

Catch up on our webinar: AI in Public Services – The Art Of The Possible
Catch up on our webinar - AI in Public Services - The Art Of The Possible - held on Wednesday 7th February 2024. Watch here Artificial...

Mutual Ventures
Feb 9, 20241 min read


Radical Place Leadership - how we can change public services for the better
MV Non-Executive Director Director Donna Hall argues that, even with more powers devolved to local areas, we will be overwhelmed with...

Prof Donna Hall
Feb 6, 20245 min read


Public service reform must be underpinned by a focus on relationships
John Copps says that successful design and delivery of public service reform depends on a understanding of relationships between users,...

John Copps
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Prioritising Public Services - MV's 2024 campaign
Hear about Mutual Ventures' campaign to stand up for public services in 2024. At Mutual Ventures we have a clear and proud mission: to...

Mutual Ventures
Feb 1, 20242 min read


2024 in public services: What can we expect?
John Copps looks at some of the trends that might shape public services over the next 12 months. Douglas Adams said that predicting the...

John Copps
Jan 2, 20245 min read


Be both bold and careful when adopting AI in public services
Artificial Intelligence is developing at breakneck speed with the standard Silicon Valley attitude of “go fast and break things”. This...

Andrew Laird
Dec 12, 20234 min read


Catch-up on our webinar: Creating the conditions for long term investment in places
Catch up on our webinar - Creating the conditions for long term investment in places - held on Monday 11th December 2023. Watch here A...

Mutual Ventures
Dec 11, 20231 min read


Radical Reformers ep.65: Holistic, person-centred support with Helen Thompson
This episode is a real treat for anyone interested in a more person-centred way of delivering support. The conversation is with Helen...

Andrew Laird
Dec 7, 20231 min read


Webinar catch-up: Insights from delivering services across councils with Achieving for Children
Catch up on our webinar - Insights from delivering services across councils, with Achieving for Children - held on Monday 4th December...

Mutual Ventures
Dec 4, 20231 min read


How to successfully mobilise your LUF Round 3 project
Following the announcement that 55 projects will receive a share of the remaining levelling up funding, Mark Bandalli considers some of...

Mark Bandalli
Nov 28, 20234 min read


Radical Reformers ep.64: Local Government Turnaround with Adele Taylor
This episode is with Adele Taylor, the Executive Director of Finance and Commercial Services at Slough Borough Council. Those of you who...

Andrew Laird
Nov 22, 20231 min read


Longer term funding settlements provide a blueprint for investing in prevention
Luke Bevir says that multi-year single funding settlements for local authorities will provide local areas with more certainty and an...

Luke Bevir
Nov 17, 20233 min read


On-demand webinar: Radical Place Leadership - Exploring the "Liberated Method"
Catch up on our webinar - Radical Place Leadership: Exploring the "Liberated Method" which was held on Tuesday 8th November 2023. Watch...

Mutual Ventures
Nov 9, 20231 min read


The devolution agenda: what next for councils?
Luke Bevir argues that further expansion of devolution in England can deliver benefits for local communities but first requires councils...

Luke Bevir
Aug 1, 20234 min read


Five tips to help public servants in central government and local services work together better
Morgan Finlayson reflects on nearly a decade of working in the civil service and offers a personal perspective on what makes an effective...

Morgan Nasir-Finlayson
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Beyond levelling up: What the UK can learn from regeneration in East Germany
Yvonne Reinhardt reflects on the successes and shortcomings of post-reunification investment in East Germany and how these learning could...

Yvonne Reinhardt
Jul 24, 20234 min read


Catch up on our webinar Levelling Up: Preparing for Round 3
Catch up on our webinar - ‘Levelling Up: Preparing For Round 3’ - held on Tuesday 13th June and featuring Lewisham Council. Watch here...

Mutual Ventures
Jun 13, 20231 min read


National and local government need to work together to achieve crucial co-production
Hannah Sampson argues that listening to the voices of service users needs to underpin effective relationships between national and local...

Hannah Sampson
Jun 5, 20232 min read


Catch up on our webinar: Levelling Up Must Mean Levelling Down Antisocial Behaviour
Catch up on our webinar on Levelling Up Must Mean Levelling Down Antisocial Behaviour. This webinar was held on Wednesday 31st May. Watch...

Mutual Ventures
May 31, 20231 min read


Catch up on our webinar: Levelling Up - Planning For Inclusive Growth In A Chaotic Environment
Catch up on our webinar on Levelling Up - Planning for Inclusive Growth In A Chaotic Environment. This webinar was held on Tuesday 16th...

Mutual Ventures
May 16, 20231 min read