Insights • local government

How best to respond to the latest news, guidance and advice on coronavirus whilst knowing that it will all have changed by the time the discussion ends?

by Jeremy Cooper - March 19, 2020

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Local Government and the Rugby World Cup

Those of you who know me well will remember that I was a pretty good footballer in my youth. These…

by Martin Cresswell - October 15, 2019

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Tough words on the delayed Spending Review

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has called for defined expectations of the local government sector

by Amy Long - August 22, 2019

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Performance anxiety

I’m really looking forward to attending the LGA conference this week in Bournemouth, I’m particularly looking forward to debates on sector performance. I share my three key learnings about productivity in the public sector.

by Jon Ainger - July 1, 2019

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Local government and the EU elections

My recommendations for how local government should respond to the outcomes of the election.

by Josepha Reynolds - May 21, 2019

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Why I was nervous about ‘Which councils are best at adult social care?’

Why I was nervous about ‘Which councils are best at adult…

Our top ten councils for adult social care analysis was the cover story of the MJ five weeks ago, and despite being somewhat nervous beforehand, I've been really pleased with the response.

by Jeremy Cooper - April 2, 2019

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The BBC’s ‘We Are Bradford’ project: reflecting a local focus on community strengths

The BBC’s ‘We Are Bradford’ project: reflecting a…

Bradford has been in the news last week thanks to the BBC’s ‘We Are Bradford’ project – held to ‘celebrate the great things about [Bradford] which aren’t always part of the news’. The BBC takeover was visible throughout the town centre and reporters filming in many different parts of the city.

by Geoff Hinkins - March 18, 2019

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A plea to councils: put behaviour change at the heart of transformation

A plea to councils: put behaviour change at the heart of…

I joined the LGA’s ‘Behaviour Change’ conference this week. I was there to share our impact in Ealing through the Better Lives programme, and in particular how applied behavioural science has led to a massive 39% reduction in referrals from the front door to adult social care teams.

by David Colbear - March 14, 2019

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