Partnerships will unlock potential of Oxfordshire’s children
November 28, 2023
Children and young people are at the heart of Oxfordshire’s partnership approach – a shared vision to give them the very best start in life, says Cllr John Howson.
Best Practice
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Why prioritising EDI is business-critical
November 20, 2023
If we want the benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) it has to be worked on as a priority and be baked into the DNA of our culture, says Gordon McFarlane.
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Don’t get trapped by cutting your training
November 15, 2023
Council services need to change with the times and investing in training is the only way to compete for the best and brightest people to improve your borough, writes Cllr Rowan Ree.
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How Extra Care housing can help local authorities transform lives
November 17, 2023
Kris Peach shares the lessons learned from working with North Yorkshire Council to expand Extra Care housing for older people across the county over the past 20 years.
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Thinking big and delivering locally
November 8, 2023
Chippenham Town Council may be a parish council, but is structured as and acts like a district or borough council – and that was always the plan, says Mark Smith.
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