INLOGOV
@inlogov.bsky.social
Part of the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Birmingham and a leading centre for the study and teaching of public management.
Blog: http://inlogov.com
Blog: http://inlogov.com
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📢 🆕 blog post from Dr. Nicolai De Wulf and Prof. Dr. Joris Voets 'Crisis management in cities: how politicians and public servants worked together during the Ukrainian refugee reception', published by @inlogov.bsky.social (The Institute of Local Government Studies)
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Crisis management in cities: how politicians and public servants worked together during the Ukrainian refugee reception
Dr. Nicolai De Wulf, Prof. Dr. Joris Voets When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, millions of people fled their homes seeking safety across Europe. In Belgium, cities such as Antwerp, Ghent,…
inlogov.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
📢 🆕 blog post from Dr. Nicolai De Wulf and Prof. Dr. Joris Voets 'Crisis management in cities: how politicians and public servants worked together during the Ukrainian refugee reception', published by @inlogov.bsky.social (The Institute of Local Government Studies)
inlogov.com/2025/11/18/c...
inlogov.com/2025/11/18/c...
Developing authority starts with self-leadership, the inner work of noticing what is being projected into us, what emotions we are carrying on behalf of
the wider system. It asks for a disciplined curiosity about anxiety
inlogov.com/2025/11/21/a...
the wider system. It asks for a disciplined curiosity about anxiety
inlogov.com/2025/11/21/a...
A Very Local Authority
Garath Symonds When I was asked by the Chief Executive to take over a failing project to create acontact centre for vulnerable residents, I said yes without hesitation. It felt like anopportunity t…
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November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Developing authority starts with self-leadership, the inner work of noticing what is being projected into us, what emotions we are carrying on behalf of
the wider system. It asks for a disciplined curiosity about anxiety
inlogov.com/2025/11/21/a...
the wider system. It asks for a disciplined curiosity about anxiety
inlogov.com/2025/11/21/a...
How do politics and administration work together when everything is urgent?
For practitioners, the message is clear: invest in relationships between political and administrative leaders before the next crisis hits.
inlogov.com/2025/11/18/c...
For practitioners, the message is clear: invest in relationships between political and administrative leaders before the next crisis hits.
inlogov.com/2025/11/18/c...
Crisis management in cities: how politicians and public servants worked together during the Ukrainian refugee reception
Dr. Nicolai De Wulf, Prof. Dr. Joris Voets When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, millions of people fled their homes seeking safety across Europe. In Belgium, cities such as Antwerp, Ghent,…
inlogov.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
How do politics and administration work together when everything is urgent?
For practitioners, the message is clear: invest in relationships between political and administrative leaders before the next crisis hits.
inlogov.com/2025/11/18/c...
For practitioners, the message is clear: invest in relationships between political and administrative leaders before the next crisis hits.
inlogov.com/2025/11/18/c...
Central government interventions should minimise the suspension of local democracy, do as little damage as possible to the public’s trust in their local council, and foster good local democratic political leadership.
inlogov.com/2025/11/04/i...
inlogov.com/2025/11/04/i...
Intervention 3.0: Designing a Responsive Model for Local Government Support in England
Jason Lowther / Paul Joyce / Philip Whiteman The arrival of the new UK government looks set to result in a new policy on central government’s intervention powers in local authorities, the third gen…
inlogov.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Central government interventions should minimise the suspension of local democracy, do as little damage as possible to the public’s trust in their local council, and foster good local democratic political leadership.
inlogov.com/2025/11/04/i...
inlogov.com/2025/11/04/i...
Hugely excited by the trailer and upcoming launch of "This is What Local Government looks like" by SOLACE. A timely reminder of the great work councils do and the contribution of everyone who works in the sector.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf79...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf79...
This is What Local Government Looks Like - Trailer
YouTube video by Tim Neal
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October 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Hugely excited by the trailer and upcoming launch of "This is What Local Government looks like" by SOLACE. A timely reminder of the great work councils do and the contribution of everyone who works in the sector.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf79...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf79...
Public sector investment on prevention can for the first time be mapped and measured using an approach developed by CIPFA and supported by The Health Foundation. Inlogov's director was part of the Preventative Investment Reference Group for this work.
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www.cipfa.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Public sector investment on prevention can for the first time be mapped and measured using an approach developed by CIPFA and supported by The Health Foundation. Inlogov's director was part of the Preventative Investment Reference Group for this work.
www.cipfa.org/-/media/File...
www.cipfa.org/-/media/File...
Inlogov's Director, Jason Lowther, joined Mo Baines (Chief Executive of APSE) and Rebecca Davis (Chief Executive of West Midlands Employers), to discuss Data, Devolution and the Future of Local Government on the new "The Pulse" podcast.
wmemployers.org.uk/the-pulse/po...
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The Pulse - WMEmployers
tbc
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October 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Inlogov's Director, Jason Lowther, joined Mo Baines (Chief Executive of APSE) and Rebecca Davis (Chief Executive of West Midlands Employers), to discuss Data, Devolution and the Future of Local Government on the new "The Pulse" podcast.
wmemployers.org.uk/the-pulse/po...
wmemployers.org.uk/the-pulse/po...
‘Place Funding: The Local Authority Challenge’ is a fast-paced simulation game that puts players in the role of councils to explore how decisions around place-based funding get made, and the trade-offs involved.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/place...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/place...
October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
‘Place Funding: The Local Authority Challenge’ is a fast-paced simulation game that puts players in the role of councils to explore how decisions around place-based funding get made, and the trade-offs involved.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/place...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/place...
From Consultation to Co-Creation: How Birmingham Can Lead the Way in Participatory Governance
We are delighted to publish this new blog and report by Sonia Bussu and Susana Higueras.
inlogov.com/2025/10/17/f...
We are delighted to publish this new blog and report by Sonia Bussu and Susana Higueras.
inlogov.com/2025/10/17/f...
From Consultation to Co-Creation: How Birmingham Can Lead the Way in Participatory Governance
Susana Higueras and Sonia Bussu In a time of growing inequality, political disillusionment, and institutional strain, Birmingham is at a crossroads. The city’s bold initiative, Shaping Birmingham’s…
inlogov.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
From Consultation to Co-Creation: How Birmingham Can Lead the Way in Participatory Governance
We are delighted to publish this new blog and report by Sonia Bussu and Susana Higueras.
inlogov.com/2025/10/17/f...
We are delighted to publish this new blog and report by Sonia Bussu and Susana Higueras.
inlogov.com/2025/10/17/f...
If you’re a councillor – or you work in a role supporting councillors – come and join us in Andover on 4 November to hear more about our latest research. You’ll also hear from the LGC about their new campaign to support councillors.
Click here to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/21st-centu...
Click here to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/21st-centu...
21st Century Councillors
Join us at the Andover Community Church to dive into what it means to be a modern councillor in the 21st century.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
If you’re a councillor – or you work in a role supporting councillors – come and join us in Andover on 4 November to hear more about our latest research. You’ll also hear from the LGC about their new campaign to support councillors.
Click here to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/21st-centu...
Click here to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/21st-centu...
Future central government intervention should minimise the suspension of local democracy, do as little damage as possible to the public’s trust in their local council, and foster good local democratic political leadership.
www.themj.co.uk/damage-democ...
www.themj.co.uk/damage-democ...
How not to damage democracy
The arrival of the new Government looks set to result in a new policy on central government's intervention powers in local authorities, the third generation of such...
www.themj.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Future central government intervention should minimise the suspension of local democracy, do as little damage as possible to the public’s trust in their local council, and foster good local democratic political leadership.
www.themj.co.uk/damage-democ...
www.themj.co.uk/damage-democ...
Our new article in The Conversation asks: Can Labour’s plan to fund deprived communities see off Reform? Abigail Taylor and Alice Pugh (City-REDI) with Jason Lowther (Inlogov).
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
Can Labour’s plan to fund deprived communities see off Reform? What the evidence shows
Many of the planned improvements are largely cosmetic.
theconversation.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our new article in The Conversation asks: Can Labour’s plan to fund deprived communities see off Reform? Abigail Taylor and Alice Pugh (City-REDI) with Jason Lowther (Inlogov).
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
Thanks to the Municipal Journal for publishing my piece with Sonia Bussu examining how councillors can foster democratic innovations to bridge the gap between citizens and institutions.
www.themj.co.uk/renewing-dem...
www.themj.co.uk/renewing-dem...
Renewing democratic leadership
As local government in England undergoes significant restructuring, with fewer councils serving larger and more diverse populations, the role of councillors is under...
www.themj.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Thanks to the Municipal Journal for publishing my piece with Sonia Bussu examining how councillors can foster democratic innovations to bridge the gap between citizens and institutions.
www.themj.co.uk/renewing-dem...
www.themj.co.uk/renewing-dem...
We're excited to offer this new short course on leadership in place-based growth.
inlogov.com/2025/10/13/n...
inlogov.com/2025/10/13/n...
New course for public sector leaders on growing your place
Ian Bancroft Place Growth and Leadership is growing in importance for public bodies and public sector leaders, yet as a discipline with a set of core skills it is not well defined or supported thro…
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October 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We're excited to offer this new short course on leadership in place-based growth.
inlogov.com/2025/10/13/n...
inlogov.com/2025/10/13/n...
Our piece in The Conversation today examines the government's new Pride in Place strategy. Youth engagement and citizen participation are positive aspects but the plan falls short in addressing economic disadvantages such as skills, employment and housing.
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
Can Labour’s plan to fund deprived communities see off Reform? What the evidence shows
Many of the planned improvements are largely cosmetic.
theconversation.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Our piece in The Conversation today examines the government's new Pride in Place strategy. Youth engagement and citizen participation are positive aspects but the plan falls short in addressing economic disadvantages such as skills, employment and housing.
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
Our piece in The Conversation today examines the government's new Pride in Place strategy. Youth engagement and citizen participation are positive aspects but the plan falls short in addressing economic disadvantages such as skills, employment and housing.
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
Can Labour’s plan to fund deprived communities see off Reform? What the evidence shows
Many of the planned improvements are largely cosmetic.
theconversation.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Our piece in The Conversation today examines the government's new Pride in Place strategy. Youth engagement and citizen participation are positive aspects but the plan falls short in addressing economic disadvantages such as skills, employment and housing.
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
theconversation.com/can-labours-...
Democratic innovations, such as citizens’ assemblies, or creative methods of participation, are gaining traction. These innovations offer new ways to engage communities and strengthen democratic legitimacy. But how do they fit with the role of elected councillors?
inlogov.com/2025/10/07/r...
inlogov.com/2025/10/07/r...
Renewing Democratic Leadership
Jason Lowther and Sonia Bussu Legislative Theatre with West Midlands Combined Authority As local government in England undergoes significant restructuring, with fewer councils serving larger and mo…
inlogov.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Democratic innovations, such as citizens’ assemblies, or creative methods of participation, are gaining traction. These innovations offer new ways to engage communities and strengthen democratic legitimacy. But how do they fit with the role of elected councillors?
inlogov.com/2025/10/07/r...
inlogov.com/2025/10/07/r...
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
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inlogov.com/2025/09/26/p...
Politicians’ conceptions of fairness
Clive Stevens “You won’t find many of them”, people quip when I tell them the title of my PhD; and my riposte, “that’s why I asked councillors”. And I was right; interviews with 17 councillors acro…
inlogov.com
September 26, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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...
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...
inlogov.com/2025/09/17/o...
September 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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...
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...
inlogov.com/2025/08/01/d...
Disappearing Reform UK Councillors, Lord Mark Pack’s Poll Base, and me, etc.
Chris Game Literally minutes before I was going to email this already over-lengthy blog, I had my attention drawn to Birmingham’s rather paltry 5.4 score and 4th-from-bottom ranking on the HAYPP va…
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August 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Since May, Reform has lost 11 councillors and 2 MPs. Chris Game explores what's been happening.
inlogov.com/2025/08/01/d...
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/...
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
July 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Insightful analysis from @catherineneedham.bsky.social and colleagues on England's two tier care system
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
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...
Asks challenging questions including how the plan will realise the ‘cross-societal energy on prevention?
www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/ve...
Vertical Shifts and Horizontal Drift: what might integrated care look like in a future NHS? - University of Birmingham
Professor Ross Millar on the future of integrated care
www.birmingham.ac.uk
July 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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...
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...
What happens when political parties fail and die? New research from the Netherlands reveals some key issues.
inlogov.com/2025/07/03/u...
Unsuccessful Political Parties. Exploring and Combining Party Death and Party Failure
Julien van Ostaaijen and Sander Jennissen ‘I am fed up. It was interesting, fascinating, and frustrating. As a small faction it is difficult to be on top of everything and I noticed that I became l…
inlogov.com
July 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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...
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!
July 3, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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.
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.
July 1, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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.
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.