‘Close the door behind you’, LEPs told
We had some doubts about the abolition of regional development agencies by the then Coalition Government, which led to the creation of local enterprise partnerships (LEPs).
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Rising number of Independents
As the local elections approach, for many it is a time for planning and focusing on local issues, as well as an expectation of the effect of national politics on the outcomes that we will see on 5 May.
Collective leadership in social care
Leadership is often seen as a hierarchy, but I want to move towards a collective approach.
Improving outcomes for children in care
At What Works for Early Intervention and Children’s Social Care (WWEICSC), we focus on using evidence to understand what’s likely to improve outcomes for children.
Greening pension funds
Climate change, biodiversity loss and plastics pollution are among some of the most critical, existential issues facing humanity today.
Listening to children in care
In its recent response to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care, the Government stated: “We must listen to the voices of children in care and care leavers if we are successfully going to make the changes needed.”
From recycling to waste prevention
It used to be that we went out to shop and came home for a coffee, now we go out for coffee and do our shopping at home!
Warm places
As we enter March, the cost-of-living crisis remains at the forefront of everyone’s minds, with individuals and families still facing many difficulties as they try to make ends meet.
Joining the nation in celebration
Following recent announcements from Buckingham Palace, we are excited that this will be another very big year for The Big Lunch, which is being brought forward to 6-8 May as part of the celebrations for His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation.
Helping Ukrainian families rebuild their lives
Councils have a proud history of welcoming new arrivals, stepping forward at times of crisis with local partners and with local communities so families and individuals can be safe and supported.