The Little Things
All posts from: May 2012
The keys to improvement - Oldham’s journey to ‘Excellent’ children’s services
From a ‘zero’ rating to ‘performing excellently’ Oldham Council’s children’s services have transformed dramatically over the last decade. Michael Jameson, director of children’s services for Oldham Council explains how they did it
Cutting teenage pregnancy rates in Hull
In Hull, teenage pregnancies have reduced by 35 per cent since the city council started using digital maps to plan its contraception and community based services. Gail Teasdale, integrated services manager for Children and Young People’s Services at Hull City Council, who leads the strategy locally, explains how the council gets its results…
Did Portas have a point?
Many of the points outlined in Mary Portas report on high streets struck a chord with life in Westminster, but it is the comments on reducing betting shops that continue to resonate. Cllr Daniel Astaire, cabinet member for business at Westminster City Council explains
Working with third parties to access funding in Flintshire
There is little debate around the increasing difficulty to secure financial aid for local leisure provision but by collaborating with third parties Flintshire CC has demonstrated significant facility and service improvements during these financially challenging times. Ian Budd, director of lifelong learning at Flintshire CC shares how they are doing this
Embracing apprenticeships in Lancashire
Championing apprenticeships can take time and resources but when it’s done right it can bring huge benefits to an organisation. The Leader of Lancashire CC, Geoff Driver talks about how they are embracing apprenticeships with more than 800 going through their programme since 2006
