Sarah Routley
@sarahroutley.bsky.social
Former Research Assistant (Devolution) @instituteforgovernment.org.uk
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Crises lurk around every corner and with 89 risks set out in grisly detail in the National Risk Register, ministers must prepare for whatever comes
We've written about new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk research on ministerial leadership during crises for @thehousemag.bsky.social
Read about it 👇
We've written about new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk research on ministerial leadership during crises for @thehousemag.bsky.social
Read about it 👇
The 3am Call: Preparing For The Worst
As potentially career-wrecking disasters lurk at every turn, ministers should spend more time learning how to handle a crisis
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June 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Crises lurk around every corner and with 89 risks set out in grisly detail in the National Risk Register, ministers must prepare for whatever comes
We've written about new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk research on ministerial leadership during crises for @thehousemag.bsky.social
Read about it 👇
We've written about new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk research on ministerial leadership during crises for @thehousemag.bsky.social
Read about it 👇
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New report from me & @tompope.bsky.social
We explore how strategic authorities can develop effective economic strategies - providing insights for local leaders and officials looking to develop robust strategies & strengthen their local economies
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
We explore how strategic authorities can develop effective economic strategies - providing insights for local leaders and officials looking to develop robust strategies & strengthen their local economies
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
How strategic authorities can develop effective local economic plans | Institute for Government
Local economic strategies can be powerful drivers of prosperity and growth.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
June 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
New report from me & @tompope.bsky.social
We explore how strategic authorities can develop effective economic strategies - providing insights for local leaders and officials looking to develop robust strategies & strengthen their local economies
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
We explore how strategic authorities can develop effective economic strategies - providing insights for local leaders and officials looking to develop robust strategies & strengthen their local economies
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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Ah this is interesting devo news. London will get an integrated settlement after all from next year.
It'll be interesting to see how the model differs in London compared to the combined authorities, and whether it'll require constitutional change in the GLA-Council relationship to make it work
It'll be interesting to see how the model differs in London compared to the combined authorities, and whether it'll require constitutional change in the GLA-Council relationship to make it work
June 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Ah this is interesting devo news. London will get an integrated settlement after all from next year.
It'll be interesting to see how the model differs in London compared to the combined authorities, and whether it'll require constitutional change in the GLA-Council relationship to make it work
It'll be interesting to see how the model differs in London compared to the combined authorities, and whether it'll require constitutional change in the GLA-Council relationship to make it work
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Rachel Reeves has announced a 'growth mission fund' and a tranche of grants for parks, swimming pools, libraries and help for councils with graffiti and fly tipping. Sounds a lot like the 'levelling up' funding - we'll take a look at the details when we get them.
June 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Rachel Reeves has announced a 'growth mission fund' and a tranche of grants for parks, swimming pools, libraries and help for councils with graffiti and fly tipping. Sounds a lot like the 'levelling up' funding - we'll take a look at the details when we get them.
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Are you a commercially minded communicator with a passion for public policy? We are looking for a Senior Partnerships Officer to join our team.
Applications are open until Sunday 8 June - find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
Applications are open until Sunday 8 June - find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
May 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Are you a commercially minded communicator with a passion for public policy? We are looking for a Senior Partnerships Officer to join our team.
Applications are open until Sunday 8 June - find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
Applications are open until Sunday 8 June - find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
⏰Join us in 30 mins for what will be an excellent discussion on effective mayoral leadership:
EVENT | Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors?
Join us on 21 May to discuss what lessons England’s mayors can learn from other countries with Jorrit de Jong, Director of Bloomberg Center for Cities.
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www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/effect...
Join us on 21 May to discuss what lessons England’s mayors can learn from other countries with Jorrit de Jong, Director of Bloomberg Center for Cities.
🎫
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/effect...
May 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
⏰Join us in 30 mins for what will be an excellent discussion on effective mayoral leadership:
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Next Wednesday, 9.30am, the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk is hosting Jorrit de Jong, Director of the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard to discuss Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors?
Sign up here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/effect...
Sign up here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/effect...
Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors? | Institute for Government
Join us to discuss what lessons England’s growing cohort of mayors can learn from other countries.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
May 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Next Wednesday, 9.30am, the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk is hosting Jorrit de Jong, Director of the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard to discuss Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors?
Sign up here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/effect...
Sign up here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/effect...
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EVENT | Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors?
📅Wednesday 21 May, 09.30-10.30
Join us to discuss what lessons England’s growing cohort of mayors can learn from other countries.
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📅Wednesday 21 May, 09.30-10.30
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May 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
EVENT | Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors?
📅Wednesday 21 May, 09.30-10.30
Join us to discuss what lessons England’s growing cohort of mayors can learn from other countries.
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📅Wednesday 21 May, 09.30-10.30
Join us to discuss what lessons England’s growing cohort of mayors can learn from other countries.
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Mayoral and local elections 2025: The government should hold its course on devolution despite the rise of Reform
Labour will need to learn to work with local political leaders from opposition parties.
Read our analysis of last week's elections 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
Labour will need to learn to work with local political leaders from opposition parties.
Read our analysis of last week's elections 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
Mayoral and local elections 2025: The government should hold its course on devolution despite the rise of Reform | Institute for Government
Labour will need to learn to work with local political leaders from opposition parties.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
May 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Mayoral and local elections 2025: The government should hold its course on devolution despite the rise of Reform
Labour will need to learn to work with local political leaders from opposition parties.
Read our analysis of last week's elections 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
Labour will need to learn to work with local political leaders from opposition parties.
Read our analysis of last week's elections 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
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PODCAST 🎙️ Local elections: Ready for Reform?
@akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social discuss what the results mean for British politics and Keir Starmer.
Plus: Canada election, and reducing school absences
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
@akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social discuss what the results mean for British politics and Keir Starmer.
Plus: Canada election, and reducing school absences
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
Local elections: Ready for Reform? | Institute for Government
The IfG team discuss what the local and mayoral elections mean for Keir Starmer and his government's devolution agenda.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
May 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
PODCAST 🎙️ Local elections: Ready for Reform?
@akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social discuss what the results mean for British politics and Keir Starmer.
Plus: Canada election, and reducing school absences
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
@akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social discuss what the results mean for British politics and Keir Starmer.
Plus: Canada election, and reducing school absences
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
Results came in overnight for the first two of the four regional mayors up for election this year. Here is what the national picture looks like now 👇
While we await further election results, here is the current status of political control of the regional mayoralties across England courtesy of @sarahroutley.bsky.social. Further @instituteforgovernment.org.uk analysis will follow throughout the day..
May 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Results came in overnight for the first two of the four regional mayors up for election this year. Here is what the national picture looks like now 👇
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EVENT | What do the 2025 mayoral and local election results mean for Keir Starmer’s government?
📅Wednesday 7 May, 12.00-13.00
Join us for this IfG expert webinar to discuss what impact the elections will have on the government's agenda
💻Register
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/2025-m...
📅Wednesday 7 May, 12.00-13.00
Join us for this IfG expert webinar to discuss what impact the elections will have on the government's agenda
💻Register
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May 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
EVENT | What do the 2025 mayoral and local election results mean for Keir Starmer’s government?
📅Wednesday 7 May, 12.00-13.00
Join us for this IfG expert webinar to discuss what impact the elections will have on the government's agenda
💻Register
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/2025-m...
📅Wednesday 7 May, 12.00-13.00
Join us for this IfG expert webinar to discuss what impact the elections will have on the government's agenda
💻Register
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/2025-m...
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With polls open for local and mayoral elections in areas across England, check out our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk briefings to see where they are taking place and what roles are up for election.
This Thursday, voters will elect four new regional mayors and 1750 English councillors.
For full details of this year’s local and mayoral elections, head to our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/local-and-mayoral-elections-2025
For full details of this year’s local and mayoral elections, head to our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/local-and-mayoral-elections-2025
Local and mayoral elections 2025 | Institute for Government
This Thursday, 1 May 2025, local and mayoral elections will take place in many parts of England.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
May 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
With polls open for local and mayoral elections in areas across England, check out our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk briefings to see where they are taking place and what roles are up for election.
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Metro mayors are directly elected regional leaders who chair combined authorities.
Four mayoral elections are being held on Thursday 1 May 2025. But what do they do?
🔗Read our explainer: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/me...
Four mayoral elections are being held on Thursday 1 May 2025. But what do they do?
🔗Read our explainer: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/me...
Metro mayors | Institute for Government
Four mayoral elections are being held on Thursday 1 May 2025. But what do they do?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
April 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Metro mayors are directly elected regional leaders who chair combined authorities.
Four mayoral elections are being held on Thursday 1 May 2025. But what do they do?
🔗Read our explainer: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/me...
Four mayoral elections are being held on Thursday 1 May 2025. But what do they do?
🔗Read our explainer: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/me...
This Thursday, voters will elect four new regional mayors and 1750 English councillors.
For full details of this year’s local and mayoral elections, head to our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/local-and-mayoral-elections-2025
For full details of this year’s local and mayoral elections, head to our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/local-and-mayoral-elections-2025
Local and mayoral elections 2025 | Institute for Government
This Thursday, 1 May 2025, local and mayoral elections will take place in many parts of England.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
April 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This Thursday, voters will elect four new regional mayors and 1750 English councillors.
For full details of this year’s local and mayoral elections, head to our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/local-and-mayoral-elections-2025
For full details of this year’s local and mayoral elections, head to our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/local-and-mayoral-elections-2025
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Last chance to apply! 🚨 Applications for our 2025-26 research internships will close on Tuesday 29 April at 11:00 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
Interested in working at the IfG? Applications for 2025-26 research internships are now open.
Closing date: Tuesday 29 April at 11:00
Find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
Closing date: Tuesday 29 April at 11:00
Find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
April 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Last chance to apply! 🚨 Applications for our 2025-26 research internships will close on Tuesday 29 April at 11:00 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
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Local and mayoral elections will take place in many parts of England next week.
But which areas have had elections postponed? What is the current state of the parties at local govt level? And why do these elections matter?
Read our explainer www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
But which areas have had elections postponed? What is the current state of the parties at local govt level? And why do these elections matter?
Read our explainer www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
April 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Local and mayoral elections will take place in many parts of England next week.
But which areas have had elections postponed? What is the current state of the parties at local govt level? And why do these elections matter?
Read our explainer www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
But which areas have had elections postponed? What is the current state of the parties at local govt level? And why do these elections matter?
Read our explainer www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
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On Thursday 1 May, local and mayoral elections will take place in many parts of England.
But who controls the councils up for election? What is the current state of the parties at local government level? And why do these elections matter? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
But who controls the councils up for election? What is the current state of the parties at local government level? And why do these elections matter? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
April 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
On Thursday 1 May, local and mayoral elections will take place in many parts of England.
But who controls the councils up for election? What is the current state of the parties at local government level? And why do these elections matter? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
But who controls the councils up for election? What is the current state of the parties at local government level? And why do these elections matter? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
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📅Our research internship applications close on 29 April.
If you are interested in applying and have questions about the internships, our current interns can answer them.
Check out our live Q&A session❓👇
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If you are interested in applying and have questions about the internships, our current interns can answer them.
Check out our live Q&A session❓👇
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April 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
📅Our research internship applications close on 29 April.
If you are interested in applying and have questions about the internships, our current interns can answer them.
Check out our live Q&A session❓👇
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If you are interested in applying and have questions about the internships, our current interns can answer them.
Check out our live Q&A session❓👇
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In a new comment for @instituteforgov.bsky.social I take a look at councils' interim plans for local government reorganisation.
They reveal deep disagreements in many places and a need for strong local leadership.
Read more here 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/coun...
They reveal deep disagreements in many places and a need for strong local leadership.
Read more here 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/coun...
Councils’ divisions over local government reorganisation show need for local leadership | Institute for Government
Local government reorganisation has revealed deep disagreements in many places across England.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
April 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
In a new comment for @instituteforgov.bsky.social I take a look at councils' interim plans for local government reorganisation.
They reveal deep disagreements in many places and a need for strong local leadership.
Read more here 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/coun...
They reveal deep disagreements in many places and a need for strong local leadership.
Read more here 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/coun...
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📸Snapshots | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
We were pleased to welcome @andyburnham.bsky.social earlier today to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth.
Watch💻
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
We were pleased to welcome @andyburnham.bsky.social earlier today to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth.
Watch💻
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
April 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
📸Snapshots | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
We were pleased to welcome @andyburnham.bsky.social earlier today to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth.
Watch💻
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
We were pleased to welcome @andyburnham.bsky.social earlier today to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth.
Watch💻
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
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TODAY | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
Join this event at 13.30 to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social talk about the GMCA's plans to use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth
Register👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
Join this event at 13.30 to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social talk about the GMCA's plans to use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth
Register👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
April 2, 2025 at 8:43 AM
TODAY | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
Join this event at 13.30 to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social talk about the GMCA's plans to use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth
Register👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
Join this event at 13.30 to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social talk about the GMCA's plans to use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth
Register👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
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EVENT | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
📅Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45
We are pleased to welcome @andyburnham.bsky.social to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding powers to drive economic growth👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
📅Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45
We are pleased to welcome @andyburnham.bsky.social to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding powers to drive economic growth👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
March 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
EVENT | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
📅Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45
We are pleased to welcome @andyburnham.bsky.social to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding powers to drive economic growth👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
📅Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45
We are pleased to welcome @andyburnham.bsky.social to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding powers to drive economic growth👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...
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There's one week left to apply for a Researcher to join our devolution team!
You will have the opportunity to engage with senior policymakers and experts from all parts of the UK.
📅 Applications close on Monday 31 March, 14:00.
Find out more
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
You will have the opportunity to engage with senior policymakers and experts from all parts of the UK.
📅 Applications close on Monday 31 March, 14:00.
Find out more
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
March 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
There's one week left to apply for a Researcher to join our devolution team!
You will have the opportunity to engage with senior policymakers and experts from all parts of the UK.
📅 Applications close on Monday 31 March, 14:00.
Find out more
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
You will have the opportunity to engage with senior policymakers and experts from all parts of the UK.
📅 Applications close on Monday 31 March, 14:00.
Find out more
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
⏰Tomorrow the councils on this map will submit their interim plans for reorganising local authorities to the govt.
A quick @instituteforgov.bsky.social thread on what ‘local government reorganisation’ (LGR) means and what these plans involve. 🧵
A quick @instituteforgov.bsky.social thread on what ‘local government reorganisation’ (LGR) means and what these plans involve. 🧵
March 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
⏰Tomorrow the councils on this map will submit their interim plans for reorganising local authorities to the govt.
A quick @instituteforgov.bsky.social thread on what ‘local government reorganisation’ (LGR) means and what these plans involve. 🧵
A quick @instituteforgov.bsky.social thread on what ‘local government reorganisation’ (LGR) means and what these plans involve. 🧵