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
Levelling Up is a clarion call for better collaboration across public services
Luke Bevir argues that tackling the causes of inequality at a regional and local level can only happen if there is effective...
Luke Bevir
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Case Study: Caerphilly County Borough Council - Levelling Up Fund Round 2 bid development
Challenges faced by the client: The Caerphilly County Borough Council (the Council) operated Caerphilly Leisure Centre was built in 1962....
Mutual Ventures
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Case Study: Staffordshire Moorland District Council Levelling Up Fund Round 2 bid
Challenges faced by the client: Staffordshire Moorland District Council (the Council) has a vision to create an ‘area with a vibrant and...
Mutual Ventures
Feb 15, 20232 min read
Catch up on our webinar: The Power of Storytelling in Public Services
Catch up on our webinar on The Power of Storytelling in Public Services: Ways to Encourage Participation, Win Support, and Bring Your...
Mutual Ventures
Feb 1, 20231 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Levelling Up Fund Round 2 – Mobilising Your Project
Catch up on our webinar on Levelling Up Fund Round 2 - Mobilising Your Project. This webinar took place on Tuesday 31st January 2023....
Mutual Ventures
Jan 31, 20231 min read
Let’s make ‘local’ the default for solving national problems
If central government wants to tackle the biggest problems facing the country, it needs a much deeper understanding of how local areas...
Morgan Nasir-Finlayson
Jan 26, 20233 min read
Case study: An economic strategy for Lewisham Town Centre
Client: Lewisham Council, working with town centre partners Date: September – December 2022 Challenges faced by the client: Lewisham is a...
Mutual Ventures
Dec 20, 20222 min read
Looking ahead to 2023: MV’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing public services
As yet another year of surprises draws to a close, the Mutual Ventures team look ahead to 2023 and share their insights on the challenges...
Luke Bevir
Dec 14, 20225 min read
Local government is better placed than Whitehall to make Levelling Up work
Luke Bevir argues that local councils – not central government – are in the best position to level up the UK, and should be trusted to...
Luke Bevir
Nov 15, 20223 min read
As budgets tighten, spending on “people” and “place” must have common goals
Mark Bandalli and Andrew Laird argue that for a successful economy we need to value social capital and invest in people and communities....
Mark Bandalli
Oct 7, 20223 min read
Catch up on our webinar UK Shared Prosperity Fund – Preparing For Delivery
Watch our webinar - UK Shared Prosperity Fund – Preparing For Delivery - held on Tuesday 4th October. Watch again The right local...
Mutual Ventures
Oct 4, 20222 min read
Case Study: High Peak Borough Council & Staffordshire Moorlands District Council UKSPF Plan
Client: High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council Date: June 2022 – August 2022 Challenges faced by the...
Mutual Ventures
Aug 31, 20222 min read
A collaborative ‘big picture’ approach is the best way to support vulnerable children
Luke Bevir argues that we need a ‘big picture’ approach to address the needs of vulnerable children, drawing on knowledge and skills from...
Luke Bevir
Jul 6, 20222 min read