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A breath of fresh air - towards a smokefree nation

Blog post from Councillor David Fothergill as he looks back at the introduction of the smokefree workplaces and indoor public spaces legislation in 2007, local government’s successful role and how it continues to be seen as a watershed moment for public health

Managerial leadership

The next generation of local government managers will be leading local authorities into future challenges and change.

Good governance

A page summarising Good governance principles in the corporate and public sector

The core chief executive role

The core chief executive role requires acting as lead council adviser, managerial leader, and head of paid service.

Technology Innovation Showcase

This project will work with the local government sector to identify the challenges they face that could be solved by AI and smart technology, leading to a one-day ‘Showcase’ event highlighting the potential solutions offered by vendors to solve these challenges.