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What's happening inside the LGPS?

1 month ago | themj.co.uk | Ann McGauran |Ian Greaves |Martin Ford

Taking place on 16-18 June at a brand new, award-winning venue, Wyboston Lakes Resort, Bedfordshire, this year's PLSA Local Authority Conference is the essential event for anyone involved in the local government pension scheme (LGPS). If you've not yet booked your place, here are some of the many things to look forward to. Whatever your role, there is something for everyone in the packed programme, from governance and the triennial valuation to digital administration and pooling.
A small price to pay for support

Mar 24, 2025 | themj.co.uk | Aidan Rave |Ann McGauran |Dan Peters |Cllr Anthony Okereke

We're faced with an undeniable truth - the pandemic did more than just disrupt education for a couple of years, it's impacted the mental health of a generation. We know that to succeed in our world, gain social skills and expand our brain, school is essential - but what if our kids aren't going? What happens when they're too anxious or depressed to get out of bed? Councils up and down the country are facing the inevitable tug-of-war of balancing their budgets.
Climate adaptation planning isn't optional – it's essential

Feb 19, 2025 | themj.co.uk | Michael Palin |David Blackman |Mark Sandford |Ann McGauran

The impacts of climate change are no longer hypothetical. We can declare climate emergencies, set net zero carbon targets and work at scale and pace to retrofit the built environment across the UK (and we absolutely should); but the very real fact is that we are already witnessing the effects of global warming. The five main climate risks are overheating, flash flooding, storms, droughts and wildfires.
Burnham backs 'limited' national grooming inquiry

Jan 10, 2025 | themj.co.uk | William Eichler |Dan Peters |Martin Ford |Ann McGauran

POLITICS Burnham backs 'limited' national grooming inquiry Greater Manchester Labour mayor Andy Burnham has voiced his support for a ‘limited’ national inquiry into child grooming gangs. By William Eichler | 10 January 2025 SHARE Mayor Andy Burnham © Greater Manchester Combined Authority Greater Manchester Labour mayor Andy Burnham has voiced his support for a ‘limited' national inquiry into child grooming gangs.
State will operate 'more like a start-up'

Dec 10, 2024 | localgov.co.uk | Ann McGauran

The launch of a £100m fund to pioneer public sector reform and deliver the Government's Plan for Change will see the state operate ‘more like a start-up', a minister has pledged. The ‘first wave' of the Innovation Fund announced by the chancellor in the Budget will begin in January with a focus on temporary accommodation and family support, said Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden. Visit The MJ (£) to continue reading.
Putting our customers first

Dec 10, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Joseph Rham |Dan Peters |Ann McGauran |Paul Marinko

Improving satisfaction and establishing trust and loyalty with our customers is key to driving service performance and growth. GLL's customer-centric approach is built around understanding our customers' experiences, needs and priorities and using those insights to continually develop and evolve our products and services. By working in this way, we are achieving some remarkable results.
State will operate 'more like a start-up'

Dec 10, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Ann McGauran

DIGITAL State will operate 'more like a start-up' The launch of a £100m fund to pioneer public sector reform and deliver the Government’s Plan for Change will see the state operate ‘more like a start-up’, a minister pledged this week. By Ann McGauran | 10 December 2024 SHARE The launch of a £100m fund to pioneer public sector reform and deliver the Government's Plan for Change will see the state operate ‘more like a start-up', a minister pledged this week.
Intervene at health 'cusp moment'

Dec 6, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Ann McGauran |Paul Marinko |Martin Ford

The ‘cusp moment' when people risk falling into health difficulties is the critical time for intervention in local places, Future Forum North heard today.
Understand what makes an 'awesome' employee experience

Dec 5, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Ann McGauran |Heather Jameson |Michael Burton |Matt Crossley

Local authority leaders need to understand ‘what makes an awesome employee experience' in their council when they are transforming services, The MJ Future Forum North has heard. Speaking today at the event in Manchester, transformation director public service UK&I at Oracle Leatham Green said he puts forward ‘three keywords when it comes to getting things done'.
Devo 'powering growth'

Dec 5, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Ann McGauran |Paul Marinko |Matt Crossley |Pam Parkes

Devolution to combined authorities is ‘really working and is powering growth in our city region', says the chief executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Caroline Simpson told the opening session of The MJ Future Forum North in Manchester: ‘Ours is the fastest growing economy in the UK at the moment. Manchester is the most invested in city because of the decades of work that's gone into building up the devolution agenda in Greater Manchester and the set of organisations involved.