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16 Aug 23

Climate recruitment opportunities

London Councils is recruiting to a number of posts to boost delivery on the capital's collaborative climate work.

Posts include three ( [link removed] )Climate Programme Managers ( [link removed] ) and three ( [link removed] )Climate Project Officers ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ) as well as a Lead Officer and Commercial Officer for the EV Delivery Team ( [link removed] ) and a ( [link removed] )RetroFit London Programme Director ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ).

London boroughs are committed to working positively with all our partners to deliver net zero – in our communities, across London and as part of team UK. Londoners have told us they want to tackle climate change and achieve net zero and the London boroughs are committed to engaging with our diverse communities to design and deliver a future that works for all Londoners.

You can learn more about the programme of work and the new posts in our short video below:

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Innovations in Adult Social Care 

The ( [link removed] )London Office of Technology and Innovation  ( [link removed] )(LOTI) will host a series of  'show & tell' events on Wednesdays throughout September, each of which will highlight a different innovative project in adult social care.

The events will be of interest to councillors, local government staff and others working in adult social care, as well as those interested in data and service delivery more widely.

( [link removed] )You can find out more about the September series, the individual topics and register to attend here. ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Framework launched to increase capacity in children's social work

The ( [link removed] )London Innovation & Improvement Alliance ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ) (LIIA) has worked with public sector procurement organisation YPO to launch a first-of-its-kind framework to increase children’s social care workforce capacity.

The new regional framework - ( [link removed] )Framework for London in Permanent Children’s Social Work Recruitment ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ) (FLiP) - aims to improve compliant access to permanent children’s social workers for all London local authorities.

( [link removed] )Jonathan Williams of the Association of London Directors of Children’s Services ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ) (ALDCS) said: “The recruitment and retention of children’s social workers is an ongoing issue for the sector. London has continued to show innovation and collaboration in responding to this challenge together, including working in greater partnership with the provider market.

"The creation of this specialist framework is a direct result of these efforts and will undoubtedly make procurement processes and effective market engagement much smoother.”

By-election result

A by-election took place in LB Havering's Upminster ward last week (Thursday 10 August).

The by-election was won by Jacqueline Ann Williams (Upminster and Cranham Residents Association). ( [link removed] )You can read the result in full on LB Havering's website here. ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

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Media round-up...

Mixed reviews for long-term DLUHC plan
( [link removed] )The MJ ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

No-fault evictions up by 41%, new government data shows
( [link removed] )Inside Housing ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

London tenants continue to suffer as rent reaches £597 per week
( [link removed] )City AM ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Give councils cash to buy homes off private landlords - call
( [link removed] )Landlord Today ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Cyber attack hits Electoral Commission
( [link removed] )The MJ ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

Alarm over sharp fall in London business growth
( [link removed] )Evening Standard ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )

We are reviewing the London Parking and Traffic Enforcement Penalty Charges and we want you to have your say. The consultation can be found here ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] ), along with additional information to support you in responding to it.

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