

Looking to the other side of the world: what UK public services can learn from New Zealand
Kate Copeland, our resident Kiwi, argues that public services in the UK can learn from what works in New Zealand – including how leaders...

Kate Copeland
Dec 18, 20243 min read


What the data is telling us about the role of agency workers in children’s social care and what it means for local authorities and the regions
Yvonne Reinhardt takes a deep dive into children’s social workforce data and calls for a three-pronged approach to workforce development...

Yvonne Reinhardt
Dec 16, 20244 min read


We can't tackle economic inactivity without joined-up work and health services
Today sees the publication of the government's plan to 'Get Britain Working' and tackle economic inactivity among the working age...

John Copps
Nov 26, 20244 min read


Catch up on our webinar: Achieving inclusive local growth - the role of District and Borough Councils
Catch up on our on-demand webinar Achieving inclusive growth - the role of District and Borough Councils , held on Tuesday 29th October...

Mutual Ventures
Oct 31, 20241 min read


What is Radical Place Leadership?
In this short video explainer, MV's Chief Executive Andrew Laird breaks down the concept of Radical Place Leadership - what is, at its...

Andrew Laird
Oct 25, 20241 min read


Towards a 'whole government' approach to health
The health of the nation doesn't just rely on what the NHS does - it requires a wider view of our lives at home and work, and the public...

John Copps
Oct 22, 20243 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


The role of Place Leadership in building community resilience
Yvonne Reinhardt argues that radically different, place-based approaches to public service delivery can help improve the resilience of...

Yvonne Reinhardt
Sep 10, 20243 min read


How empowering local actors leads to innovation, partnerships and accelerated growth
Sally Dickens reflects on her experiences as a local government Economic Development and Regeneration Manager, and argues that central...

Sally Dickens
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Missions, Radical Place Leadership and the future of local public services
Drawing on the historic and emerging thinking and work of others, Andrew Laird describes a practical pathway towards a radical model of...

Andrew Laird
Aug 16, 20245 min read


Catch up on our webinar: Radical Place Leadership and The Third Sector
Catch up on our live round table discussion - 'Radical Place Leadership and The Third Sector' - which was held on Wednesday 7th August...

Mutual Ventures
Aug 7, 20241 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


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


Catch up on our webinar: Could a return of 2009’s Total Place policy help address 2024’s challenges in public services?
Catch up on our webinar - Could a return of 2009’s Total Place policy help address 2024’s challenges in public services? - which was held...

Mutual Ventures
Jul 23, 20241 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