housing and outcome-led support to transform children’...

Giving voice and influence where it matters

By Meredith Dixon Teasdale | 18 September 2024

Sheffield City Council’s Voice and Influence workers are a nationally acclaimed group of care-exp...

ENERGY

A happy ending to the retrofit challenge in Oxfordshire

By Gayle Pilkington | 17 September 2024

Gayle Pilkington discusses the challenges her Oxfordshire CC team is facing in finding households...

HR

The right to flexible working and how to make it work

By Kerren Daly | 16 September 2024

After new flexible working guidelines came into force, Kerren Daly explains how this applies to p...

HR

Ditching the generational divide for a future-proof local government

By Michelle O'Neill | 11 September 2024

Are we ready to slay the generational divide and create a truly future-proof local government, as...

HR

Modernising council offices to meet employees' needs

By Jonathan Stephenson | 10 September 2024

Council offices can play a pivotal role in enhancing workforce recruitment and retention, says Jo...

COMMUNITIES

Five things to know about anchor networks

By Lauren Bond | 03 September 2024

The Centre for Local Economic Strategies has published its guide to building a network of anchor ...

HEALTH

A Pathway to Work

By Richard Stubbs | 30 August 2024

Richard Stubbs says working together across sectors to improve good health through good employmen...