What is "fair"? From equity to efficiency, 17 councillors revealed 2,000+ conceptions of fairness across eight “Realms.” Christopher Stevens explores the moral logic behind local decision-making inlogov.com/2025/09/26/p...

Even experienced researchers, accountants and councillors struggle to get their head around council finances. What chance do the public have? inlogov.com/2025/09/17/o...

Since May, Reform has lost 11 councillors and 2 MPs. Chris Game explores what's been happening. inlogov.com/2025/08/01/d...

Insightful analysis from @catherineneedham.bsky.social‬ and colleagues on England's two tier care system www.bmj.com/content/390/...

Excellent piece by Ross Millar of HSMC on the new NHS 10-year Plan. Asks challenging questions including how the plan will realise the ‘cross-societal energy on prevention? www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/ve...

The Party's Over What happens when political parties fail and die? New research from the Netherlands reveals some key issues. inlogov.com/2025/07/03/u...

Looking forward to day 3 of #LGAConf25 - pop along to stand A24 to chat about our latest research, last chance entry to the levy-funded Senior Leader programme, and our policy proposals on citizen engagement. And pick up a 21C councillor coaster!

We're set up at #LGAConf25 - please pop over to stand A24 to say hello! This year we're focussing on citizen engagement, updated 21st Century Councillor and Public Servant research, and the last chance to levy-fund our Senior Leader apprenticeship.

The amazing Wales Centre for Public Policy is seeking to recruit an 18 month fellowship who will lead a project supporting What Works Centres (WWCs) to develop and capture their impact on policy and practice. www.ukri.org/wp-content/u...

@swannphil.bsky.social‬ examines what happened to Missions in the spending review? inlogov.com/2025/06/26/t...

Chris Game reflects on the local elections, the arrival of DOGE teams in English councils, and voting systems inlogov.com/2025/06/10/w...

So excited to announce our new BSc programme on Artificial Intelligence and Public Policy starting in September. Helping to create the next generation of policy professionals integrating technical AI skills with comprehensive public policy expertise. www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/underg...

Do we need yet another body to help local government harness the potential of AI? Dr Caroline Webb, Dr Stephen Jeffares, and Dr Tarsem Singh Cooner discuss the recent Tony Blair Institute report. inlogov.com/2025/05/27/d...

“Magic Notes” promises to save social workers a day a week. But who’s checking the spellbook ? 🧙‍♂️✨ AI in local government needs more than hype — it needs scrutiny. 🧵 Our take on the case for (and against) a Devolved AI Service: inlogov.com/2025/05/27/d...

We are recruiting a Research Fellow for my work on local government research culture with the NIHR-funded Sandwell Health Determinants Research Collaborative. This is a 6 month post. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMY964/r...

How do neighbourhood environments affect perceptions? Public lecture on 17th June at UoB inlogov.com/2025/05/12/h...

Fascinating and illuminating research on the upcoming Parish and Town Council elections from @democracyclub.org.uk supported by the National Association of Local Councils. democracyclub.org.uk/blog/2025/04...

As ministers cull hundreds to arm’s-length "QUANGO" organisations that between them spend about £353bn of public money, Chris Game muses on The Etymology of Quangos. inlogov.com/2025/04/14/t...

INLOGOV alumni - if you didn't receive your Spring e-mag last month, you can now find it online! www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/gove...

In our latest blog, Jon Bright asks: in tackling social problems, why don't we do "what works"? inlogov.com/2025/04/07/t...

The abolition of NHS England is an opportunity to build an NHS that is fit for the future. Councillor Dr Ketan Sheth Chair, Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Brent Council assesses the process and substance of the recent changes. inlogov.com/2025/03/31/t...

Looking forward to this public event on the future of Birmingham on 9th April in the city centre: www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-next...

A recent study by the London Assembly Research Unit reveals that transport issues dominate residents' petitions to London boroughs, highlighting local concerns over road safety, parking, and street maintenance. inlogov.com/2025/03/24/t...

Cllr Sheth outlines recent lessons on Transforming Maternity Services (in Brent) inlogov.com/2025/03/17/t...

Report on the changing roles undertaken by councillors and the associated support and development needs. by @catherineneedham.bsky.social @catherinemangan.bsky.social @drdavemckenna.bsky.social, Ella Dunne and Rosanna Marr with NW Employers. 21stcenturypublicservant.wordpress.com/the-21st-cen...

We're looking forward to our next Senior Leader apprenticeship webinar. If you or colleagues are interested in joining the programme this year, please register for the webinar here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/c...

Brilliant analysis of how councils can help people to age well with some inspiring international examples from @catherineneedham.bsky.social and Emily Burn. lgiu.org/briefing/age...

Fascinating, detailed and encouraging analysis of the local government pension scheme from the FT today. www.ft.com/content/87c3...

Reasons to be hopeful - how regional health inequalities were narrowed. Analysis by Jon Bright and Nicholas Hicks of lessons from the early 2000s. inlogov.com/2025/02/07/r...

The UK Labour govt pledges to restore visible neighbourhood policing with named officers. As austerity cuts budgets, digital policing rises. How will this impact local relations? Dr. Elke Loeffler @inlogov.bsky.social reports from #PolicingDigitalSociety2025 inlogov.com/2025/01/28/h...

We should learn lessons from how the sector was sidelined during the creation of the National Health Service Excellent piece from @swannphil.bsky.social in the LGC www.lgcplus.com/services/hea...

Is my council going to be abolished? Another excellent paper from @marksandford.bsky.social @commonslibrary.bsky.social on government plans for local government reorganisation. commonslibrary.parliament.uk/is-my-counci...

Phil Swann @inlogov.bsky.social provides his initial reflections on the devolution white paper inlogov.com/2024/12/19/d...

We found that approximately one in twenty electors did not own any recognised voter identification – almost 2 million voters – and that this lack of ID was concentrated among poorer and less educated voters. We also found an interesting age discontinuity, driven partly driving licence requirements:

In our latest blog, Cllr Ali Brown OBE examines the new LGA ‘Make a Difference, Work for Your Local Council’ campaign - a big step forward in local authority staff recruitment. @LGAcomms inlogov.com/2024/12/10/h...