Title
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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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Prosperity and Investment
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious council delivering growth, regeneration and investment at scale. Apply for this job
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