Best Practice The MJ
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Connecting up the best in the West
February 29, 2024
Rebecca Davies highlights the launch of a new campaign in the West Midlands to connect passionate people with careers in local government that bring real value to communities
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From 0 to hero on net zero
February 28, 2024
Barnet’s latest Climate Scorecard rating shows what can be achieved in 18 months, including the creation of a citizens’ and young people’s assembly, writes Yogita Popat.
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Plan to fight poverty
February 22, 2024
Adrian Dougherty sets out lessons from a joined-up approach to addressing child poverty at North of Tyne Combined Authority.
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Creating a Centre for Population Health
February 14, 2024
Professor Durka Dougall explains how the Centre for Population Health can support health and care leaders in prioritising a more equal future for everyone.
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Stockton’s winning digital formula
February 13, 2024
Stockton BC scooped the digital transformation award at The MJ Awards for its innovative approach to creating quality education, health and care plans. Cllr Lisa Evans reflects on the achievement.
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Networking opportunities
February 6, 2024
Decisions made by local authorities have a major impact on residents’ mental health, and that is why Worcestershire has signed up to the Mentally Healthier Councils Network. Lisa McNally explains.
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Reaching out to residents
February 6, 2024
Wiltshire Council set up a reablement service to support its growing older population. Helen Henderson shares insights into what has been learned with other local authorities who face similar demands.
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Breathing new life into a cultural jewel
January 25, 2024
The power of culture is transforming a much-loved historic hall in Wigan. Once completed its impact will be profound in addressing deep-rooted inequalities, says Alison Mckenzie-Folan
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Barnsley's Hub: where children’s social work flourishes
January 18, 2024
Barnsley MBC’s Practice Development Hub is supporting staff across the Children’s Services workforce as well as benefitting families, says Carly Speechley.
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Uplifting diverse talent
December 19, 2023
Mark Lawrence and Angela Carr of Stroud DC explain what they have gained from Solace’s AMPlify development programme supporting the progression of diverse talent in local government leadership.
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UK councils in distress – What can we learn from ‘Down Under’?
December 18, 2023
Recently returned from a fact-finding trip to Australia, Ian Owen describes how councils in the UK could learn a thing or two from their Australian counterparts’ transformational approach.
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Telford’s tale of success
December 18, 2023
Deals galore and wise investment is breathing new life into ‘new town’ Telford, as Cllr Lee Carter explains.