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 30, 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
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
Analysis of Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund: where will the money go?
Following the announcement of Round 2 of the government's Levelling Up Fund, MV looks in detail at where the money will be spent....
John Copps
Jan 19, 20232 min read
MV helps local authorities secure over £56m in Levelling Up grants
The government has announced the much-anticipated results of Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund. Nearly £2.1bn has been awarded to 111...
Mutual Ventures
Jan 19, 20231 min read
‘Nothing about us, without us’: why services must listen to the voice of young people
Hannah Szczepanski argues that we need to do more to involve children in decisions about how services are designed and delivered....
Hannah Szczepanski
Jan 16, 20233 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
Comment from MV's Andrew Laird on the Autumn Statement
MV's Managing Director Andrew Laird comments on the government's budget statement, held on 17th November 2022, and what it means for...
Andrew Laird
Nov 25, 20221 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
Catch up on our webinar: Relational Project Management - putting people at the centre of projects
Catch up on our webinar on 'Relational Project Management'. This webinar was held on Tuesday 1st November 2022. MV’s Relational Project...
Mutual Ventures
Nov 1, 20222 min read