Staffordshire news and blogs Tuesday 17 October 2017
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell
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The Local Government Challenge, and a Connecting Us Survey reminder 
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 2 Oct 17
We had two teams participating in Local Government Challenge this week, run by the West Midlands Employers (WME) of whom we are a member.
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Connecting Us Survey and Burton Gateways update
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 25 Sep 17
The Connecting Us Survey is just about to go live, and I would like to take the opportunity to encourage you to make sure that your voice is heard.
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Crowdfunding, and thanks
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 18 Sep 17
There’s a hugely important milestone in our People Helping People work this week, with the launch of the Crowdfund Staffordshire platform.
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Praise from Ofsted for our children’s services
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 12 Sep 17
This week, we have received confirmation of the result of the recent OFSTED inspection of the Children’s Service.
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Summer breaks, My HR and the return of IRONMAN 70.3
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 29 Aug 17
I hope that you have all had a relaxing break over the summer and had the opportunity to spend some well-earned time with family and friends.
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Dignity in Care
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 14 Aug 17
I spent the best part of a day with the carers who look after our most vulnerable people at the annual Dignity Awards, held this year in Newcastle-under-Lyme College.
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SLT Away Day; Providing a better health and care system
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 31 Jul 17
The Cabinet and the Senior Leadership Team had our long-awaited Away Day last Monday to consider the direction of Staffordshire County Council over the coming 4 years.
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Improving children’s services
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 26 Jul 17
I attended a working dinner this week with a group of local authority leaders on the subject of improving children’s services.
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People First Digital Always, and the smart working survey
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 17 Jul 17
There has been some great progress made in recent months on smart working and specifically in the digital arena.
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Video Blog: The importance of digital
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 3 Jul 17
In my first video blog, I talk about the importance of digital and the opportunities it presents to us here in Staffordshire.
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The importance of diversity
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 28 Jun 17
As a large organisation employing some 5,000 staff, one of our real strengths is the diversity of our workforce, and the contribution this makes to the way we deliver better outcomes for Staffordshire and our people.
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The Grenfell Fire
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 20 Jun 17
The fire in the Grenfell tower block in Kensington was a truly horrific event, one that defies description in any normal way.
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End of year budget
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 12 Jun 17
I’ll probably refrain from making any observations on this week’s General Election, as the dust has not settled and there remains much that is undecided.
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Manchester, and Volunteering Week
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 30 May 17
I could not start this week’s entry in any other way than to pay my respects to the relatives of those killed in Monday’s terrorist attack in Manchester, and to wish those injured a full recovery.
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Learning at Work Week; Stafford Office Moves
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 22 May 17
Last week was Learning at Work Week, and it was a real pleasure to join a group of colleagues undertaking a 2 hour session on project and change management.
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NHS IT Ransomware; The Trusted Executive
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 15 May 17
The ransomware attack on NHS IT systems dominated media coverage over the weekend and really brought home the importance of cyber security for an organisation like ours.
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My election experience as Returning Officer
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 8 May 17
The highlight this week was undoubtedly the county council election on Thursday, and the results day on Friday.
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Comparing the challenges of the public and private sector
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 2 May 17
I spent a day last week in my Colonel Commandant role in the Army.
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Big Ideas Need Attention to Detail Too
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 24 Apr 17
I spent a very useful couple of hours in Northfield Village in Stafford with Philip Atkins and Mike Wilcox, Leader of Lichfield District Council.
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Learning a work: the recipe for success
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 19 Apr 17
I hope that you have all enjoyed a relaxing break over Easter, even if it was only the long weekend.
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The Care Brokerage Team, SMART working and creating the conditions for more and better jobs
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 10 Apr 17
I spent a very useful and enjoyable hour with the Brokerage Team this week, learning more about how we commission care for the frail elderly.
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Working in a flexible organisation
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 4 Apr 17
The office moves in Stafford have been running on rails – I’m very grateful to all involved for the effort and can-do attitude that everybody has displayed.
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The issues around building houses in Staffordshire
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 13 Mar 17
I spoke at a conference on the subject of development in Staffordshire this week.
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Creating a more agile and confident organisation
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 6 Mar 17
This week we had the first Senior Managers’ Conference for almost exactly a year.
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Discussing Smart Working at the Senior Managers’ Conference
Staffordshire CC: Chief Exec's blog - Nick Bell 27 Feb 17
This week sees the first Senior Managers’ Conference for a year.