Best Practice The MJ
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Slipping through the cracks
June 2, 2020
CIPFA and Xantura have set up a data partnership to support the local authority fight against COVID-19.The key aim is to find and protect those in immediate need, say Rob Whiteman and Wajid Shafiq.
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Making decisions in cyberspace
June 1, 2020
With the advent of virtual decision making in local government, Ian Fytche offers insight into how it is working at North Kesteven DC in challenging times.
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GM – tracing new steps
May 28, 2020
Establishing effective contact tracing in Greater Manchester as part of a National Contact Tracing Service will be critical as we move into the next phase of our response to the pandemic, explains Professor Kate Ardern
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Track and trace: Should we case find?
May 25, 2020
The Government has announced £300m will go to local authorities to create track and trace programmes. Dominic Harrison asks just how far testing should go.
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Superstars delivering in the face of adversity
May 20, 2020
When the pandemic hit, South Somerset DC quickly decided to redeploy staff in changed or closed services to carry out duties related to the local coronavirus response. Kirsty Larkins explains the approach.
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Playing our part to support the most vulnerable
May 20, 2020
Tim Aldridge outlines how his team in Newham has responded to the challenge of working during the pandemic, and says adversity has sparked innovation, resilience, collaboration and creativity.
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Planning your way effectively through COVID-19
May 14, 2020
Brighton & Hove City Council’s adult social care team has created a new interim assessment and support planning framework in response to COVID-19, in partnership with Peopletoo. Richard Cattell and Kirsty Jordan explain.
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Haringey Together - Food insecurity and Covid-19
May 14, 2020
Sanjay Mackintosh outlines how the Haringey Together Food Hub set up in response to the pandemic has been a ‘humanitarian effort of epic proportions’ – representing local government at its best.
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Making use of force majeure
May 4, 2020
Tiffany Cloynes considers force majeure provisions in contracts, but points out that they may not always be the most attractive options available to councils trying to ensure continuity of important services.
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Our systemic model is coming to the fore during the pandemic
May 4, 2020
Sarah Newman, executive director of children’s services for the bi-borough - Kensington & Chelsea RLBC and Westminster City Council – outlines how the councils have been working to protect children and families during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Voluntary council tax contributions help to fight COVID-19’s impact
May 1, 2020
Rachael Robathan explains how the community contribution raised from Westminster’s top-rate band H council taxpayers is helping local organisations manage the COVID-19 pandemic
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The days after – creating a new learning community
April 29, 2020
The Public Service Transformation Academy has set up a free virtual learning community to help prepare for a ‘real reboot’ and radical rebuilding after the coronavirus crisis. Benjamin Taylor explains.
