by Jeremy Cooper | Oct 16, 2020 | Local government transformation, Place
Local government reorganisation/devolution has been monopolising Chiefs’ diaries Announcements this week suggest that only three council re-organisation bids are likely to progress in the foreseeable future. Cumbria, Somerset and North Yorkshire have a strong...
by Jeremy Cooper | Sep 29, 2020 | Local government transformation
Managing the tension between transformation and dealing with Covid two things isn’t easy; councils that are doing both should be applauded. One of the real joys of my job is hearing from council Chief Executives and leadership teams every week about their...
by Jeremy Cooper | Apr 17, 2020 | Adult social care, Health
A tipping point was reached this week across the wide range of councils we are working with, and the way the crisis is perceived has changed significantly. A tipping point was reached this week across the wide range of councils we are working with, and the way the...
by Jeremy Cooper | Apr 6, 2020 | Local government transformation
There is a once in a generation opportunity – and responsibility – to rebuild local government into something new, not back into what it was. This week we have spent time with several councils and NHS organisations planning for the recovery period after...
by Jeremy Cooper | Mar 30, 2020 | Adult social care
I predict 5 positive shifts for local government. Planning for the future feels almost impossible at the moment. With the ground shifting under our feet every couple of days, there has never been so much uncertainty about the future. The different post-crisis...
