BUSINESS

Lack of AI policies could have 'catastrophic consequences'

By Dan Peters | 22 February 2024

More than three out of four UK councils do not have usage policies for artificial intelligence (A...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Taking a risk-based approach to the switch to digital

By Robert Turnbull | 21 February 2024

Robert Turnbull  of PA Consulting explains why a risk-based approach is key in the UK’s transitio...

BUSINESS

Risk/reward – the AI lessons

By Elliot Jones | 20 February 2024

The responsible integration of powerful AI foundation models into local government will require a...

SKILLS

Don't fall for all the hype behind AI

By Ann McGauran | 20 February 2024

Natalie Cramp talks to Ann McGauran about some of the opportunities, risks and challenges emergin...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Working with Government can deliver real dividends

By Cllr Kevin Bentley | 15 February 2024

Collaboration with Government can achieve real results for communities and councils should not be...

DEVOLUTION

It's time for a 'big bang' to fix our workforce

By Heather Jameson | 06 February 2024

'There is a need to rethink workloads across the public sector, to harness new technologies to do...

RECRUITMENT

Staff shocks

By Simon Edwards | 02 February 2024

A new report from the County Councils' Network and PwC lays out some solutions to a complex secto...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Reaching out to residents

By Helen Henderson | 23 January 2024

Wiltshire Council set up a reablement service to support its growing older population. Helen Hend...

EDUCATION

Dream big, start small

By Ann McGauran | 22 January 2024

Ann McGauran reports on the Local Government AI Summit, which was aimed at providing the sector w...

DIGITAL

Socitm: Public sector services must primarily become digital

22 January 2024

Despite extreme pressures on finances and staffing, public sector services must primarily become ...

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Director of Culture, Leisure, and Tourism

£101,916 & benefits

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Southend-on-Sea City Council

Social Enterprise Manager - WMF1260e

Grade 17 £53,775 - £55,963

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Westmorland and Furness Council

Head of Service Corporate Parenting

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