Annabel Smith
@annabel-smith.bsky.social
Director, Growth and Reform Network. Working with places across UK for a more inclusive economy. New to Bluesky.
With local gov energy being poured into reform of the sector, major attention to what is realistically required to build capacity will be crucial in shifting the dial on outcomes. We'll be continuing to look at these issues with places through our developing network @centrepropolicy.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
With local gov energy being poured into reform of the sector, major attention to what is realistically required to build capacity will be crucial in shifting the dial on outcomes. We'll be continuing to look at these issues with places through our developing network @centrepropolicy.bsky.social
Reform to get infrastructure and housing going will be important in unlocking barriers to longer term growth in our places, as will reforming public services to improve join up, but there needs to be focus on building capacity of the local and regional state if it is to be delivered successfully.
March 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Reform to get infrastructure and housing going will be important in unlocking barriers to longer term growth in our places, as will reforming public services to improve join up, but there needs to be focus on building capacity of the local and regional state if it is to be delivered successfully.
While there are positive glimmers in commitments to vital capital spending and reference to a £3.25bn Transformation Fund to improve public services, the inevitable upshot of welfare reform will be even more pressure on the local government frontline.
March 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
While there are positive glimmers in commitments to vital capital spending and reference to a £3.25bn Transformation Fund to improve public services, the inevitable upshot of welfare reform will be even more pressure on the local government frontline.