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Happy new year to everyone working in local government.
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Lessons learned from COVID-19
As we approach the end of 2020, it is time to reflect on what we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thinking inside the box
It is almost impossible to express how excited I am about the opening of The Box in Plymouth, the largest arts and heritage space to open in the UK this year.
Building communities
The Government has an ambitious target of building 300,000 homes a year. While these homes are much needed in many areas, the fundamental importance of building communities is often forgotten.
Making progress on devolution
Away from COVID-19, the future of the Union and devolution within it made some news headlines recently, with new polling showing increased support for Scottish independence and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown setting out his thoughts on the issues.
Countering extremism
The past months have, of course, been dominated by our collective efforts in response to COVID-19.
A packed agenda for the year ahead
Happy new year! I hope everyone was able to take a break over the festive period.
Vital council role in rolling out vaccinations
After all that we endured in 2020, I hope that first readers managed to enjoy a well-deserved break during Christmas and are feeling refreshed and ready for the challenges that 2021 will no doubt bring.
Teaching about black history
This autumn saw a groundbreaking change in how Hackney teaches young people about black history, with the aim to inspire the whole of the UK.
Showing leadership in uncertain times
It’s been yet another period of rapid developments affecting local government, and I was reminded once again of the phenomenal work that councils have been delivering for months on end, in some of the most uncertain times many of us have ever known.