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23/07/2019London survey shows effective approach to helping vulnerable kids

New research from London Councils highlights the life-changing impact early intervention has on the most vulnerable young people in the capital. The umbrella group’s evaluation of children’s social care and special educational need more >

23/07/2019Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall get £3m funding for flood measures

Communities across Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall and central England are to be protected against the impact of flooding after almost £3 million of government investment. Following a competitive evaluation process, three projects have bee more >

22/07/2019New Chief Executive at East Hampshire and Havant Councils

East Hampshire District Council and Havant Borough Council have approved the permanent appointment of Gill Kneller as shared Chief Executive. She was made interim Chief Executive in January 2019, following the departure of predecessor Sandy Hopkins more >

23/07/2019Controversial new prevention green paper ‘a step in the right direction’

The long-awaited prevention green p... more >

23/07/2019London survey shows effective approach to helping vulnerable kids

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23/07/2019Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall get £3m funding for flood measures

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23/07/2019Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall get £3m funding for flood measures

Three projects chosen to receive up to £700,000 each to boost research to better protect homes and businesses from flooding.

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22/07/2019AI technology fund of £2 million announced to identify UK potholes

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology used to help improve the condition of local roads, following announcement of DfT funding announced totalling £2 million

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19/07/2019Ministers back new Oxford-Cambridge Arc economic proposals

New economic plan to boost innovation and maximise opportunities in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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09/07/2019Six years on: Taking stock of G-Cloud 11

Rafael Cortes, Foehn head of marketing, reviews the success of G-Cloud and what the most recent iteration offers the future.

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05/07/2019County Councils Network announces new chairman

The County Councils Network has announced Cllr David Williams has been elected leader of Conservative group for the network and serve as chairman elect.

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01/07/2019Five ways the UK Shared Prosperity Fund can rebalance the economy

Executive director of the Institute of Economic Development, Nigel Wilcock, argues that the UK Shared Prosperity Fund should address imbalances in localities that affect prosperity. Whilst government may have missed its latest deadline for...

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28/06/2019Zero-waste economies positive for cities and people, says report

A report by Circle Economy shows that cities which encourage circular economy practises, such as repairing and recycling, bring in investment and new jobs. The analysis explores how local authorities in 43 European cities support the circular...

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27/06/2019Dr Joshua Pritchard says social value is the answer to spending taxpayers’ money effectively

Dr Joshua Pritchard says social value is the answer to spending taxpayers’ money effectively.

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27/06/2019LGA praise councils for sharing services which save over £1bn

Councils across the UK are sharing services to cut down on costs that save the taxpayer over £1.3bn, a report from council leader shows. The Local Government Association (LGA) hailed the initiative from 626 partnerships as a success. Lord...

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26/06/2019techUK's Henry Rex: Fostering industry and government collaboration

Henry Rex, head of public sector/central government programmes at techUK, discusses the difficulties for small and medium businesses.

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24/06/2019Britain gets behind Boundless' Public Service Day campaign

Boundless’ campaign for people to say ‘thank you’ to Britain's 5.37m public service workers raises awareness

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26/02/2019Flexible working being led by the public sector, Softworks survey finds

The public sector is leading the way in regards to flexible working, with 94% of public sector organisations offering this to employees, a new survey has revealed. The survey by Softworks, in partnership with Public Sector Executive, sought to learn...

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17/12/2018Artificial intelligence: the devil is in the data

It’s no secret that the public sector and its service providers need to invest in technology to help make better use of their resources. But is it really just as simple as buying new software? Simon Dennis, director of artificial intelligence...

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17/12/2018Digital innovation in the public sector: The future is now

One of the public sector’s key technology partners has recently welcomed a new member to its team. Matt Spencer, O2’s head of public sector sales, speaks to PSE’s Luana Salles about what a day in his life looks like, and how the...

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04/12/2018New framework addresses the importance of digital transformation for the public sector

The administrative and financial burden of manual processes and physical records is taking its toll on across the public sector. The government’s Digital Strategy recognises the necessity of digitisation to improve the ease and efficiency of...

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21/11/2018Public Sector Executive fuels the Northern Powerhouse with official partnership

Cognitive Publishing, the home of leading government management magazine Public Sector Executive, has been selected as an official partner of the Northern Powerhouse. In support of the regional initiative, Cognitive will join a network of leaders...

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23/07/2019Controversial new prevention green paper ‘a step in the right direction’

The long-awaited prevention green paper has been published by the government, including a host of policies targeting ill-health such as proposals tackling smoking, drinking and poor diets. The more >

23/07/2019London survey shows effective approach to helping vulnerable kids

New research from London Councils highlights the life-changing impact early intervention has on the most vulnerable young people in the capital. The umbrella group’s evaluation of childre more >

23/07/2019Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall get £3m funding for flood measures

Communities across Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall and central England are to be protected against the impact of flooding after almost £3 million of government investment. Following a compe more >

22/07/2019New Chief Executive at East Hampshire and Havant Councils

22/07/2019Government consultation with local authorities to promote local voices

Communities Secretary Rt Hon. James Brokenshire has laid out the government’s vision for building a stronger sense of belonging and shared prosperity within local communities. The new Com more >

22/07/2019Social care pooled funding reaches £6.4bn as Better Care Fund renewed

Ministers have confirmed the renewal of the Better Care fund for 2019 to 2020, bringing the available pooled funding to £6.4bn. The fund provides financial support for councils and NHS or more >

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05/06/2019New rules to change the future of Social Value

The government has announced the introduction of new rules to change the future of social value and make the way housing developers stump up the money for infrastructure both simpler and more transparent. These regulatory changes are designed to help achieve its ambition to deliver 300,000 ex more >

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17/12/2018Artificial intelligence: the devil is in the data

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17/12/2018Digital innovation in the public sector: The future is now

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05/11/2018New Dorset Councils CEO on the creation of a new unitary: ‘This is going to be the right decision for Dorset’

The new chief executive of one of the new uni... more >

15/10/2018Keeping the momentum of the Northern Powerhouse

On 6 September, the biggest decision-makers o... more >

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23/07/2019London survey shows effective approach to helping vulnerable kids

23/07/2019Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall get £3m funding for flood measures

22/07/2019New Chief Executive at East Hampshire and Havant Councils

23/07/2019Controversial new prevention green paper ‘a step in the right direction’

23/07/2019London survey shows effective approach to helping vulnerable kids

23/07/2019Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall get £3m funding for flood measures

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23/07/2019Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall get £3m funding for flood measures

22/07/2019AI technology fund of £2 million announced to identify UK potholes

19/07/2019Ministers back new Oxford-Cambridge Arc economic proposals

09/07/2019Six years on: Taking stock of G-Cloud 11

05/07/2019County Councils Network announces new chairman

01/07/2019Five ways the UK Shared Prosperity Fund can rebalance the economy

28/06/2019Zero-waste economies positive for cities and people, says report

27/06/2019Dr Joshua Pritchard says social value is the answer to spending taxpayers’ money effectively

27/06/2019LGA praise councils for sharing services which save over £1bn

26/06/2019techUK's Henry Rex: Fostering industry and government collaboration

24/06/2019Britain gets behind Boundless' Public Service Day campaign

26/02/2019Flexible working being led by the public sector, Softworks survey finds

17/12/2018Artificial intelligence: the devil is in the data

17/12/2018Digital innovation in the public sector: The future is now

04/12/2018New framework addresses the importance of digital transformation for the public sector

21/11/2018Public Sector Executive fuels the Northern Powerhouse with official partnership

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23/07/2019Controversial new prevention green paper ‘a step in the right direction’

23/07/2019London survey shows effective approach to helping vulnerable kids

23/07/2019Yorkshire, Devon and Cornwall get £3m funding for flood measures

22/07/2019New Chief Executive at East Hampshire and Havant Councils

22/07/2019Government consultation with local authorities to promote local voices

22/07/2019Social care pooled funding reaches £6.4bn as Better Care Fund renewed

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05/06/2019New rules to change the future of Social Value

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17/12/2018Artificial intelligence: the devil is in the data

17/12/2018Digital innovation in the public sector: The future is now

05/11/2018New Dorset Councils CEO on the creation of a new unitary: ‘This is going to be the right decision for Dorset’

15/10/2018Keeping the momentum of the Northern Powerhouse

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21/06/2019Peter Kyle MP: It’s time to say thank you this Public Service Day

19/06/2019How community-led initiatives can help save the housing shortage

19/06/2019Aberdeen's green transport fleet attracting international attention

13/06/2019A fifth of public sector workers have never received a thank you from the people they serve

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