Partnerships will unlock potential of Oxfordshire’s children
November 28, 2023
Children and young people are at the heart of Oxfordshire’s partnership approach – a shared vision to give them the very best start in life, says Cllr John Howson.
Children and young people are at the heart of Oxfordshire’s partnership approach – a shared vision to give them the very best start in life, says Cllr John Howson.
If we want the benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) it has to be worked on as a priority and be baked into the DNA of our culture, says Gordon McFarlane.
Council services need to change with the times and investing in training is the only way to compete for the best and brightest people to improve your borough, writes Cllr Rowan Ree.
Kris Peach shares the lessons learned from working with North Yorkshire Council to expand Extra Care housing for older people across the county over the past 20 years.
Chippenham Town Council may be a parish council, but is structured as and acts like a district or borough council – and that was always the plan, says Mark Smith.
Barnsley’s successful transformation of its town centre, focused on The Glass Works, won the council the accolade it deserved in The MJ Awards 2023, says Sarah Norman
Gordon McFarlane sets out an approach to help council workforces build the skills needed to navigate new political leaderships and respond quickly to changing priorities.
England’s children’s services chief Steve Crocker speaks to Ann McGauran about a system in crisis, the need for not-for-profit providers, and the ‘quick fixes’ required to help young migrants
As he departs from Core Cities UK, Chris Murray speaks to Heather Jameson about the many achievements of the group – but warns the challenges have just begun for the UK’s largest urban areas
Councils across the country have now declared a climate emergency and those authorities who have not yet passed declarations are placing far greater emphasis on tackling climate change. Starfish and The MJ highlight some of the rising stars in the [..]
As one district gets ready to create a new garden town, Heather Jameson hears how it took determination and political will to make it happen.
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