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CRIME

In defence of algorithms and their value to public services

By Andrew Laird | 04 September 2020

Rather than turning our back on algorithms, the task is to make them better and the data they use...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Data drives aid for vulnerable communities

By Liz Harrison | 30 August 2020

Liz Harrison looks at the evolving data model being used by Hackney LBC to help direct its effort...

EDUCATION

Learning from cancelled systems

By Anna Grant | 30 August 2020

Research examining the use of predictive data in public services in countries across the world ha...

EDUCATION

The problem with averages

By Dan Corry | 30 August 2020

In the aftermath of the exams disaster it should sound obvious that the individual matters, says ...

DIGITAL

Councils urged to take on data firms

By Martin Ford | 05 August 2020

Councils should acquire and make use of digital data for the benefit of communities and challenge...

DATA

Councils get faster data insights to boost their COVID-19 recovery

By Deven Ghelani | 26 July 2020

Policy in Practice has secured new funding from Innovate UK, meaning councils will now have acces...

WHITEHALL

Two 'areas of intervention' named

By Dan Peters | 24 July 2020

The easing of the lockdown in two council areas has been paused after data showed COVID-19 was in...

WHITEHALL

Wilkins to take over from Riordan

By Dan Peters | 23 July 2020

Chief executive of Oldham MBC, Carolyn Wilkins, will take over Tom Riordan’s test and trace role,...

NEW LOCAL

As councils prepare for a second wave, they are held back by the centre

By Pawda Tjoa | 23 July 2020

The NLGN’s latest Leadership Index survey shows councils are not getting enough support from the ...

PUBLIC HEALTH

Call for clarity on social care testing and data

By Ann McGauran | 22 July 2020

Systems for accessing COVID-19 testing data for care homes and the provision of tests in other s...

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frederica-diamanta

Corporate Director of Housing

Circa £180,000

We are now seeking an experienced and forward-looking Corporate Director, Housing Apply for this job

Lambeth Council

Assistant Director – Property

up to £89,371

Shape the future of our borough. Apply for this job

Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Chief Operating Officer

up to £126,615

Shape the future of our borough. Apply for this job

Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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