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Former Research Assistant (Devolution) @instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 11/12/2025
Report | Learning from the DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities This policy briefing presents three short case studies of how devolved powers have been used to address health inequalities. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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Learning from the DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities | Institute for Government
Three case studies of how devolved powers have been used to address health inequalities.
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Paddy McAlary @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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 👇
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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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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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/...
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How strategic authorities can develop effective local economic plans | Institute for Government
Local economic strategies can be powerful drivers of prosperity and growth.
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akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
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
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
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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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 23/05/2025
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...
A job advert from the IfG for a Senior Partnerships Officer.

Salary: £35,000-£39,000

Deadline: Sunday 8 June, 23:00
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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
⏰Join us in 30 mins for what will be an excellent discussion on effective mayoral leadership:
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akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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...
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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.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/05/2025
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. 🎫Sign up: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/effect...
IfG event banner for an event titled 'Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors?'. Event is on Wednesday 21 May 2025, 09:30 — 10:30 (BST). 

Speakers:
- Professor Jorrit de Jong, Director of Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University
- Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government
- Akash Paun, Programme Director for Devolution.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 08/05/2025
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...
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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.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 02/05/2025
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...
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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.
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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
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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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 01/05/2025
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...
Banner for IfG webinar titled ' What do the 2025 mayoral and local election results mean for Keir Starmer’s government? '. Webinar is on Wednesday 7 May, 12.00-13.00.

Speakers include: 
Matthew Fright, Senior Researcher 
Stuart Hoddinott, Senior Researcher 
Sarah Routley, Research Assistant   

The webinar will be chaired by Akash Paun, Devolution Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
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Matthew Fright @matthewfright.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
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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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 30/04/2025
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...
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Metro mayors | Institute for Government
Four mayoral elections are being held on Thursday 1 May 2025. But what do they do?
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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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
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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.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 25/04/2025
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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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 22/04/2025
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...
A map to show the political leadership of local authorities in England up for election in 2025
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 14/04/2025
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...
A map of local authorities in England up for election in May 2025
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 08/04/2025
📅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❓👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
A job advert for research internships 2025-26 at the IfG.

Six one-year, full-time internships starting in September 2025.

Salary: £30,000

Deadline: Tuesday 2 April, 11:00
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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
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...
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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.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 02/04/2025
📸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...
Akash Paun and Andy BurnhamAndy BurnhamAndy BurnhamAkash Paun and Andy Burnham
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 02/04/2025
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...
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Event titled 'A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester' on Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45.
Speakers:
Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 24/03/2025
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...
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Event titled 'A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester' on Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45.
Speakers:
Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 24/03/2025
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...
A job advert to join the IfG's devolution team as a researcher.

This is a permanent position, starting as soon as notice periods allow.

Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 depending on skills and experience.

Deadline: Monday 31 March, 14:00
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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
⏰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. 🧵
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 18/03/2025
EVENT: Keynote speech by Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury 📆 Thursday 20 March, 12:30 Join us to hear @darrenpjones.bsky.social discuss how the Treasury is helping to deliver transformation of the state with @gemmatetlow.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/darren...
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A keynote speech by Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury

Thursday 20 March 2025, 12:30 — 13:15 (GMT)

Darren Jones will be speaking to Dr Gemma Tetlow, IfG Chief Economist.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 14/03/2025
How can the government support mayoral combined authorities to deliver economic growth? This week were joined by an expert panel featuring @jimmcmahon.co.uk @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social to discuss government support for MCAs 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/mayora...
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
📣New report from me & @brionya.bsky.social MCAs’ decision-making is often limited by unanimous voting rules Effective decision making for key strategic plans requires a shift to simple majority voting alongside greater capacity and accountability www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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How the government can support better decision making in mayoral combined authorities | Institute for Government
Making England’s ‘devolution revolution’ a reality.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 13/03/2025
TODAY: What is Keir Starmer’s new plan for government reform? Join us at 13:00 for our expert analysis of the PM’s plans to overhaul the state. @drmatthewgill.bsky.social @hannahkeenan.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keir-s...
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What is Keir Starmer’s new plan for government reform?
Thursday 13 March, 13:00-14:00

Dr Matthew Gill, Programme Director at the Institute for Government
Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government
Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government

The event will be chaired by Dr Catherine Haddon, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/03/2025
As Nicola Sturgeon announces plans to stand down as an MSP at the Holyrood election next year, check out her #MinistersReflect interview in which she discusses her experience as first minister of Scotland and shares her proudest achievements www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ministers-re...
A quote from Nicola Sturgeon, former first minister of Scotland.

"There is so much I am very proud of. Obviously there are lots of things I wish I'd done better or differently and things that I didn't even try to do that I wish I had [...] I think there will be kids today that grow up into adulthood with better opportunity and better success in life because of [the Scottish Child Payment] policy now making a real difference."
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/03/2025
Work with us! We are looking 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...
A job advert to join the IfG's devolution team as a researcher.

This is a permanent position, starting as soon as notice periods allow.

Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 depending on skills and experience.

Deadline: Monday 31 March, 14:00
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Join us today for this panel on the government's 'devolution revolution' and reforms to support MCAs to deliver on economic growth!
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Matthew Fright @matthewfright.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Tomorrow 15:00-16:00 an expert @instituteforgov.bsky.social panel will explore the role that mayors can play to achieve faster economic growth - featuring my colleagues Akash Paun and Rebecca McKee alongside minister for local govt. and devo. Jim McMahon, and the chief executives for WMCA and EMCCA.
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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
The new Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) held its first meeting yesterday. To find out more about GLCCA, its powers and the mayoral candidates, visit my @instituteforgov.bsky.social explainer 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mayor-greater-lincolnshire
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Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire | Institute for Government
The first mayor of Greater Lincolnshire will be elected on 1 May 2025.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 05/03/2025
Listen back to our event where @matthewfright.bsky.social was joined by @local.gov.uk @eastsussexcc.bsky.social sky.social, Nottinghamshire County Council, @phillipwoolley.bsky.social @grantthorntonuk.bsky.social to discuss local gov reorganisation👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/local-...
Adrian Smith, Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire County Council (left) and Dr Matthew Fright, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government (right)Eve Roodhouse, Director of Strategy and Policy at the Local Government Association (left) and Phillip Woolley, Partner, Head of Public Sector Consulting at Grant Thornton UK LLP (right). Adrian Smith, Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire County Council (left),  Dr Matthew Fright, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government (middle) and Eve Roodhouse, Director of Strategy and Policy at the Local Government Association (right). Full panel, from left to right: Becky Shaw, Chief Executive of East Sussex County Council (on screen); Adrian Smith, Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire County Council;  Dr Matthew Fright, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government; Eve Roodhouse, Director of Strategy and Policy at the Local Government Association; Phillip Woolley, Partner, Head of Public Sector Consulting at Grant Thornton UK LLP.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 06/03/2025
"I'm not a Star Wars expert but it feels like the Death Star is hanging over us." Becky Shaw @eastsussexcc.bsky.social shares her thoughts on how local areas and central government can make a success of local govt reorganisation. 📺 Watch the event www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/local-...
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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority held its first board meeting this morning. What powers will the new combined authority hold? What is the history of devolution to the area? Find out in my @instituteforgov.bsky.social explainer 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/ma...
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Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire | Institute for Government
The first mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire will be elected on 1 May 2025.
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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
A new @instituteforgov.bsky.social report by @matthewfright.bsky.social and I, in partnership with Grant Thornton, sets out how local leaders and central govt can successfully reorganise local government alongside implementing devolution. 🧵 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/press-releas...
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How to deliver England's once-in-a-generation local government reorganisation | Institute for Government
How can areas successfully reorganise local government and implement devolution at the same time?
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Matthew Fright @matthewfright.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
With the government pursuing an ambitious new round of local government reorganisation, join me and this great panel on Monday 3 March to hear more about the benefits and risks of this process, past lessons and the links to broader devolution plans. Signup details below.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 25/02/2025
EVENT: How can the government support mayoral combined authorities to deliver economic growth? 🗓️ Tuesday 11 March, 15:00-16:00 Register now to hear our expert panel featuring local government minister @jimmcmahon.co.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/mayora...
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How can the government support mayoral combined authorities to deliver economic growth?

Tuesday 11 March, 15:00-16:00

Amy Harhoff, Chief Executive of the East Midlands Combined County Authority
Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government
Jim McMahon MP, Minister for Local Government and English Devolution
Laura Shoaf, Chief Executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority

This event will be chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.  

Introductory remarks will also be delivered by Robert Breedon, Partner and Co-leader of Government Sector at Gowling WLG.
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Matthew Fright @matthewfright.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
The government has launched an ambitious new round of local government reorganisation. Sign up to this @instituteforgov.bsky.social event - Monday 3 March - to hear more about the benefits and risks of this process, past lessons and the links to broader devolution plans. Full details below:
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How to make a success of local government reorganisation | Institute for Government
With Labour aiming to restructure local government, this event will explore how to create simplified and resilient local government structures.
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Paddy McAlary @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
New Ministers Reflect interviews from @instituteforgov.bsky.social out now! Clare Short, John Denham and Matt Hancock discuss setting up new departments, dealing with the centre of government and facing era defining crises like the the pandemic www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ministers-re... 🧵
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Ministers Reflect | Institute for Government
Interviews with former ministers on the realities of the role and how to be effective in government.
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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
The govt has formally invited local government reorganisation proposals from councils in 21 two-tier areas and 19 unitaries. But how can these areas make a success of it? Our next @instituteforgov.bsky.social devolution event will try to answer this question and many more. Register now 👇
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Millie Mitchell @milliemitchell.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
New blog on how the mayor of Liverpool City Region is addressing local skills shortages. As part of a wider research project into devolution & skills for @instituteforgov.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/live...
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How the mayor of Liverpool City Region is addressing local skills shortages | Institute for Government
Further skills devolution should be high on mayors' wish lists.
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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
An excellent new comment from @akashpaun.bsky.social and @matthewfright.bsky.social
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Teodor Grama @teodorgrama.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
💼Are you or have you ever been on the civil service fast stream? Are you applying this year? The @instituteforgov.bsky.social wants to know your views on the scheme - and how it can be improved. Fill out our survey (and get the chance to win a £30 Amazon voucher): tinyurl.com/5fvh7wz8!
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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Today, the SoS for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced local elections would be postponed from May 2025 to May 2026 for nine councils. We have an @instituteforgov.bsky.social 🧵and a new explainer to answer a few questions: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
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Local and mayoral elections 2025 | Institute for Government
On Thursday 1 May 2025, local elections will take place in many parts of England.
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Matthew Fright @matthewfright.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Today the govt is expected to publish the list of areas that will have their May 2025 elections postponed. This great @instituteforgov.bsky.social thread from Sarah outlines the govt's rational and the next steps for these areas. How does this link to the govt's devo plans? 🧵
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