Procurement & contracts select, appoint and work with contractors
February 6, 2018
Outside bodies operating as a director/trustee
February 6, 2018New models of service delivery commercial models, trusts, mutuals & more
Purpose of the Module
To explore different models emerging in local government to deliver services in new ways/to commercialise, to understand the impact on how councils operate and to consider councillor roles in these new arrangements.
Perfect for
- All councillors in councils which are exploring new ways of working
- Councillors in leadership roles who are driving change
- Relevant portfolio holders
Module Content
- Drivers for change in local government
- New models including
- Shared services
- Local authority trading companies
- Other commercial models
- Property/housing models
- Joint ventures
- Trusts
- Mutuals
- Social Impact Bonds
- The best vehicles for different projects
- Legal and governance issues to address
- Roles of councillors in the new models
Speaker very fluent and straight to the point
Skills Framework
Addresses all the skills but particularly
- Local leadership
- Partnership working
- Political understanding
