Emily Twinch 18 March 2025

Brum rejects independent inquiry call

Birmingham City Council has rejected an opposition call for an independent inquiry into the botched implementation of an IT system.

Auditors Grant Thornton have estimated the failed rollout of the council's Oracle programme could cost the taxpayer £90m more than budgeted.

Visit The MJ (£) to continue reading.

#HR #IT #Inquiry

Analysis

Digital Transformation, AI and Local Government: The Case for Workforce Upskilling

The new LocalGov and Multiverse report explores how workforce upskilling is driving smarter, more efficient, and inclusive local government transformation.

Opinion

Controlling Talent Retention: The levers every manager can pull

In the first instalment of People & Practice, PPMA President Sandra Farquharson sets out five practical levers every manager can pull to help recruitment.

Most Popular News

JCB chairman denies backroom deal with Reform over Pothole Pro

EXCLUSIVE: Burnham wish for new settlement with sector

Devo minister resigns

Government publishes social cohesion action plan

Future Sheffield: How one city council is upskilling its workforce

New Products

Safeguarding Children - the AAT Way

MSL enhances hygiene auditing with air quality testing for Awaab’s Law compliance

Cadcorp launches Mapestry

Bolton Council Upgrades 120+ School Crossings with Smart CMS Control by Lucy Zodion

NEC CONTRACTS HAS GONE DIGITAL: PAPERLESS, TO GIVE YOU MORE

Vent-Axia Delivers Social Housing a Smart Ventilation Solution Ahead of Awaab’s Law

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

Case Studies

Acrospire's Heritage Lighting Upgrade at Britannia Quay Balances Performance and Ecology

Acrospire Improves Safety Across Greenwich Subways with LED Lighting Upgrade

Cornwall’s Coastal Heritage Lighting Upgraded with Acrospire Lanterns

Acrospire Delivers Durable Handrail Lighting Upgrade for Historical Landmark Jacob’s Ladder

Acrospire Delivers Seamless Heritage Lighting Upgrade on Bath’s North Parade Bridge

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

Acrospire Delivers PIR-Controlled Lighting at Ruislip Lido Car Park

Company Anouncements

Acrospire promotes LED retrofit for structurally viable lighting assets

Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage

Apricorn Becomes First and Only Hardware-Encrypted USB Storage Device Manufacturer to Achieve AS9100 Certification

AAT helps Councils step up to address children’s social care

CU Phosco Approved as a Crown Commercial Service Supplier

Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year

TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist

£59809.00 - £63638.00 per annum

Specialist Senior Educational PsychologistPermanent, Full TimeSoulbury Scale B from 3 to 5 plus SPA Location

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Family Worker (Link Role) - 12 month FTC

£33049.00 - £37698.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension

Family Worker (Link Role)Fixed Term, Full Time£33,049 to £37,698 Per AnnumLocation

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Cleaner

£13.28 per hour

You will be responsible for the cleaning duties on site including dusting, vacuuming and the cleaning of sanitary fittings. Whitby, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Cleaner and Caretaker

£13.28- £13.92 per hour

We are looking for a motivated individual to provide a combination of caretaking and cleaning services at 2 of our village schools. York, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council