Local Public Services 2021-22 Involve, Influence, Inspire @Theinetwork Inetwork’S Annual Prospectus Version 3.0 Introduction
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iNetwork Prospectus for Local Public Services 2021-22 Involve, Influence, Inspire www.i-network.org.uk @theinetwork iNetwork’s Annual Prospectus Version 3.0 Introduction About iNetwork Reasons to join the membership: Established in 2001, and hosted by Tameside Council since 2006, iNetwork is a local public • We remain relevant because we listen and sector partnership made up of councils, respond to our member’s needs. police, fire, health, housing and voluntary sector organisations. • We have an established track record for delivering benefits to our public sector The partnership is owned by its members, members. and is dedicated to promoting excellence in the delivery of public services. We work • We inspire, motivate and encourage our across many areas of government and social members. sectors to upskill leaders, share best practice and facilitate collaborative thinking spaces, • We provide access to high quality making working practices more efficient training, knowledge sharing and skills. whilst developing peer support networks. • We are a recognised leading network iNetwork enables local public service for brokering knowledge through best organisations, individually and collectively, practice. to deliver more innovative, high quality and cost effective services. We do this primarily • We are a trusted, safe and approachable by hosting a range of member led events and network. other activities which create much needed space for us to collectively rethink how we • We can influence and make change when support our communities through sharing we speak with a collective voice. of cross-sector expertise. This helps local public services to become more effectively • We provide the space and opportunities integrated, intelligence-led and productive. for effective cross-sector collaboration. • We provide the opportunity for our members to grow their professional “Another fantastic Key member benefits: reputation. conference! iNetwork • Opportunities to influence national and always delivers on a great regional agendas and initiatives range of relevant topics • Access to safe forums to confidentially and tips. A wonderful raise and discuss issues or concerns. showcase of the public • Cyber threat awareness and briefings via sector.” our Warning Advice & Reporting Point Sarah Bullock • Learn and share emerging best practice Assistant Director, St Helen’s Council from peers across the partnership • Eligibility to enter the Annual iNetwork Innovation Awards 2 iNetwork Executive Welcome Board Alison McKenzie-Folan Wigan Council Chris Sinnott Dear colleague, Chorley Council This is why we are focusing on early Christopher Lewis intervention and prevention, more effective As the Chair of the iNetwork Executive Board, Oldham Council (TIPS Co-Chair) digital delivery, improved information I would like to warmly thank you for your sharing and better procurement and David Willis interest in the iNetwork partnership. Whether commissioning. Midlands & Lancashire CSU (EISS Chair) you are new to iNetwork or a veteran, I would like to take this opportunity to draw Gareth Pawlett Thank you to everyone who contributes your attention to the benefits of iNetwork’s Cheshire East Council to iNetwork. On behalf of my colleagues partnership and services. on the Executive Board, I encourage you Gavin Rimmington to join iNetwork and make the most of the YPO The wealth of the partnership lies in our partnership’s resources and support. member’s collective contribution to the peer Heather Green network; it is by working together that we Tameside MBC (Accountable body / finance) Yours faithfully, can effectively collaborate and innovate for Jon Learoyd the local public sector. Yorkshire & Humber Public Services Network This past year has seen many urgent and Nichola Cooke unexpected challenges for the people and STAR Procurement (CPC Deputy Chair) places that we serve. It is more important than ever that iNetwork continues to Paul James support the sector in the most effective way. Trafford Council iNetwork’s priorities for 2021-22 reflect these challenges and the needs of our Peter Jones Warrington & Cheshire Partnership membership. Steven Pleasant MBE Chief Executive, Tameside Peter Schofield MBC/Accountable Officer, Manchester City Council (CPC Chair) Tameside & Glossop CCG Phil Swan GM Combined Authority (iStandUK Chair) Phillipa Nazari GM Combined Authority (EISS Deputy Chair) Rahna Riley Rochdale Council (TIPS Co-Chair) Robert Ling North Yorkshire County Council Stephen O’Brien Sefton Council Steven Pleasant Tameside MBC (Chair) Tim Rainey Tameside MBC (Accountable Body) 3 Supporting Public Service Reform iNetwork membership and our offer are stronger than ever; here is a taste of how we delivered value for our members last year… NORTH WEST WARNING ADVICE & EVENTS REPORTING POINT alerts sent to the 170 NWWARP participating OVER 132 organisations public sector 45 813 and voluntary attendees organisations 47 322 individual attendees professionals brought together attended over 60 EVENTS OVER expert speakers made 18 up of local colleagues, expert speakers and national leads and 70 industry specialists knowledge brokers 4 ANNUAL iN THE PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE DEVELOPMENT “Journey to a Better Place: LOOP Transforming Public Service Awarded Delivery” was our first virtual 245 conference with over 178 Continuing Professional T Development (CPD) delegates registered H Certificates N E LOOP 178 RECOGNISING CHIEF OFFICERS, POLICY, INNOVATION TRANSFORMATION, DIGITAL, ICT AND SERVICE LEADS FROM 11 WEBCASTS HOSTED Awards 2020 Celebrated excellence and attended by delivered national recognition through iNetwork’s Innovation Awards Organisations88 to hear from 31 local and 299 8 30 national speakers of attendees winners entries which over 45% were women with and 20 Entries into the COVID-19 Response 32 Recognition Award speakers 5 Effective Co-commissioning and Procurement People and Innovation Place Tackling policy outcomes CONNECT Digital important to Innovation the public sector Transforming Connected and Procurement Innovating and Public Commissioning Services iNetwork Priorities Culture and 2021-22 Wellbeing Effective Improved Person- Information Improving Centred Information Sharing and Cyber Security Sharing and Resilience Security Information Leadership 6 Transforming and Network Leadership Group Members Innovating Public Services Alex Grundy Plus Dane Housing Chris Hart Bolton Council Introduction Priorities and Objectives Christopher Lewis Oldham Council (Co-Chair) Welcome to our Transforming and Innovating People and Place: Public Services (TIPS) Programme 2021/2022. This priority supports iNetwork’s members to creatively find people-centred sustainable Chris Twomey West Lancs Borough Council Our updated programme has been co- solutions and approaches to navigate and produced with members and is designed to access local public assets. Chris Woodhouse engage professionals at various levels of the Bury Council organisation in the public, private, community Digital Innovation: voluntary and faith sectors. Our key aim in This priority supports iNetwork’s members Gemma Dickinson establishing this programme is to support to deliver the intelligence and prevention North Yorkshire County Council high impact systemic change for people agenda by developing capabilities to make and places and remain a relevant member better informed decisions and utilising digital Rahna Riley led programme. It is focused on delivering technology to improve lives. Rochdale Council (Co-Chair) improved outcomes through innovative citizen centred solutions that combine data, Culture and Wellbeing: Rosie Rees-Bann technology and culture change. This priority supports iNetwork’s members Manchester City Council to develop organisational change to achieve We offer a selection of plenary sessions, successful outcomes in the things that Sarah Bullock St Helens Council round table discussions, leading speakers, matter most to people, organisations and opportunities to discuss regional and communities. Sharon Winn national challenges and more. It provides an Trafford Council opportunity to meet with colleagues and to informally discuss priorities and generally Simon Haworth embrace the nature of this group. Wigan Council With the intention of continuing to develop TBC the momentum and enthusiasm already Sefton Council gained we encourage you to take an active part in TIPS, to make the most of discussions, TBC networking and other opportunities. Wirral Council Victoria Clark Bury Council Programme Co-ordinator Chris Lewis Co-Chair Catherine O’Neill (Oldham Council) iNetwork Rahna Riley Co-Chair (Rochdale Council) 7 Network Leadership Connected Procurement Group Members and Commissioning Chris Bradley Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Christine Atherton AGMA Introduction Priorities and Objectives Conway Stewart Welcome to iNetwork’s Connected Effective Co-commissioning and Cumbria County Council Procurement and Commissioning (CPC) Procurement Innovation Support procurement and commissioning Duncan Spokes programme. There is growing recognition YPO across local and national government that leads to jointly commission more effectively innovative public procurement can play a to deliver savings and efficiencies, Gemma Isles crucial role in driving better outcomes for particularly within the context of the wider TfGM public organisations, and the people and devolution and public sector reform agenda. places that they serve. Helen McMahon Lancaster City Council iNetwork’s CPC programme creates