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HICM: Intermediate Care: Hertfordshire

Overview

Hertfordshire County Council had previously sought to embed a reablement ethos in care provision by placing occupational therapists (OTs) within generic teams, largely managed by social work qualified managers. This approach had delivered limited progress, and the expected benefits did not fully materialise. The Council therefore decided to take a new approach, creating a dedicated Enablement Team.

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HICM: Intermediate Care: Leeds

Overview

The HomeFirst Programme was established in 2022 with the primary aim to improve outcomes for Leeds residents accessing intermediate care, to improve staff experience and to make better use of our collective resources.

Action

The programme was made up of 5 independent projects, all relying on strong working relationships across system partners, including third-sector organisations.

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2026 Local Government Apprentice of the Year winner - Leena Futter

The 2026 Local Government Apprentice of the Year winner - Leena Futter - began her journey in local government in October 2022 as a casual Recreational Assistant. This led on to her first apprenticeship opportunity as a Leisure and Fitness Apprentice. In September 2025, Leena then took a bold step into her current role as a Corporate Project Administrator Apprentice at Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk and is now undertaking her second apprenticeship, level 3 Business Administrator.

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Apprentice Of The Year 2026: Runner up

One of this year’s Local Government Apprentice of the Year runners up is Katy Howlett, a level 3 Business Administrator apprentice at Plymouth City Council who began her journey into local government just eight months ago, when she secured an apprenticeship at The Box, Plymouth.

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Apprentice Of The Year 2026: Social Media Winner

Victoria Deacon, Assistant Director for People & Corporate Services, nominated Jay Chauhan, a Level 3 Health and Safety apprentice at Leicester City Council, for the Local Government Apprentice of the Year 2026 event in recognition of the significant contribution he has made to the Health and Safety Team.

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LGR support: Asset management

On 17 December 2025, the Local Government Association (LGA) hosted a session designed to help councils to manage their assets safely and effectively through local government reorganisation. As councils await their LGR decisions, now is the time for councils to prioritise and plan their asset management.

Public Health in 2026

As the calendar turns to 2026, resolutions are everywhere: eat better, move more, drink less alcohol. But beyond individual choices, public health in 2026 will feel less like a new agenda and more like a year of delivery. 

Resources and tools

Over the coming months, CHoSS will publish a suite of resources to support councils in planning, managing and delivering new council homes. These resources will be available to all councils engaging with the programme.

News and announcements

Stay up to date with the latest developments, announcements and news from the Council Housebuilding Support Service (CHoSS). This page will be updated as new milestones, resources and programme developments are published.