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Radical Reformers ep.87: The Devolution White Paper with Arianna Giovannini, Former Director and Associate Fellow at IPPR North

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In our latest episode of Radical Reformers, I get into the detail of the English devolution White Paper with the local government expert, Arianna Giovannini.


We explore:

 

💡The potential contradictions in the white paper with power being pushed down to strategic authorities, but sucked up from local areas with the abolition of district councils.


💡The impetus the white paper presents for local places to take action and be bold and creative with public service reform in their areas.


💡The importance of embracing the complexity and collaboration to be able to create real collaboration across public services operating on different geographical footprints.


💡The role of Radical Place Leadership and integrated neighbourhood teams in addressing local need.

 

Ariana also shared examples of the system in Italy and the lessons that we can learn from that. It’s a discussion that’s so pertinent and a real treat for local government and public service reform nerds, like me!



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