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
Responding to mental health crises: why police and NHS partners must collaborate on a local level
Former police officer Essack Miah reflects on his experience responding to emergencies involving people having mental health crises and...
Essack Miah
May 16, 20233 min read
Levelling-up must mean levelling-down antisocial behaviour
Anya Kemble argues that if central government wants to level up local areas, it needs to address the issues that matter most to...
Anya Kemble
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Should “local” be the default for all public services?
Catch up on our webinar on should "local" be the default for all public services. This webinar took place on Tuesday 18th April 2023....
Mutual Ventures
Apr 18, 20231 min read
Five pieces of advice for children’s services leaders
Emmet Regan sets out five areas of focus for local authority leaders for the next year to get the most out of the government’s response...
Emmet Regan
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Our response to the Budget's news on Levelling Up
Last week's budget had some welcome news on devolution and levelling up, particularly with moves to consolidate funding at regional level...
Andrew Laird
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Developing Compelling Business Cases for Your UKSPF and LUF Investments
Catch up on our webinar on Developing Compelling Business Cases for Your UKSPF and LUF Investments. This webinar took place on Tuesday...
Mutual Ventures
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Case study: Exploring the feasibility and impact of Family Hubs
Client: Enfield Council Date: Nov 2021 – Mar 2022 Challenges faced by the client: A Family Hub is a place where families can go to access...
Mutual Ventures
Mar 6, 20232 min read