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@jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social
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PwC Partner - Leading PwC UK Local Public Services Consulting. #localgov booster in all I do. www.linkedin.com/in/james-bowman-50…

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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Saw Trainspotting the Musical last night. Choose life. Do not choose going to see this. The cast gave it their best shot but were fighting a losing battle.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Have been asked many times recently how the Jewish community is feeling after the spate of recent attacks. This story by Richard Ferrer in @jewishnews.bsky.social perfectly encapsulates the underlying trepidation that has sadly, invaded the every day. www.jewishnews.co.uk/i-deleted-a-...
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I deleted a young woman’s Jewish identity from the internet - Jewish News
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Jewish News @jewishnews.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Politely terrifying emails arriving at Jewish News reveal a dark and sinister truth about modern Britain
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I deleted a young woman’s Jewish identity from the internet
Politely terrifying emails arriving at Jewish News reveal a dark and sinister truth about modern Britain
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
A Tower of London rainbow - #London looking beautiful earlier today
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
A beautiful sunset and evening in #Liverpool. Very much looking forward to seeing lots of #localgov friends here over the next few days at the #lgaconference
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Just about the busiest #lgcawards I can remember. Good luck to all nominated. A fab night ahead.
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New Local @wearenewlocal.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
“The money is being spent in the local economy, it’s helping to safeguard and create jobs, it’s reducing antisocial behaviour and, ultimately, it’s providing homes for people locally.” Steve Grimshaw explains how Kent County Council brought 8,607 empty properties back into use 🔗
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How We Did It: Unlocking empty properties to tackle the housing crisis - New Local
Steve Grimshaw explains how Kent County Council brought more than 8,000 empty properties back into use over 20 years.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Beautiful day and rainbow in #Belfast today.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Great view from our #Belfast office this morning
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Our fantastic PwC Local Public Services Consulting team continues to grow. If you are a problem solver with a passion for Local Public Services and a track record of delivering then please do check out the link below. The roles are UK wide. pwc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/CRM_Experien...
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Consulting - Local Public Services - Senior Manager
Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Aerospace and Defence Specialism Advisory - Other Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary About the role: PwC has the UKs largest Local P...
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
This is so so hard to read. Currently on holiday with my children and trying find ways to explain staying safe, and why people do such things to us just for who we are. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Stumbled on a rare case of QTWTAIY - “Will MySpace ever lose its monopoly” @rentouljohn.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Victor Keegan: Will MySpace ever lose its monopoly?
Rupert Murdoch's influence could eventually extend in ways that would make his grip on satellite television seem parochial, says Victor Keegan.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Continuing the irregular series of “Pictures passing through stations with unusual names”. #localgov
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
The English Devolution White Paper has seen a flurry of activity across the country. Less commented on is how the paper resets the Government’s narrative and view on London and invites the question of where next for London? #localgov #london www.linkedin.com/pulse/now-ti...
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Is now the time to get excited about the future of London governance?
The English Devolution White Paper has seen a flurry of activity across the country. Less commented on is how the paper resets the Government’s narrative and view on London and invites the question of...
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Passing through the station with the best name in the UK. Any better ones?
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Properly enjoyed reading the Government's policy paper "A blueprint for modern digital government" this week. Was obviously a bit biased given I saw our work with LB Hillingdon was showcased as a good practice example of "Harnessing the power of AI for the public good". www.gov.uk/government/p...
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A blueprint for modern digital government (HTML)
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
As councils across the country respond to the English Devolution White Paper, we have been reflecting on the importance of getting the geography right when developing proposals for local government reorganisation. #localgov www.themj.co.uk/mapping-loca...
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Mapping local government reorganisation
It is only a month since publication of the white paper on English Devolution, we know that three-quarters of the councils due to hold elections in May have requested...
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Although I’m glad Social Care is rising up the agenda - reality is we know most of what the Independent Commission will say. I would prefer the time is used to begin to actually make the changes. I worry the looming next election when Commission reports in 2028 will mean we lose (yet another) cycle.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
I post an update on this every year. The centralisation of the UK public sector continues - with the move from #localgov to #centralgov employment. This is a systemic change that has come without a public debate. h/t @thomasforth
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
I post an update on this every year. The centralisation of the UK public sector continues - with the move from #localgov to #centralgov employment. This is a systemic change that has come without a public debate. h/t @thomasforth
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
We were proud to see our work quoted in today’s Devolution White Paper. It’s an opportunity for the #localgov reorganisations to be used to deliver ambitious transformations, not simply keeping the as-is and merging into different sized units. Many lessons learnt from the previous rounds too.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
We were proud to see our work quoted in today’s Devolution White Paper. It’s an opportunity for the #localgov reorganisations to be used to deliver ambitious transformations, not simply keeping the as-is and merging into different sized units. Many lessons learnt from the previous rounds too.
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New Local @wearenewlocal.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
"Rather than a zero-sum wrangle between tiers, we need to ensure empowered, confident governing institutions emerge and evolve to face out to communities" @jesstud.bsky.social on the strategy that's needed for public service reform 🔗 www.lgcplus.com/politics/dev...
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Jessica Studdert: The roots of a more radical shift are being established
The government needs an overarching strategy for public service reform that dispenses with tradition...
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
It’s been coming but that’s quite the moment. 💚💚💚
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
A good thread on yesterday’s speech. A lot of the coverage has focused on the “startup” comment. Look beyond that and there are areas that #localgov + localists have been asking for for a long time. “the centre will not dictate how to do things - we set a problem and equip them to get on with it”
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
100% agree with this. I moved my old CD player from shed back into the house last year. It’s sounds so much better than listening to the streams. Also has got me back into the love of listening to a whole album again.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
A great Saturday evening in the #Arsenal away end. 7 goals in the half. Wasn’t even a queue on the way back to the station as the #WestHam fans had left early.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Helpful infographic showing the current #localgov sizes. Expect the direction of travel in the White Paper to move towards much larger authorities for new Unitaries than these averages.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Was a privilege this morning to be joined by Mark Atkinson, Director General of Royal British Legion, on our weekly PwC Local Public Services call. Mark is one of the more forward looking and insightful Charity chief execs out there - and talked through the upcoming change challenges in the sector.
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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Thrilled to hear that Helen Godwin has been selected as our Labour candidate to be the next Mayor of the West of England. Hats off to Tom Renhard and Nicola Beech who ran positive campaigns. We’re lucky to have such great people in the Labour movement.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Massive congratulations to Helen. A great advocate for the West and a fab person.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Love this thread - where does #localgov get its salt from.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
It’s very cold out there today and will be freezing this evening. If you see someone homeless tonight please contact the excellent streetlink.org.uk - it makes #Localgov aware locally and links the person with the support they may need.
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StreetLink - Connecting people sleeping rough to local services
Welcome to StreetLink. Make an alert if you've seen someone sleeping rough, or if you're sleeping rough and want to find out about local support services.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Haven’t seen #charity Twitter move over here as much as #localgov yet. Shout out anyone leading interesting change in the sector you think deserves a follow.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
One to make you feel old - this week is Scott and Charlene’s 36th wedding anniversary…
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Well worth a read. The impact of NI increase on social care providers - causing a big challenge for #localgov hasn’t been spoken about enough.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Really lovely evening at the #PwC Building Trust awards. I was on a fab Charity table - with the worthy winners @ageuk.bsky.social - well done to all those shortlisted!
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 09/11/2024
Interesting #localgov discussion with a council yesterday. The “NI and living wage changes in the budget are enough to swing our business case away from outsourcing Homecare”. Anyone else seeing similar?
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
Very different approach from the new government to #localgov experimentation.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 24/10/2024
The annual PwC Local Government dinner at #lgaconf24 is always a highlight of the year. This year we were privileged to have Jim McMahon, Minister of State at MHCLG, as our speaker. The PwC Local Public Services team hosted nearly 100 Council Chief Executives and Leaders for the evening. Fantastic!
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
PwC’s Local Government team will be in Harrogate for the #lgaconference in force next week. We are delighted to be hosting our annual Local Government dinner with very special guest speakers. Let me know if any of my Blue Sky friends are around.
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Dan McCrum @mccrum.bsky.social · 15/10/2024
Free FT game for everyone to play - you can be the chancellor setting the budget
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 15/10/2024
The right decision all round. Agree @stephenkb.bsky.social?
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 06/10/2024
Went to see preview night of “WWTAWWTAAnneFrank” last night with high hopes. They were dashed though. It was like watching an angry (and basic) argument from the other place. Quite a few of the two rows in front of us left at interval. Wish we had joined them. Shame.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 06/10/2024
At the Emirates for the second time in 24 hours. 0-0 at half time again - same as yesterday. Not the best game so far, hopefully gets better and more attacking from here. #arsenal
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 29/09/2024
Agree with this. Euston is not only the bleakest station to leave London from - it also gives those visiting the capital the worst welcome.
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 27/09/2024
Nippy Autumn evening with 0% of UK #electricity coming from coal. Renewables + nuclear making up 70%. Such amazing progress as a country. 💚💚💚
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James Bowman @jamesbowmanpwc.bsky.social · 13/09/2024
Thanks @benunsworth.bsky.social - looking forward to my new read.
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Tristan Ferne @tristanfe.bsky.social · 10/09/2024
Orbit is a new music discovery experiment from the BBC to help you find new music from unsigned UK artists. My team has been designing and building this for the last 6 months. It only takes a few minutes and you'll probably find something good... bbc.co.uk/orbitmusic
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Orbit – Follow the music and find your vibe
Support undiscovered artists and find new tracks for your playlists, handpicked by local BBC Introducing teams. No algorithms, no genres and no personalisation – all you need to do is listen to music ...
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New Local @wearenewlocal.bsky.social · 09/09/2024
🆕 Total Place ‘Pilots Plus’ could help break the public service doom loop With the Autumn Budget in sight, @jydenham.bsky.social ky.social & @jesstud.bsky.social make the case for a new wave of 'Pilots Plus' that could be the first step in wider system reform www.newlocal.org.uk/articles/tot...
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Total Place ‘Pilots Plus’ could help break the public service doom loop - New Local
With the Autumn Budget in sight, Former Secretary of State John Denham and New Local’s Jessica Studdert make the case for Total Place 2.0.
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