News Summary of Collaboration and Shared Services from 9th November 2016

The news items below, and the 16 jobs we bring you this week, evidence that collaborative working has moved from “nice to do”, to being one of the mainstream solution to the big problems. Also, the ‘merger’ word is back on the table for local government.

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Here is the key collaboration news and jobs from the last seven days and you can download your free Autumn 2016 edition of Collaborative Transformation Magazine by clicking here…

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Local Government

Give councils financial incentive to merge says report

Local authorities should be financial incentivised to merge together, such as limiting business rates retention to combined and unitary authorities, a new report has argued today. Read more >>>

CCN sets out evidence on potential local government reorganisation

The County Councils Network (CCN) has today published two independent studies looking into potential local government reorganisation in county areas. Read more >>>

Drakeford sets out timetable for council revamp

The timetable for local government reform in Wales has been set out by the local government secretary, Mark Drakeford. Read more >>>

Are STPs achievable?

As I write this blog, another local authority has commented on it’s published Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP). Read more >>>

ICT leaders should adopt ‘place as a platform’ approach says Socitm

Senior ICT managers should be planning their future strategies around ‘platforms’ and ‘places’, says Socitm. Read more >>>

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Highway Code Updates

A CIPFA Practical Guide to Alternative Delivery Models

This new CIPFA guide gives clear explanations of the different types of alternative models and vehicles, their structures and frameworks. It will help those involved in supporting existing alternative delivery vehicles as well as those considering establishing new delivery models. Read more >>>

Report calls for £1bn fund to transfer public assets to communities

The Government should invest £1bn to help transfer public buildings and land into the hands of community groups. Read more >>>

How data analytics is shaping the future of local government

2016 has been a big year for big data and it’s clear that as we approach 2017, big data analytics represents an important shift in the world of business. Read more >>>

DODS: UK Government Wallchart to Download

Following the changes to UK government departments over summer, Dods Monitoring has produced a useful chart for your office wall detailing the full range of ministers in Theresa May’s government, as well as their key responsibilities. Read more >>>

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Housing

Merger confirmed | Transform Housing & Support and Cherchefelle Housing Association

We are pleased to announce that the proposed merger between the Transform Housing & Support and Cherchefelle Housing Association, originally announced in October 2015, has now been finalised. Read more >>>

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Health & Social Care

‘Under the radar’ integration reaps rewards

In April last year, the council and CCG set up an integrated finance system for wellbeing, covering a large range of services including not just health and social care, but also leisure, housing and education. Read more >>>

Welsh care info system builds momentum

The country’s push to integrate health and social care onto one IT platform is making progress. Read more >>>

Report on A&E staffing levels draws concern from RCN

The Health Select Committee has issued its report on winter planning in A&E departments calling for improved staffing in emergency departments and more funding for social care. Read more >>>

The innovative 3D printing collaboration that will transform care for head-injury patients in Wales

Patients who suffer a serious head injury or disease will soon be able to rebuild their lives more quickly – thanks to innovative 3D printing technology. Read more >>>

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