Exchange to Change
Are you a civil servant in the north west of England? Would you like an opportunity to exchange skills, knowledge and expertise with others and increase your flexibility? Our Exchange to Change programme may be the way for you.
North West England
Number of civil servants in the North West - over 55,000
Number of departments and agencies in the North West - 38
The North West covers all the major cities and towns in the five counties of North West England; Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside.
Our CS Local team delivers cross departmental induction, leadership academies and learning/networking events. The blog page below will show you the latest events open for booking.
We also run cross departmental networks for those who work in, or are passionate about, continuous improvement; wellbeing; environmental issues; diversity & inclusion; social mobility; learning & development; SCS. If you wish to join one of the networks, please email the team mailbox.
The North West of England CS Local Team are Alan Murphy, Diane Coates, Fiona Gilbert and Tom Howarth
Team mailbox - cslocalnw@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Bringing services to Trinity Hospice, Blackpool
The Government Access Project - known as GAP, recently helped 65 patients as well as staff and carers at Trinity Hospice, Blackpool. Our team of cross-government volunteers are now looking forward to returning to Trinity and other local hospices in 2015 to develop their skills further and continue to support our community.
Citizen and Celebration Event
The Citizen and Celebration Event in the north west of England was a day dedicated to achievement and commitment. Our volunteer civil servants working with Civil Service Local give more than just their time to our citizen-focused programmes. The three projects which led to our winning a Civil Service Award for Excellence in Reform work with young people, offenders and those accessing hospice care to make a real difference. The day was a chance to showcase the innovation and creativity that comes from encouraging civil servants to work across government.
How local ideas can influence the Civil Service People Survey
A good news story that has it all - networking, continuous improvement and cross-government collaboration. Find out how Jen Frankish proved that it really is worth showing some initiative to help get things done.
Going forward project: HMP Hindley
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When I was offered an opportunity to take part in the Going Forward Project to deliver a series of workshops to youth offenders at HMP Hindley, I had no idea what to expect. What I found was an incredible bond between co-workers and a huge insight into a whole new world.
Discover Civil Service Reform
Discovery Session: 26 January 2015: Find out how Civil Service Reform could affect your future role and skills. Using HM Revenue and Customs as an example, learn how a large department interprets rerform in term of workforce planning.
Volunteer to support Career Academies UK
We have made contact with several colleges and are now recruiting more volunteers to help support our Inspiring Young People - Further Education programme (previously known as the Engaging Our Young People Career Academies programme). Find out what opportunities are available and how …
Civil Service Awards 2014 nomination.
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CS Local North West are up for the “Excellence in Civil Service Reform” award. Kathie Bates and her leadership team have been invited to the auspicious Awards Ceremony in London on 19 November 2014 and we wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us.
Collaborating intelligently - IT Reform and Huddle
Put simply, Huddle is a more effective way of working across the organisation by providing a secure working environment available at all times and regardless of which device you’re using. I went along to find out more from Connor McColgan, an Account Director at Huddle.
Delegate Diary - North West Academy Day 4
Day 4: Mother of 10 Elaine Vance is well used to time management. She put this skill to good use at the North West Academy by keeping a daily diary of the event from a delegate’s point of view.
Delegate diary - North West Academy 2014 Day 3
Day 3: Mother of 10 Elaine Vance is well used to time management. She put this skill to good use at the North West Academy by keeping a daily diary of the event from a delegate’s point of view.
Delegate diary - North West Academy 2014 Day 2
Day 2: Mother of 10 Elaine Vance is well used to time management. Luckily for us, she put this skill to good use at the North West Academy by keeping a daily diary of the event from a delegate's point of view.
Delegate diary - North West Academy 2014
Day 1: Mother of 10 Elaine Vance is well used to time management. She put this skill to good use at the North West Academy by keeping a daily diary of the event from a delegate's point of view.
Civil servants bridge the GAP
GAP - The ‘Government Access Point’ is a project involving Civil Servants from across government visiting local hospices, providing support and advice. On the 15 October we began a series of events at Trinity Hospice in Blackpool.
Discover IT Reform and Huddle
Discovery Session: 04 November 2014: If you've looked at Clouds from all sides now and you're still in a muddle, come and let us tell you about the Huddle. It's IT in terms you understand - technophobes welcome!
Discover Exchange to Change
Discovery Session: 28 October 2014: Ever wondered what it'd be like to work in another department? Find out at our next Discovery Session in Trinity Bridge House, Salford which explains the Exchange to Change programme.
Volunteer to support Charities on the Fylde
Business In The Community is leading a project to recruit Civil Servants to support Charities across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde by recruiting trustees. If you want to find out a bit about the role before committing, come along to an information sessions, at the Blackpool CVS offices, Abingdon Street.
Continuous Improvement Practitioner Event
Join us for the third event at Kirkham Prison Visitors Centre, Kirkham, Preston on Tuesday 4 November 2014, from 9:15 am to 16:30 pm
People Connections: My Journey
My Connection: Having co-ordinated the People Connections programme for some time, I've decided its time for me to grasp the opportunities. Here's my latest update.
Family Fun Day raises nearly £500
The Family Fun Day held on Sunday 7th September at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk was a great success raising nearly £500 for Trinity Hospice, Blackpool and St. Catherine’s Hospice, Preston. Organisers of the fun day had prepared a wide range of …