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All politics is local - and policymaking should be too 05/11/2019 Nadine Smith explains how local governments can achieve real public impact by building relationships based on trust and engaging with citizens to solve some of the complex challenges of local governance.

Analysis

10 ways councils can boost staff retention

Budget strain and heavy workloads are driving council staff away. Here are 10 simple changes that can make a big difference.

Opinion

Fixing fragmented procurement to transform social housing

Dan Germann, Durkan Regen, says by taking a longer-term approach to regenerating social housing, councils can maximise value from private sector partnerships.

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Case Studies

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Croydon Council selects integrated corporate GIS to improve efficiencies

Company Anouncements

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Adaptations teams’ opportunity to optimise value

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Highway Design and Construction Manager

Grade N, scp50 £62,443 to scp53 £65,663 per annum, plus essential car user allowance

We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. Bolton, Greater Manchester

Recuriter: Bolton Council

Social Worker - Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

£38,220 - £40,777

Looking to appoint as a Level 2 or Level 3 Social Worker. Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Project Manager (Corporate Planning & Coordination)

£48,226 - £50,269

We are looking for a flexible, strategic, and skilled Project Manager to help implement a varied range of corporate projects. Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council