Jonathan Owen

Sep 4, 2024 | themj.co.uk | Jonathan Owen

REORGANISATION Get ready to think big Hyper-local councils are spending more, and if there is debate about this level of local government in future then community councils must be at the heart of that, says Jonathan Owen By Jonathan Owen | 04 September 2024 SHARE Unfortunately, we do not have a blank sheet of paper when it comes to designing a new form of governance (see article above). More like a manuscript chewed by the dog and stuck together in a complete mess.

Aug 28, 2024 | nalc.gov.uk | Jonathan Owen

Author: Jonathan Owen, chief executive, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) It is good to see some long overdue consideration of devolution beyond regions and mayors to the hyperlocal level. An editorial in the Guardian newspaper recently expressed its view on hyperlocalism that communities needed more oomph.

Jul 7, 2024 | campaignasia.com | Jonathan Owen

The report, produced in conjunction with Ipsos Karian and Box, also reveals trust issues around the use of AI in comms as well as around decisions to bring staff back to the office post-pandemic. It draws on surveys of 4,000 employees in organisations employing more than 500 staff, and 220 internal comms professionals. A key finding is that the level of trust between employees and employers is linked to the quality, or otherwise, of internal comms.

Jan 8, 2024 | publictechnology.net | Jonathan Owen

Departments’ ability to collaborate across organisational boundaries continues to be hampered by issues including legacy IT systems and challenges in making the most of data, senior officials have claimed. In a recent evidence session before the Public Accounts Committee, which is running an inquiry into cross-government working, MPs were also told that departments are failing to take advantage of opportunities to make joint funding bids for spending reviews.

Aug 3, 2023 | civilserviceworld.com | Jonathan Owen |Richard Johnstone

Victoria Atkins, the financial secretary to the Treasury, has appointed Fiona Dunsire as the new government actuary. Dunsire will take over from Martin Clarke, who retires later this year, and will be the first female government actuary since the creation of the role in 1917. She will report to Beth Russell, second permanent secretary at the Treasury, and is on a five year fixed term contract paying at least £206,000 a year.