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I love this country. It is the greatest country in the world.
We are tolerant, decent and respectful – and unity is our strength.
But for too long, proud communities have been failed by politics and left powerless to do anything about it.
Our Pride in Place programme changes that. We are giving people the power to build up their communities. We’ve already invested thousands into communities across Britain. Now, we are giving thousands more the opportunity to transform their local area.
Putting local people in control and building a Britain that works for all.
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Energising day with @jesstud & @Lauritapayne from @wearenewlocal. Sharing our exciting New Era for our borough & the amazing things we can achieve by working in a genuine partnership with our residents, communities, partners, businesses and staff. Thanks so much for visiting 🤍
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Think @jesstud's words on this being an opportunity with a longer-term view are key - reform can increase productivity, but productivity =/= cheap when it comes to effective services. Better outcomes yes, preventing future demand, yes - but needs the right type of £ to bring off.
Beyond the headlines of Chancellor @RachelReevesMP speech to Commons on the financial black hole inherited from previous Govt, some interesting indications on possible future public service reform direction, much needed for sustainability… 🧵
hansard.parliament.uk/common…
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This 👇🏻 media portrayals are so one dimensional and can take decades to recover from stereotypes! – at Ashton-under-Lyne, England
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The #KingsSpeech sets out Labours ambition to deliver the change the country voted for.
I’m delighted that deeper and wider devolution in England and community power are central to it.
Our mayors, councillors and communities have a government ready to work in partnership.
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If you're a councillor/council officer, join us on 23 July for our national Mentally Healthier Councils Network event! We'll hear from @Jasmine_Ali @NDodzro @DrJacquiDyerMBE about improving mental health in local communities.
Join us in person or online👉centreformentalhealth.org.uk…
ALT Five 'people' graphics, with a teal speech bubble reading 'Mentally Healthier Councils Network'
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Georgia Gould — one of the newly-elected Labour MPs to be given ministerial roles — speaks to @zoenora6
She says having councils bid against each other for pots of money has created “massive waste”, and that a whole new local funding strategy is needed
politicshome.com/news/articl…
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Superb from @CatrionaMaclay for @wearenewlocal on what's important to deliver change in public services locally: newlocal.org.uk/articles/nin… Though £ important it isn't the only thing: trust, relationships, open ways of thinking, facilitating discussion also vital. Love it.
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All of this, but especially "People live in communities and not departmental budget-lines."
Good advice in here for health & care leaders too, and for strategists... @so_says_sally @Paul_Corrigan
#localgov has been navigating how to manage constrained finances while still creating positive outcomes for people, for over a decade.
Here are 9 lessons from councils for the new Labour Government, in a brilliant blog by @CatrionaMaclay @wearenewlocal newlocal.org.uk/articles/nin…
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That’s so kind, thank you Jess, it’s such a huge opportunity & privilege to be in this amazing team 🙏
Am excited about the brilliant appointments for #localgov announced today, across national govt. @SharonStevenage & @AlexJJNorris joining already stellar @mhclg team & @Georgia_Gould at the @cabinetofficeuk.
Deep understanding of #localgov & communities at heart of Whitehall.
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Thanks to @jesstud @calldritt and @LSEnews Tony Travers for joining me to discuss what the general election result will mean for #locagov.
Great insights into what might happen next on devolution, council finances and planning reform as well as the new @mhclg ministers.
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"Terms like 'prevention and 'demand management' would lose meaning, since local systems where the wider social and environmental determinants of outcomes exist would be active and responsive."
@jesstud on a future defined by community power 🌟
In @lgcplus @jrf_uk supplement on municipal imagination, full of fresh thinking that goes beyond tinkering with the current system.
digital.emap.com/39002/11250…
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Top of the Labour Govt’s in-tray is the deep structural challenge of #localgov finance & wider public service crises, while demand is rising due to inequality, demography & (frankly) abject policy failure for years.
How to make an impact with no immediate new ££?
A short 🧵…
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prisons minister @JamesTCobbler offers wisdom that could help all new ministers seeking to reform and improve our public services @jesstud @jillongovt @swoolnough @wesstreeting theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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There has been a complete absence of national vision for #localgov and communities for years now. Massive opportunity for the new Govt to be proactive and set out a path for renewal.
So, here’s one we made earlier: A Labour Vision for Community Power…
newlocal.org.uk/publications…
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This resonates - we need to look at places because places are made of people, and people needing services or support isn’t a single fix. E.g. someone becoming older and frailer with a worsening physical health condition, latterly becomes mentally unwell through isolation
Top of the Labour Govt’s in-tray is the deep structural challenge of #localgov finance & wider public service crises, while demand is rising due to inequality, demography & (frankly) abject policy failure for years.
How to make an impact with no immediate new ££?
A short 🧵…
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me every time: will just watch the exit poll then sensibly get some sleep during the bit where nothing happens
also me every time: glued to TV mainlining haribo for the entire duration of the bit where nothing happens
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1⃣ Funding that reflects reality of demand
2⃣ Place-based public service reform
3⃣ Renewed national-local relationship built on clarity & respect
As people across the country head to the polls, @jesstud on 3 #localgov priorities for the next Parliament.
newlocal.org.uk/articles/thr…
