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Cherishing the value of public libraries
LIBRARIES

Cherishing the value of public libraries

By Ivan Wadeson | 03 August 2026

Ivan Wadeson reflects on the importance of championing and cherishing libraries and what the new government leadership might mean for these crucial community hubs

REORGANISATION

It's time to knuckle down

By Maxine O'Mahony | 03 August 2026

Maxine O’Mahony says now is the time for action, not to slow down and play it safe

PLACE-MAKING

Calling for coterminosity

By Stephen Moir | 03 August 2026

Stephen Moir makes the case for taking a more radical approach to place

FINANCE

Invisibility will be the mark of good stewardship

By Tracy Bingham | 03 August 2026

Leaving a lack of 'unpleasant surprises' will be the true mark of a successful transition followi...

FINANCE

Sorting the finances of social care

By Owen Mapley | 30 July 2026

In light of the Prime Minister’s announcement on social care Owen Mapley says it will take public...

REORGANISATION

Why ask if you are going to ignore the answer?

By Heather Jameson | 30 July 2026

Emotional attachment to place was last on the list of ministers' priorities when setting borders ...

DEVOLUTION

A mayor's journey shows why councils are essential partners in government

By Shabnum Mustapha | 30 July 2026

Shabnum Mustapha says Burnham’s mayoral experience highlights councils’ vital role in delivering ...

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Climate policy that passes the Makerfield test

By Graham Duxbury | 30 July 2026

Climate action must drive good growth and lower living costs across every community, says Graham ...

HERITAGE

Let's treat heritage buildings as civic infrastructure

By Jonathan Werran | 29 July 2026

Jonathan Werran asks if heritage buildings can prove an unlikely policy winner for a prime minist...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Total Place: Still all about leadership

By Stephen Taylor | 29 July 2026

Stephen Taylor and Max Wide reflect on the lessons from Total Place 1.0 and the implications for ...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Lessons in demand from Japan

By Simon Fletcher | 29 July 2026

Keith Kelly and Simon Fletcher look at what Japan’s prevention-first approach can teach England’s...

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