Philip Atkins
Cllr Philip Atkins is CCN spokesman for public services reform and leader of Staffordshire CC
Developing new housing solutions
Counties are taking matters into their own hands to deliver homes for their communities, with many enlisting the help of private sector firms. Cllr Philip Atkins looks at the progress so far
A new approach to joined-up planning
Philip Atkins calls for a county-wide perspective on housing and planning policy.
Why counties can deliver the cash
Don’t overlook counties as purveyors of productivity and growth, writes Philip Atkins.
Bridging the gap
Skills and productivity are top of the agenda for CCN's new Conservative vice-chair Philip Atkins
Something better change
Financial pressures mean further transformation & devolution imperative, writes CCN public services reform lead Cllr Philip Atkins
Counties can offer a great deal
The National Football Centre will soon host the County Councils Network conference, Philip Atkins talks tactics on economic growth.