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FINANCE

The new era of service delivery

By Gary Bell | 19 May 2017

Transformation is not a buzzword, nor is it a passing fad, writes Gary Bell.

DIGITAL

A cyber step too far

17 May 2017

Tiverton Town Council seems like an unlikely target for a trial run of the cyber-attack that hit ...

DIGITAL

Councils need to think differently when designing cyber defences

By Andrew Muter | 17 May 2017

Criminal hackers don’t stick to the rules when they are designing attacks and nor should councils...

FINANCE

Vigilance urged after cyber hack

By Mark Conrad | 17 May 2017

Councils cannot be complacent and must continue to invest in cyber-security to cope with the sort...

SOCIAL CARE

Future Forum 2017: Technology to help improve outcomes and deliver savings

By Sam Clayden | 02 May 2017

Tim Gregson, Microsoft’s chief technology officer for UK local and regional government, told The ...

DIGITAL

Communications is everyone's business

By Nicola Bulbeck | 02 May 2017

Digital has torpedoed the traditional transmit and broadcast mode of media and news outlets and c...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: 'Silly' orders hindering key information sharing

By Dan Peters | 26 April 2017

Councils are struggling to share key information with NHS trusts and Whitehall because guidance o...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

We're getting with the programme

By Sarah Wright | 20 April 2017

The national approach to safeguarding must be broadened if children’s services departments are to...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Time to diversify digital leadership

By Geoff Connell | 11 April 2017

It is well established that technology enables people to thrive. But Socitm president Geoff Conne...

FINANCE

Advanced deal to kick-start digital overhaul

By Dan Peters | 11 April 2017

East Hertfordshire DC has signed a five-year contract with IT firm Advanced to kick-start the dig...

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

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. Apply for this job

Bolton Council

frederica-diamanta

Director of People

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

Director of Strategy and Transformation

£108,697 - £117,998

As a leader at Lancashire County Council, you’ll join an authority with real scale, courageous ambition and deep pride in place. Apply for this job

Lancashire County Council

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. Apply for this job

Bolton Council