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Simon Parker @simonparker.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Time to get beyond the visions and hype. What does the next generation of #localgov really look like? I've written for @heather-themj.bsky.social on the approach we're taking in Bath and North East Somerset. www.themj.co.uk/systems-shap...

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Systems to shape next-Gen councils

How do you build a machine that can win one of the oldest and most complex games in the world? When Demis Hassabis – the founder of DeepMind – decided he wanted...

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Why thank you for the promo @ardernkate.bsky.social - it is indeed one of my favourites from the archive.

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

But he suggests change transformation is local, not national.

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

The biggest risk we face right now is the breakdown of the social contract. We need a gov to invest in energy equality and water

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

It turns out, even our trees are creating inequality. More male trees are planted as they are easier to maintain- but they create more pollen and breathing difficulties in our cities. An example of design for organisations over people.

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Indy Johar tells #strongerthings we face massive increases in energy inequality

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

The fabulous @jesstud.bsky.social opening @wearenewlocal.bsky.social #strongerthings event I’m always thrilled The MJ gets to be media partner x

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Is it just me, or has all the fun gone out of spotting April Fool news stories, now that the everyday new is so whacky?

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Huge number of takeaways… all available at www.them.co.uk/tag/future-forum

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

We’ve had a fantastic 24 hours at #MJFutureForum - @pjtheeconomist.bsky.social is last up but always a highlight Thanks to all our speakers, sponsors and delegates… and The MJ team.

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Great piece from @samfr.bsky.social - I suspect there is a similar one to be had in the visceral nature of opposition politics that we now see as well

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

It could have been worse. It could have been the cast of Bake Off

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I don’t think it’s a swerve of the audit crisis. There’s a reference to scrapping Oflog (which they have already done) and bringing in the redmond recommendations. There is detail to come. Totally agree on tax devo, though.

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Yes, the Essex devo plan includes Thurrock and Southend - and there is an awareness of the need to resolve the debt issues of Thurrock.

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Absolutely superb presentation on the crisis in SEND by Theresa Leavy, interim DCS at Cheshire East Fantastic balance of highlighting extraordinarily difficult issues with compassion and keeping hope. 🙏 👏 #TheMJFutureForumNorth

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · 05/12/2024

👏 A huge Thank You to local government workers on @unison.org.uk #ChampionsDay! 👏 Over a million workers, delivering 800 services in every community. 👏 They are the best of public service and rooted in the communities they serve. Nominate ⏩ unsn.uk/champions

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heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Hello Bluesky! I’ve been on here for a bit without posting, but The MJ Future Forum North seems a fitting occasion. Following on from some great speakers on combined authorities and economic growth, we now have Clive Heaphy on Middlesbrough’s housing challenges

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