Gavin Jones
A Greater Essex Combined Authority is as important as unitary government
A combined authority on the footprint of the Greater Essex boundary is the right way forward as it offers ‘a sense of identity and is large enough to be effective strategically and be taken seriously by Government’, argues Gavin Jones.
The transformative power of collaboration in a crisis
Bickering, arguments and tribalism were swept away when the COVID-19 emergency struck Essex, with partners galvanised by a common purpose, writes Gavin Jones.
Time for transformation
Chair of Solace Gavin Jones tells local government to reverse public services’ polarity that sees demand as a drain rather than a resource.
Future shocks
It is our job as public service leaders to be ambitious for our places and optimistic about their future, even though local government is going through very tough times, writes Gavin Jones
Leadership and learning: more than just words
Gavin Jones, chief executive of Essex CC, discusses leadership, learning, and the right time and place for experimentation with Barry Quirk, chief executive of Kensington & Chelsea RLBC and former Lewisham LBC boss.
It lies within our power to change how our organisations work
Building the learning organisation is not an officer agenda. Gavin Jones explains why it is worthwhile navigating the tensions to reap benefits not only for local authorities, but also for their residents.
How to achieve a perfect 10
Swindon BC CEX Gavin Jones proffers advice on what he has learned from a decade of working in local government