A values-driven approach to AI in public services
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to change public services. An instinctive reaction can be to jump immediately to the...
Andrew Laird
Nov 7, 20234 min read
Making an impact on children’s health inequalities requires a new form of place leadership
Owen O’Sullivan and Andrew Laird argue that making an impact in children’s health requires a new and radical form of place leadership....
Owen O'Sullivan
Oct 25, 20234 min read
Adult social care must be built around the bond between people and places
John Copps says that cooperative principles should provide the foundation for adult social care reform – rebuilding and maintaining the...
John Copps
Oct 4, 20234 min read
Why we need a more relational approach to recruiting foster carers
Councils are working together on developing new approaches to foster carer recruitment. Their success relies on building a service that...
John Copps
Sep 12, 20233 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
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
Now is the time for a new blueprint for public service reform
Public services are lacking a clear overall vision but now is the time for our political discourse to rise to the occasion and provide us...
Emmet Regan
Jun 8, 20234 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
Case study: Levelling Up Lewisham programme mobilisation
Client: Lewisham Council Date: February 2023 - May 2023 Challenges faced by the client: Following a successful bid to the Levelling Up...
Mutual Ventures
May 31, 20232 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
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
A strategy for place - our joint offer with Project Centre
Mutual Ventures and Project Centre's offer to help councils develop their strategy for place. Every place needs a vision. It helps focus...
Mark Bandalli
Apr 11, 20231 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
The government's response to the Care Review can be the first step towards fundamental reform
Emmet Regan welcomes the publication of the Government’s response to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care. Today sees the...
Emmet Regan
Feb 2, 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