Local Government Finance for Elected Members - Trainers
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Rachel is an experienced trainer and qualified accountant with specialisms in communications and financial management. Rachel is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Before moving into training Rachel practised as a management accountant working for a large software company and now runs a boutique accountancy practice alongside her training work. Rachel has also served as an elected member on Reading Borough Council since 2010 and has run for parliament twice |
Rachel EdenAPSE Associate |
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Joanne is a senior consultant and trainer with over 25 years’ experience across local government, the NHS, and the voluntary sector. She works with organisations to improve services, strengthen partnerships and deliver better outcomes for communities. Trusted for her ability to navigate complex systems, build strong relationships and bring people together around shared goal, she combines strategic insight with a practical, collaborative approach that supports lasting change. Joanne was elected to Trafford Council in 2011. |
Joanne HardingAPSE Associate |
Promoting excellence in public services
APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.
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