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Argues strategic local authorities should use devolution not just to acquire powers but to reshape public services, emphasising systems change and inclusion as priorities for combined authorities such as the West Midlands.
Argues commissioning should shift from transactional procurement to relational, learning-centred approaches that better connect policy priorities with frontline delivery, fostering collaboration, iterative improvement and stronger outcomes for local services.
No excerpt provided — a protected New Local post titled ‘Spotlight: Leading effectively through change’, aimed at supporting leadership practice in local public services; full content requires access to the protected post.
Three‑part New Local series examines what local councils can do to keep delivering on climate and nature targets amid shifting funding, policy and operational landscapes, highlighting practical actions and examples from 2026.
A protected post presenting a conversation with Dr Catherine Howe; no excerpt provided. Likely discusses local services, leadership or public sector innovation based on New Local’s focus.
Produced with the Cabinet Office’s Test, Learn and Grow programme, this How We Did case study explains an Accelerator project that applies experimentation to prevention work, sharing lessons on design, partnership and learning for local services.
Interview profile of Ann McGauran reflecting her long commitment to local government reform and community work, republished from The MJ, exploring leadership and practical approaches to civic renewal.
Summarises lessons from Camden and South Staffordshire on involving residents in decision‑making, drawing on the Waves digital democracy programme and practical examples for local participatory practice.