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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
How to reap the diversity dividend
By Simon Fanshawe | 01 April 2026
Diversity policies must drop performative gestures and provide evidence of change to the lives of staff and residents if they are to be supported by local people, argues Simon Fanshawe.
DEVOLUTION
How devolution can amplify the voices that often go unheard
By Gita Singham-Willis | 26 January 2026
Gita Singham-Willis says that acting with intent now will ensure that the new era of local power ...
PLACE-MAKING
People, purpose – and power
By Ellen Care | 19 December 2025
Five pioneering councils have teamed up with Collaborate CIC to share insight, solve problems col...
DEVOLUTION
Delivering health and devo
By Louise Gittins | 10 December 2025
Cheshire and Merseyside are teaming up with local partners – and with Sir Michael Marmot and the ...
PROCUREMENT
GLL's Social Enterprise Accelerator – helping social entrepreneurs thrive
By Andy Bindon | 09 December 2025
Andy Bindon explains why leading UK charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL wants...
WELLBEING
The North East is perfectly positioned to lead a wellbeing revolution
By Nick Kemp | 19 August 2025
Nick Kemp explains why the North East should champion public wellbeing.
LEADERSHIP
Solace: We want our approach to fit local government now and in the future
By Graeme McDonald | 15 October 2024
As delegates get ready to attend this week's Solace Summit in Manchester, Graeme McDonald says th...
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
The gender gap – an 'unmerited reality'
By Rose Durban | 19 September 2024
Rose Durban says the gender gap is a reality and we owe it to children that their learning, oppor...
COMMUNITIES
Allyship: A necessity for leadership
By Greg Hayes | 03 September 2024
The ugly scenes of unrest in recent weeks have left the nation reeling.
PAY
Glasgow CC offers 'olive branch' in equal pay row
By Mark Whitehead | 25 October 2018
Talks will take place today in a bid to settle the equal pay row that led to a two-day strike by ...
SOLACE
Breaking the barriers
By Jessica Crowe | 24 October 2018
As Jo Miller’s presidency of SOLACE with its focus on equalities and women’s rights ends, Jessica...
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