Partnerships
GLL – a force for change
GLL’s CEO Peter Bundey writes on how the company’s Social Enterprise model adds value to public services.
‘Fix the broken system’
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.
MJ Regen: The sum of all parts
Combined authorities have the tools to drive regeneration but the private sector must work in partnership to deliver, says Phil Mayall.
MJ Regen: Finding solutions together
This year’s UKREiiF event is set to premiere a new how-to guide to help public and private sector partners work together. Heather Jameson reports on the brainchild of the recently-formed EG Public Sector Forum.
Child sexual abuse review to inform new strategy
Findings of a ‘robust review’ of Walsall Safeguarding Partnership’s strategy after the largest child sexual abuse case investigated by local police will now be published, it has emerged.
Reflections on the West Midlands trailblazer devo deal one year on
Ed Cox sets out his five takeaways from the first year of the West Midlands trailblazer devolution deal.
Books and beyond
Head of libraries at GLL Rebecca Gediking describes how innovation and adaptation are at the heart of a successful, modern library service.
A new era of cross party working and grown-up politics in Broadland
One year into a new political leadership era at Broadland DC the story is one of no egos, no gatekeeping and no partisan point scoring, says Natasha Harpley.
How can we plan for the future of urban regeneration?
With public funding for development down and expectations up, Nick Walkley says the future of regeneration will need new forms of collaboration across sectors.
Local authorities in the spotlight: Hit the simplify button
Service director at Peopletoo Selinda Chouhan sets out nine foundations local authorities need to have in place to support the delivery of improvement, transformation and change programmes.
Turning the tide on the ‘post-politician’ era
Chris Criscione highlights some ways he believes local government can – slowly but surely – improve its reputation and communicate better with its residents.
Hitting the right notes
Kate Kennally deployed a musical metaphor on receiving the Chief Executive of the Year prize at The MJ Achievement Awards 2023. Here she talks to Paul Marinko about winning the title and how she has conducted Cornwall Council to success.
SEND soars ahead in Herts
Hertfordshire CC’s system-wide approach has made SEND everyone’s business, writes Hero Slinn.
Striding towards a green future
South Derbyshire DC has declared climate and ecological emergencies, and the new Council Plan and Local Plan are placing climate and environmental action as highest priority, says Justin Ives.
Hounslow’s LATCO model for leisure focuses firmly on community needs
The LATCO model is a third way to manage leisure services and bring together a commercial head and community heart - and it has been a game-changer in Hounslow, says Rowland Omamor.
West Yorkshire’s economic promise
West Yorkshire will host one of the Government’s investment zones. Andrew Vaux speaks to political and business leaders about what it means for the region.
Partnerships will unlock potential of Oxfordshire’s children
Children and young people are at the heart of Oxfordshire’s partnership approach – a shared vision to give them the very best start in life, says Cllr John Howson.
How Extra Care housing can help local authorities transform lives
Kris Peach shares the lessons learned from working with North Yorkshire Council to expand Extra Care housing for older people across the county over the past 20 years.
English-Welsh council partnership signed in bid for extra funding
Two English and two Welsh county councils have signed a partnership agreement.
Partnership may provide the answer to scarce net zero resources
Daniella Barrow warns that achieving net zero is not going to be easy, and councils risk resources not being available to the meet the challenge.