Why relationships are the future of children’s commissioning
As sufficiency challenges persist, local authorities are increasingly recognising the value of building strong, trusting relationships...
Ben Rosie
6 days ago3 min read
Our report to the LGA: Trusting place - Improving the lives of local people through place-based approaches
MV and Re:State publish our report commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA) in support of ‘place-based’ approaches to...
John Copps
6 days ago1 min read
REPORT: From Transaction to Transformation
We have published a new guide for councils going through the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process – the focus is on the...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 262 min read
When Power Forgets the People
In this article, Prof. Donna Hall and Andrew Laird recognise the challenge now faced by public service leaders and set out a positive set...
Andrew Laird
Jun 237 min read
Building a unified work, health and skills system
The government’s aim to get people with health conditions back to work requires a whole-system approach to employment support. John Copps...
John Copps
Jun 193 min read
Delivering the pledge to halve violence against women and girls: Bridging the gap between innovation and system transformation
The National Audit Office’s review of the Home Office’s leadership on tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) and domestic abuse...
Luke Bevir
Jun 174 min read
Beyond the Test Drive: Turning prototypes into sustainable public service reform
T he spending review has given government departments some medium-term budget certainty and with it, the opportunity to launch multi-year...
Andrew Laird
Jun 137 min read
Young Futures Hubs: Building blocks to brighter futures
Building on our experiences in supporting regions to establish collaborative initiatives such as Fostering Recruitment Hubs and Regional...
Anya Kemble
Jun 53 min read
Report - How Are You Really?: Exploring Mental Health in Public Services
Mutual Ventures launches a new report exporing mental health in the workplace within public services, and what approaches organisations...
Jordan Binedell
May 152 min read
Radical Reformers ep.96: Leading a turnaround with Kath O'Dwyer, former Chief Executive of St Helens Council and Chair of SOLACE
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat with Kath O'Dwyer, former Chief Executive of St Helens Council and Chair of S OLACE . ...
Andrew Laird
May 151 min read
REPORT - Children's Services and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR): Key Considerations
Our latest report explores Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and the significant opportunity it brings to reshape and improve the...
Emmet Regan
May 142 min read
View on demand: Producing your local Get Britain Working Plan
Catch up on our webinar Producing your local Get Britain Working Plan, held on 8th May 2025 at 1.30-2.30 PM. Every area - led by...
Mutual Ventures
May 81 min read
Radical Reformers ep.94: Creating Community Agency with Graeme Duncan, Chief Executive of Right to Succeed
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat to Graeme Duncan, Chief Executive of Right to Succeed, a charity that supports...
Andrew Laird
Apr 171 min read
Shaping futures together: Key insights to improve children's care placements
Ross Murray explores the challenges faced by local authorities in shaping the market for children's care placements. He delves into...
Ross Murray
Apr 105 min read
Case Study: Developing effective data processes for Staffordshire Moorlands and High Peak Alliance
Client: Staffordshire Moorlands and High Peak Alliance Date: January - April 2025 Challenges Faced by the Client: Mutual Ventures...
Mutual Ventures
Apr 72 min read
Radical Place Leadership: The Public Money that Falls Between the Silos
This long-read article by Andrew Laird and Prof. Donna Hall sets out a new way of considering public money across a “place” and provides...
Andrew Laird
Apr 513 min read
Local Get Britain Working Plans – what are they and what do areas need to do?
John Copps digests the government’s new guidance on Local Get Britain Working Plans. ‘Get Britain Working’ is the government’s clarion...
John Copps
Apr 43 min read
Radical Reformers ep.93: The Business of Running a Council with Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat to Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council....
Andrew Laird
Apr 31 min read
Making Commissioning Work: Getting the Foundations Right
Ross Murray discusses some of the commissioning cycle in the children's placement market and considers strategies to improve practice....
Ross Murray
Mar 266 min read
Radical Reformers ep.92: Convening Leadership with Kate Josephs, Chief Executive, Sheffield City Council
This week, I'm joined by Kate Josephs, Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council. Kate is a former Senior Civil Servant in Whitehall who...
Andrew Laird
Mar 201 min read