In this article, Emmet Regan, COO at Mutual Ventures, explores the profound challenges local government reorganisation poses for children’s services at a time of major national reform. He argues that as structures change and national reform accelerates, success will depend on strong leadership, clear accountability and the ability to adapt at pace. The landscape of local government in England is shifting at a pace not seen for decades. As councils grapple with financial press

In the latest episode of the Radical Reformers podcast, I sit down with Joe Hill, Director of Strategy at Re:state (and the winner of last year’s Think Tanker of the Year award!), for a timely and thought-provoking conversation about the importance of really bold public service reform ideas. From his journey through the civil service and Treasury to his work shaping some of the most influential policy thinking in Westminster, Joe offers a fascinating perspective on how change

In the latest episode of Radical Reformers, I welcome Nick Kimber, Director of Public Service Reform in Cabinet Office and the lead for the Test, Learn and Grow (TLG) Programme. We all know the huge pressures public services currently face - and in this conversation we’re reminded that fast experimentation and learning can be more powerful than writing the perfect business plan. We also discuss: What the TLG programme is - and isn’t (spoiler: it's not a digital change progra

Morgan Finlayson reflects on her experience as a civil servant and how successful policy implementation hinges on three pillars that must...

As part of our Prioritising Public Services series, our team is exploring how a 'reset' in the relationship between central and local...

A 'reset' in the relationship between central and local government can improve policy implementation. As part of our Prioritising Public...

A new government presents an unmissable opportunity for a ‘reset’ in the relationship between central and local government, which is...