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Improving the SEND System – the SEND and AP Green Paper is finally here

The SEND Green Paper presents bold ideas, but delivery and practical implementation remain key challenges to ensuring meaningful change in...

Behavioural solutions to the climate problem

The LGA climate conference stressed using behavioural science, community engagement, and collaboration to tackle climate change.

How can we really listen to public problems?

Leading-edge tech helps councils truly listen to residents, transforming feedback into actionable insights for better services.

Impact forecast : The big five changes in health and social care

Leaders must embrace key changes in reforms, digital, workforce, and collaboration to build a more efficient, integrated social care system.

Memory and Action in LGBT+ History Month

Steve Farmery-Vagus reflects on LGBT+ history, celebrating progress, acknowledging struggles, and advocating for a more equal future.

Response to BBC News article: Children in care homes ‘seen as criminals not victims’

Olly Swann responds to a BBC article, highlighting the need for tailored care and rejecting labels for children in care.

Two possible futures for adult social care

Leaders must choose a bold future for social care, seizing opportunities to build a positive, integrated, and strengths-based system.

Is now a moment for councils to make a step change in their honesty with people?

Two recent articles reflect on local government culture, highlighting the winter crisis, social care risk ratings, and transparency.

Graphic titled “IMPOWER Heroes of 2021” featuring black and white portraits of Noreen Akhtar and Jonathan Hayes in an ornate gold frame, with text identifying them as Area Coordinators, Bradford Metropolitan District Council.

Heroes of 2021: Noreen Akhtar & Jonathan Hayes, Bradford

Jonathan and Noreen are IMPOWER’s ‘Heroes of 2021’ for their dedication to Bradford’s communities and asset-based planning.

Graphic titled “IMPOWER Heroes of 2021” featuring a framed black and white group photo of James Husbands and the team at Willoughby Academy, standing in front of a sign reading “Welcome to Willoughby School”.

Heroes of 2021: James Husbands and team, Willoughby Academy

James Husbands and the Willoughby Academy team are IMPOWER’s ‘Heroes of 2021’ for their dedication to SEND children’s needs.