The collaboration agenda for Welsh councils appears to be warming up again, with the Welsh Assembly minister Mark Drakeford telling councils that they “need to work together more, in return for remaining as 22 separate authorities”.
A useful tactic employed in other sectors, has been the clause in new programme grant funding, that it must be delivered in partnership. Most recently, Bluelight innovation fund money has been offered in that context.
That removes several collaborative working barriers. No posts will be made redundant, new innovative collaborative ideas can be developed without threatening the current ways of working, and the partners can gain experience working together and test the strength of their working relationships.
Here is the collaborative working news, and the job opportunities from the last seven days.
Health & Social Care
Local authorities in joint bid to attract care and support workers
Councils across the South West are backing a campaign launched this week to raise the profile of care and the positive role of care workers in a drive to recruit the “right people” to the sector. Read more >>>
Local Government
'Work together' demand put to Welsh councils
Councils across Wales need to work together more in return for remaining as 22 separate authorities, the finance secretary has warned. Read more >>>
LG mutual mooted to reduce £650m a year council insurance costs
The Local Government Association (LGA) has today announced that it is “exploring options” to set up a local government mutual to reduce the huge amounts that councils currently spend on insurance. Read more >>>
Blue Light Transformation
"This is not a merger" says PCC over proposed changes
Plans for the Police and Crime Commissioner to take control of the way the fire service is run are open to consultation from today. Read more >>>
New £15m, emergency services ‘tri-station’ for Lincoln
Plans for a new £15 million joint fire, ambulance, and police station in Lincoln have been revealed, which will be built on the site of the existing fire and ambulance station at South Park Avenue and house over 400 staff. Read more >>>
Devolution
CCN calls for ‘new deal’ on devolving powers to counties
County councils have today called for a “new deal” to reshape the government’s relationship with rural England and grant a greater devolution of powers to these areas. Read more >>>
Housing
Manchester associations merger completes
A new housing group has launched in the North West. The Mosscare St Vincent’s Housing Group (MSV) brings together long-established housing providers, Mosscare Housing Group and St Vincent’s Housing Associations, and Mossbank Homes as a subsidiary. Read more >>>
Misc
Partnership Working ‘Key to Business and Careers Support’ Says Cabinet Secretary
Economy Secretary Ken Skates has said closer working between Business Wales and Careers Wales could help improve support for both individuals and firms in Wales. Read more >>>
Harnessing data sharing in transport
Simon White of Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) argues that the UK can be at the forefront of innovative mobility solutions if the government encourages better data sharing in the transport sector. Read more >>>
Upcoming Seminars
Here are the dates of the next Collaborative Leadership and Collaborative Transformation Practitioner programmes:
The Postgraduate Certificate In Collaborative Transformation (Oct 2017 Cohort begins) You can see what previous students are saying about their experience by clicking here.
Collaborative Transformation Practitioner Programme (London) – 4th to 6th October. Attending this programme will grant you recognition as a CTPrac™.
In-house Collaborative Transformation Practitioner and Collaborative Leadership programmes are available for five or more delegates. These are helpful for organisations who need to reduce staff travel and accommodation costs. Contact Magda.Zurba@sharedservicearchitects.co.uk for an informal discussion on programme content and fees.
Collaborative Working Opportunities
Combined Authority Senior Media Relations Officer
Stockton-on-Tees, Durham (£31,601 - £34,538)
UK Shared Service Centre Manager
Wrexham
HR Shared Service Manager
Reading (£45,000 - £60,000)
Corporate Manager, Transactional Service Centre
Chester (£64,208 - £71,233)
Senior Contract Manager - Local London
Multi-Partner Work and Health Programme
London (£55,494 - £58,515)
Combined Authority Director of Housing and Regeneration
Birmingham (up to £125,000)
Combined Authority Director of Skills and Productivity
Birmingham (up to £125,000)
UK Shared Services Manager
Cambridgeshire (£60,000 - £80,000)
Multi-Partner Public Health Specialist
Rochdale (£49,230-52,584)
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