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29/05/2020Multi-million pound projects in Grimsby given green light

North East Lincolnshire Councillors approved plans yesterday (May 28) that will see a total of £4.967m invested into two major highway projects. Part of the plan will release £2.967m of Department of Transport funding for vital rep more >

29/05/2020East Midlands £2.6bn transport plan to boost HS2 links at Toton

The East Midlands region has been promised a huge economic boost with a £2.7bn multimodal transport plan published this week (May 28). The plan has been developed and published by a number of councils, transport bodies and East Midlands more >

29/05/2020Kirklees Council agrees £3.4m investment into schools

Schools in Kirklees are set to benefit from a £3.4m investment, agreed by the cabinet members yesterday (May 28). The funding will replace and upgrade vital facilities across at least 25 different primary and secondary schools in Kirklee more >

29/05/2020Multi-million pound projects in Grimsby given green light

North East Lincolnshire Councillors... more >

29/05/2020East Midlands £2.6bn transport plan to boost HS2 links at Toton

The East Midlands region has been p... more >

29/05/2020Kirklees Council agrees £3.4m investment into schools

Schools in Kirklees are set to bene... more >

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28/05/2020Ep. 15 Lord Kerslake - A gradual erosion of local autonomy

On this week’s episode, Lord Robert Kerslake joined host Emily Rodgers to discuss the recent UK2070 Commission on levelling up UK towns and cities. He has been listed as one of the most influential people in the public sector thanks to his...

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28/05/2020The importance of reliable indoor mobile coverage post Covid19

Content provided by Nextivity, Editorially reviewed by Public Sector Executive Colin Abrey of Nextivity explains why uninterrupted 4G coverage in public sector buildings cannot wait As Covid19 lingers on relentlessly mobile telecoms and home...

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18/05/2020Bury council opposes plans to re-open schools in June

Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Schools and Families at Bury Council Cllr Tamoor Tariq has addressed the headteachers in the area opposing Central Government’s arrangements for returning to school. The letter starts by thanking...

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18/05/2020Council leaders call for £5bn income guarantee backed by Treasury

Leaders of the biggest councils in England have called for a ‘£5bn income guarantee’ from Government to help them make it through the crisis period. Local authorities are at risk of having to declare insolvency as the pandemic...

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06/05/2020Boundless donates £100,000 of free films for public sector workers

Longstanding membership association for the public sector and civil service workers, Boundless, is giving away 10,00 film codes from steaming platform Chili for public service workers. The film codes are worth £10 each, giving the total...

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28/04/2020NALC commends England's local councils during coronavirus

10,000 local councils across England have stepped up to support their communities through the coronavirus crisis. The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has commended England’s 10,000 local councils for their vital role during this...

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20/04/2020BMW – The power of choice

Sponsored Content - Source: PSE April/May You might think that the move to electric vehicles is a new phenomenon; a novel idea to support the recent commitments to net zero carbon or a response to council’s declaring a climate...

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20/04/2020Additional £1.6bn for councils announced by Government

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced a further £1.6bn to support councils through this pandemic. Announced on Saturday (Apr 18) by Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, the extra £1.6bn will be delivered to...

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15/04/2020WMCA funds new online construction skills course

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has announced (Apr 14) that they are funding a new programme aimed at giving local people the skills needed to start a new career in construction. The innovative programme has moved online for the first...

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14/04/2020Protecting your mental health during coronavirus

Source: PSE April/May By Stephen Buckley, Head of Information at Mind The past few weeks have been unprecedented for us all. The arrival of coronavirus in the UK has meant that, for the vast majority of us, our way of life has changed. Change...

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09/04/2020NHSX partners with tech firms to reduce social isolation

A new partnership between NHSX and technology firms is helping vulnerable care home residents to connect with their loved ones during this period of isolation. The ability to communicate with friends and family can provide vital emotional support to...

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08/04/2020Manchester mayor to offer free Metrolink to NHS and healthcare staff

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham announced today (Apr 8) in his weekly virtual press conference his plans to provide free tram travel for NHS staff and social care workers, as a thank you for their service during the coronavirus...

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08/04/2020DASA launches £1m fund as ‘call for innovation’ to tackle Covid-19

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a £1m fund today (Apr 8) to ‘fast-track innovation’ in helping the Armed Forces in the fight against coronavirus. The opportunity, launched with support from the Defence...

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08/04/2020Manchester pays tribute to Deputy Leader Sue Murphy CBE

The Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Sue Murphy CBE died yesterday (Apr 7) at the age of 59, following an ongoing illness. She was first elected to the City Council in 1995, and had served as Executive Member for Employment and Skills...

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07/04/2020Nottingham City Council seeks 1,600 new care workers

Nottingham City Council is recruiting 1,600 new care workers to support vulnerable people in the community during the coronavirus crisis. The Council is calling on people in its region to come forward and take on a new role as an essential care...

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07/04/2020Cabinet Office moves to further protect suppliers after coronavirus

A new Procurement Policy Note (PPN) has been published by the Cabinet Office to further protect suppliers during and after the coronavirus outbreak. Under this new PPN, contracting authorities must take action with immediate effect to ensure...

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29/05/2020Multi-million pound projects in Grimsby given green light

North East Lincolnshire Councillors approved plans yesterday (May 28) that will see a total of £4.967m invested into two major highway projects. Part of the plan will release £2.967 more >

29/05/2020East Midlands £2.6bn transport plan to boost HS2 links at Toton

The East Midlands region has been promised a huge economic boost with a £2.7bn multimodal transport plan published this week (May 28). The plan has been developed and published by a numbe more >

29/05/2020Kirklees Council agrees £3.4m investment into schools

Schools in Kirklees are set to benefit from a £3.4m investment, agreed by the cabinet members yesterday (May 28). The funding will replace and upgrade vital facilities across at least 25 more >

28/05/2020Ep. 15 Lord Kerslake - A gradual erosion of local autonomy

In this week’s episode, Lord Robert Kerslake joined host Emily Rodgers to discuss the recent UK2070 Commission on levelling up UK towns and cities. He has been listed as one of the most influe more >

28/05/2020The importance of reliable indoor mobile coverage post Covid19

Content provided by Nextivity, Editorially reviewed by Public Sector Executive Colin Abrey of Nextivity explains why uninterrupted 4G coverage in public sector buildings cannot wait As Cov more >

28/05/2020Homes England invests £61m into Cambridgeshire development

A £61m investment has been agreed today (May 28) by Homes England for the development of a neighbourhood with 6,500 new homes. Developers Urban&Civic will deliver the 716-acre communi more >

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17/03/2020What came first, the bad customer or the bad customer service?

Source: PSE Feb/March 20 Stephen Bahooshy, Senior Commissioning Manager and Nicky Selwyn, Carer and Service User Group Chair, Croydon Council. Here it is, that age old question: What came first, the bad customer or the bad customer service? (Or maybe we just made that up, wha more >