Opinion The MJ
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GLL – a force for change
May 16, 2024
GLL’s CEO Peter Bundey writes on how the company’s Social Enterprise model adds value to public services.
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A time for reflection
May 16, 2024
Matt Jones and Rachael Morris assess the current HR and OD landscape from a Penna perspective, and look back at a successful PPMA conference which highlighted a lot of positives for the future.
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A proactive approach to climate change
May 16, 2024
Andrew Spencer discusses how Equans is creating sustainable communities through effective place-based decarbonisation.
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MJ Regen: Is planning reform the key to unlocking growth?
May 16, 2024
The Cinderella planning service is suddenly in the spotlight. Can a sprinkling of fairy dust – and some serious reform – be the key to unlocking growth in the next Parliament? Anthony Breach explains.
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MJ Regen: The sum of all parts
May 16, 2024
Combined authorities have the tools to drive regeneration but the private sector must work in partnership to deliver, says Phil Mayall.
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‘Fix the broken system’
May 16, 2024
Local authorities are taking the lead in trying to alleviate the climate crisis but there is a definite disconnect between the actions of Westminster and those on a local level, as Eleanor Radcliffe and Sarah Longlands explain.
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MJ Regen: Rebuilding Britain’s homes
May 16, 2024
What should the next government should do to deliver on housing? Cllr Darren Rodwell says there are no quick wins, but the current housing crisis needs a range of solutions.
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MJ Regen: Brave choices; big rewards
May 16, 2024
There may be a lot of ingredients needed to create exceptional regeneration projects but political courage is one of the things you need most, says Nick Kilby.
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Communities are the heroes of the East Hampshire story
May 16, 2024
East Hampshire DC is working with its transformation adviser to create a compelling, 10 years ahead story about transforming its place, says Gill Kneller.
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Costly housing crisis support crowds out prevention
May 16, 2024
Jon Rowney says financial pressure on councils caused by the lack of affordable homes risks becoming overwhelming. 'A more outcomes-focused and systemic approach is needed.'
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Time for a cross-government framework for place-based collaboration
May 16, 2024
Revisiting Total Place principles would offer a strong foundation for a wider shift across the public sector towards meaningful collaboration with communities to shape provision around their priorities, says Jessica Studdert.
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Tackling the challenge of Germany’s far right
May 16, 2024
Ed Turner examines Germany’s growing far right in local and regional government, the factors that lie behind it and what to do about it.