Webinar catch up - Trusting place: Improving the lives of local people through place-based approaches
Catch up on our webinar 'Trusting Place' , which discussed the findings of our report to the LGA on place-based working, held on 6th...
Mutual Ventures
Aug 6, 20251 min read
Beyond the Test Drive: Turning prototypes into sustainable public service reform
T he spending review has given government departments some medium-term budget certainty and with it, the opportunity to launch multi-year...
Andrew Laird
Jul 31, 20257 min read
Case Study: Local Government Association Place-based Policy
Client: Local Government Association (LGA) Date: October 2024 - February 2025 Challenges faced by the client: Local government is facing complex challenges which can only be addressed by breaking down service siloes and establishing more effective relationship between central and local. In the context of a new Government and substantial changes to devolved powers and local government structures, the Local Government Association (LGA) therefore sought to identify views from se
Mutual Ventures
Jul 28, 20252 min read
Radical Reformers ep.100: Public Service Reform Special - Part 2: Trusting Place with Eve Roodhouse, LGA, Simon Kaye, Re:State and MV Non-Exec Director, Professor Donna Hall
This is episode 100 of the Radical Reformers podcast! We wanted to take the opportunity to thank all the guests who have taken the time...
Andrew Laird
Jul 9, 20252 min read
REPORT: From Transaction to Transformation
We have published a new guide for councils going through the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) process – the focus is on the...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 26, 20252 min read
Radical Reformers ep.99: Public Service Reform Special - Part 1: Relational Practice with Rob Wilson, Kathy Evans, Emma Lord, Ron Charlton, Toby Lowe, and Wendy Lansdown
The next two episodes of the Radical Reformers podcast will be a bit different (and hopefully a treat for the public service reform nerds...
Andrew Laird
Jun 26, 20252 min read
When Power Forgets the People
In this article, Prof. Donna Hall and Andrew Laird recognise the challenge now faced by public service leaders and set out a positive set...
Andrew Laird
Jun 23, 20257 min read
On demand - Beyond the Spending Review: Rebuilding financial sustainability and trust
Watch our recent webinar that reflected on the Spending Review announcement on the 11th June and the impact on local government. Almost...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 11, 20251 min read
Radical Reformers ep.96: Leading a turnaround with Kath O'Dwyer, former Chief Executive of St Helens Council and Chair of SOLACE
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat with Kath O'Dwyer, former Chief Executive of St Helens Council and Chair of S OLACE . ...
Andrew Laird
May 15, 20251 min read
REPORT - Children's Services and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR): Key Considerations
Our latest report explores Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and the significant opportunity it brings to reshape and improve the...
Emmet Regan
May 14, 20252 min read
Radical Reformers ep.95: All in for Greater Manchester with Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority
In this latest episode of Radical Reformers, I'm joined by Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority...
Andrew Laird
May 1, 20251 min read
Radical Reformers ep.94: Creating Community Agency with Graeme Duncan, Chief Executive of Right to Succeed
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat to Graeme Duncan, Chief Executive of Right to Succeed, a charity that supports...
Andrew Laird
Apr 17, 20251 min read
Radical Place Leadership: The Public Money that Falls Between the Silos
This long-read article by Andrew Laird and Prof. Donna Hall sets out a new way of considering public money across a “place” and provides...
Andrew Laird
Apr 5, 202513 min read
Radical Reformers ep.93: The Business of Running a Council with Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council
In this new episode of Radical Reformers, I chat to Graham Farrant, Chief Executive of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council....
Andrew Laird
Apr 3, 20251 min read
Radical Reformers ep.92: Convening Leadership with Kate Josephs, Chief Executive, Sheffield City Council
This week, I'm joined by Kate Josephs, Chief Executive of Sheffield City Council. Kate is a former Senior Civil Servant in Whitehall who...
Andrew Laird
Mar 20, 20251 min read
Case Study: South Ayrshire Radical Place Leadership
Client: South Ayrshire Council Date: August 2024 to January 2025 Challenges faced by the client: South Ayrshire’s Radical Place...
Mutual Ventures
Mar 12, 20253 min read
Watch now: Radical Place Leadership - stretching the ambition of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams
Local public services are not as integrated as they should be. Public service professionals everywhere will have examples of individuals...
Andrew Laird
Feb 25, 20252 min read
Watch now: Radical Place Leadership in Scotland
Catch up on our live webinar - 'Radical Place Leadership in Scotland ' - which was held on Wednesday 19th February 2024. This webinar is...
Mutual Ventures
Feb 20, 20252 min read
Radical Reformers ep.89: Radical Place Leadership with Kim Wright, Chief Executive, Brent Council
In our latest episode of Radical Reformers, Andrew is joined by Kim Wright, Chief Executive of Brent Council. In London, 1 in 23...
Andrew Laird
Feb 19, 20251 min read
Radical Place Leadership – Making it possible, easier and sticky
Mark Smith, former Director of Public Service Reform at Gateshead Council and pioneer of the “Liberated Method”, argues that Radical...
Mark Smith
Feb 12, 20254 min read