1. THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES
Liam Hannaway
Chair of the Local Government Chief Executive’s Group and
Chief Executive
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

2. THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES
Short term priorities:
Forming new organisations
New structures
Filling posts
Maintaining services

3. THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES
Longer term priorities:
Developing the new organisations
Recognise that it is the same workforce
How do we bring them together and create a new ethos?

4. THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES
A strategic approach is required
The Strategic Framework provides an “umbrella” model

5. THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES
The 26 legacy councils each had differing HR priorities
The 11 new councils are developing their own priorities – integrating from the 26

6. THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES
New SMT’s are being formed, however they need a structured approach to address the HR issues:
Leading Change
Bringing people with us
Delivering council priorities

7. THE NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTEXT AND HR PRIORITIES
Strategic Pillars Priorities we are discussing today:
Leadership – needs to be developed at all levels
Employee Relations – needs to deliver and promote engagement locally and regionally
Performance Culture – councils need to deliver on and respond to the priorities for their communities