As resources tighten, councils are at risk of diminishing to simply being a provider of last resort, statutory public services. In this blog, Kate Copeland and Ross Murray argue that this can’t be allowed to happen.   They reflect on their recent work with Norfolk County Council (NCC) to develop a new Community Engagement Model focused on creating a practical path for councils to become true partners with the communities they serve as well as other parts of the public sector.

T his week on Radical Reformers, I welcomed Adrian Brown, Chief Executive of Windfall Trust , to explore how artificial intelligence will continue to reshape public services. Adrian provides us with a grounding in AI and how it will inevitably touch every aspect of our lives. Most of the discussion is focused on the awesome opportunities and worrying risks that AI poses for public services. While AI might help us navigate complexity, understand data and speed up services, we

Watch our webinar featuring leaders from Durham County Council  and PAUSE  as they share their journey in developing and implementing a pioneering strategy to address violence against women and girls. Panellists shared how local innovation, survivor voices, and cross-sector collaboration have driven real change in practice and culture. The conversation focussed on the critical role of leadership, the importance of co-production, and how Durham’s approach balances adaptation w