Radical devolution was a key talking point at Labour party conference, but Keir Starmer's speech didn't deliver on the detail, writes Katy Oglethorpe.

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We would very much like you to join us at Stronger Things 2023 as our guest. Please click on the button below to register your place and follow the links on the right to find out more about our...

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29 June, 12.30-1.15pm, online All elected councillors from member councils across the country are invited to attend New Local’s virtual welcome and introduction to community power. Community power is the belief that people should have a say over the...

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We look forward to welcoming you on 4 June for Stronger Things 2024. Below information to help you get the most out of your day. Getting to Guildhall Via Guildhall YardLondon EC2V 5AEopen in google maps | open in...

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New Local is looking for senior officers from across our Network, who are at the cutting edge of Community Power and are working to make it a reality in their area. The Community Power Practice Network uses an Action Learning Set...

15th December, 2022


A new breed of libertarianism argues that more scientific and data expertise are the only solutions to our democracy’s woes. Adam Lent counters that Westminster’s troubles originate in a crisis of legitimacy not a lack of smart people. And...

25th November, 2021


Rishi Sunak's budget announcement raised familiar debates about how to best secure growth. But what if we were measuring the wrong kind of growth? Luca Tiratelli puts forward the case for New Zealand-style Wellbeing Budgets - as a better...

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Stronger Things includes inspiring and practical breakout sessions hosted by New Local’s partners, every day at 11.05am. Tweet A focus on the positive – The Behavioural Insights Team A new relationship with communities and partners – Social Finance Accelerators and barriers to digital transformation...

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Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 (or higher for an exceptional candidate) We are on a mission to revolutionise the public sector by giving local communities real power over how their public services are delivered. We are seeking a Head of...

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Kindly Supported by: Health and social care integration is something of a hot-button issue recently, as the development of Sustainability and Transformation Plans has reflected the lack of progress in some areas. Reflecting its increasing prominence, NLGN convened two...

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