Local Government Reorganisation - An opportunity For Radical Place Leadership
In the first in a series of three articles, Mark Bandalli and Andrew Laird explore how LGR is an opportunity for radical transformation -...
Mark Bandalli
Feb 105 min read
Will 2025 deliver its promise of change in public services?
In 2025 public services are poised for significant reform, driven by a government eager to address longstanding issues and improve...
John Copps
Jan 106 min read
Case Study: Designated Family Judge Area Trailblazers Pilot - Reducing Delays in Family Court
Client: Department for Education Date: January 2024 – present Challenges faced by the client: ‘Care proceedings’ is the name for the...
Mutual Ventures
Jan 64 min read
Budget creates a window of opportunity for Radical Place Leadership
The Local Government Association has welcomed the Chancellor’s additional £1.3 billion for councils for the next financial year, which...
Andrew Laird
Nov 14, 20244 min read
Creating the conditions for inclusive growth - what can we expect in the Budget
Mark Bandalli and Sally Dickens consider some of the levers available to the new government to ensure economic growth in inclusive and...
Mark Bandalli
Oct 28, 20243 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Radical Place Leadership: Getting the governance and accountability right
Catch up on our live webinar Radical Place Leadership: Getting the governance and accountability right , held on Tuesday 15th October...
Mutual Ventures
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Supporting health needs to get people back to work - MV welcomes the launch of WorkWell pilots
MV welcomes the launch of 15 new WorkWell services, supporting people to get back to work. Today sees the launch of 15 new local services...
Mutual Ventures
Oct 1, 20242 min read
How digital transformation can strengthen the relationship between central and local government
Digital public services are an increasingly important part of what government does to support citizens. But they are also an area where...
Catriona McKimmie
Sep 24, 20244 min read
Delivering the mission
Emmet Regan presents a delivery framework of ‘Six Ps’ that takes lessons from the previous Labour government and overlays the modern...
Emmet Regan
Aug 5, 20244 min read
Radical Reformers ep.77: Labour's Policy Agenda With Charlotte Pickles And Jack Shaw
This episode is a bit special. It's the first time we have had two guests on at the same time. They are Charlie Pickles from the Reform...
Andrew Laird
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Brokering a new social contract
Local government is uniquely positioned to play a huge role in the rebuilding of a new social contract between the public and public...
Prof Donna Hall
Jul 29, 20244 min read
A prescription for prevention: what has the new government promised?
The incoming Labour government has called for a 'revolution in prevention'. John Copps looks at what this means for healthcare services...
John Copps
Jul 23, 20243 min read
How 'bridge-builders' can ensure smooth timely delivery of public policies
Morgan Finlayson reflects on her experience as a civil servant and how successful policy implementation hinges on three pillars that must...
Morgan Nasir-Finlayson
Jul 17, 20243 min read
How 'bridge-builders' can facilitate learning between central and local government
As part of our Prioritising Public Services series, our team is exploring how a 'reset' in the relationship between central and local...
Anya Kemble
Jul 16, 20244 min read
How 'bridge-builders' can help create an environment conducive to successful collaboration between central and local government
A 'reset' in the relationship between central and local government can improve policy implementation. As part of our Prioritising Public...
Hannah Sampson
Jul 15, 20243 min read
Resetting the Relationship between Central and Local Government
A new government presents an unmissable opportunity for a ‘reset’ in the relationship between central and local government, which is...
Mutual Ventures
Jul 8, 20241 min read
What the new governing party means for the way government works
Last night saw the election of a Labour government, in power for the first time since 2010. John Copps considers the implications of this...
John Copps
Jul 5, 20243 min read
Case Study: Family Drugs and Alcohol Courts case for investment and cost benefit analysis
Client: Department for Education (DfE) Date: March-May 2024 Challenges faced by the client: Family drugs and alcohol courts (FDACs) offer...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 24, 20243 min read
Case Study: Fostering Recruitment & Retention Programme
Client: Department for Education Date: August 2023 – present Challenges faced by the client: Foster carers play a critical role in the...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 17, 20244 min read
If we really want to level up? Bring back SureStart
MV Non-executive Professor Donna Hall argues that early intervention must be a priority for a new government and makes the case that a...
Mutual Ventures
May 14, 20245 min read