Pivotal
@pivotalpolicy.bsky.social
Northern Ireland's independent public policy think tank.
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Pivotal's response to the UK Budget. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
Pivotal's response to the UK Budget
Good news on the two-child limit but Westminster Budget still leaves NI Executive with a tough financial challenge.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Pivotal's response to the UK Budget. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
On World Children's Day, a new guest blog on Pivotal Platform from the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, @nichildcom.bsky.social, Chris Quinn. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
On World Children's Day, a new guest blog on Pivotal Platform from the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, @nichildcom.bsky.social, Chris Quinn. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
A new Pivotal report, 'Voluntary and community sector-led approaches to economic inactivity', commissioned by
@NICVA
has been launched at Stormont. Details and a link to the full report here - www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
@NICVA
has been launched at Stormont. Details and a link to the full report here - www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
Launch of Pivotal report commissioned by NICVA
A new Pivotal report, Voluntary and community sector-led approaches to economic inactivity, commissioned by NICVA (the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action) has been launched at Stormont. The...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A new Pivotal report, 'Voluntary and community sector-led approaches to economic inactivity', commissioned by
@NICVA
has been launched at Stormont. Details and a link to the full report here - www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
@NICVA
has been launched at Stormont. Details and a link to the full report here - www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
"It’s now time to work together and ensure that NI sets the standard when it comes to protecting workers from the impact of extreme weather events." Susan Fitzgerald, Regional Secretary of @unitetheunion.bsky.social, guest writes for Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
"It’s now time to work together and ensure that NI sets the standard when it comes to protecting workers from the impact of extreme weather events." Susan Fitzgerald, Regional Secretary of @unitetheunion.bsky.social, guest writes for Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
"Arthritis has a massive impact on society and is a leading cause of pain, disability, mental ill-health and inability to work." John McCormick of @arthritisuk.bsky.social is this week's guest contributor to Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
"Arthritis has a massive impact on society and is a leading cause of pain, disability, mental ill-health and inability to work." John McCormick of @arthritisuk.bsky.social is this week's guest contributor to Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
"Focusing too much on what’s happening at the frontier distracts from more meaningful questions for most organisations." Donnacha Kirk, of the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC), is this week's guest contributor to Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
October 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
"Focusing too much on what’s happening at the frontier distracts from more meaningful questions for most organisations." Donnacha Kirk, of the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC), is this week's guest contributor to Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
"The animal welfare sector is unified on and ready for much needed change to be breathed in to outdated and insufficient legislation." Laura Orr of @dogstrust.bsky.social is this week's guest contributor to Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
October 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
"The animal welfare sector is unified on and ready for much needed change to be breathed in to outdated and insufficient legislation." Laura Orr of @dogstrust.bsky.social is this week's guest contributor to Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
"When digital spaces become unsafe, people can lose anchors that supports their wellbeing. The impact does not stop when the screen turns off." Dr Zhraa Alhaboby, from the @openuniversity.bsky.social, is this week's guest contributor on Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
October 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
"When digital spaces become unsafe, people can lose anchors that supports their wellbeing. The impact does not stop when the screen turns off." Dr Zhraa Alhaboby, from the @openuniversity.bsky.social, is this week's guest contributor on Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
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Very much looking forward to speaking to Ann and @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social network about my book ‘The Art of Delivery’ and to consider lessons for Northern Ireland
Do sign up below, if this is of interest👇
🗓️ 21 Oct, 2.00-3.00pm online
Do sign up below, if this is of interest👇
🗓️ 21 Oct, 2.00-3.00pm online
Pivotal's Director Ann Watt considers lessons for Northern Ireland from Dr Michelle Clement's book 'The Art of Delivery'. We are delighted to be hosting a webinar with Michelle (@mlclem.bsky.social) on 21 October, details below. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Very much looking forward to speaking to Ann and @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social network about my book ‘The Art of Delivery’ and to consider lessons for Northern Ireland
Do sign up below, if this is of interest👇
🗓️ 21 Oct, 2.00-3.00pm online
Do sign up below, if this is of interest👇
🗓️ 21 Oct, 2.00-3.00pm online
Pivotal's Director Ann Watt considers lessons for Northern Ireland from Dr Michelle Clement's book 'The Art of Delivery'. We are delighted to be hosting a webinar with Michelle (@mlclem.bsky.social) on 21 October, details below. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
October 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Pivotal's Director Ann Watt considers lessons for Northern Ireland from Dr Michelle Clement's book 'The Art of Delivery'. We are delighted to be hosting a webinar with Michelle (@mlclem.bsky.social) on 21 October, details below. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
"A mix of expectation, frustration and partial delivery has defined the story of football infrastructure in Northern Ireland." Aaron Vennard is this week's guest contributor on Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
October 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
"A mix of expectation, frustration and partial delivery has defined the story of football infrastructure in Northern Ireland." Aaron Vennard is this week's guest contributor on Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
"Employers want apprentices but face systemic hurdles, and young people want apprenticeships but encounter fragmented and confusing routes." Richard Kirk, from Workplus, is this week's guest contributor on Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
September 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
"Employers want apprentices but face systemic hurdles, and young people want apprenticeships but encounter fragmented and confusing routes." Richard Kirk, from Workplus, is this week's guest contributor on Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
"PE provides a knowledge rich space in schools for young people to learn and grow together". A new guest blog on Pivotal Platform from Dr Julie Stirrup, of @lborouniversity.bsky.social, and Dr Shirley Gray, of @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
September 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"PE provides a knowledge rich space in schools for young people to learn and grow together". A new guest blog on Pivotal Platform from Dr Julie Stirrup, of @lborouniversity.bsky.social, and Dr Shirley Gray, of @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
"By diverting slurry solids from farms to AD plants, we can generate green energy, ease nutrient pressures & close the loop on nutrient cycles." Writing for Pivotal Platform Dr Áine Anderson, of BH Estates, details this innovation & policy barriers in its way. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
September 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"By diverting slurry solids from farms to AD plants, we can generate green energy, ease nutrient pressures & close the loop on nutrient cycles." Writing for Pivotal Platform Dr Áine Anderson, of BH Estates, details this innovation & policy barriers in its way. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
New Pivotal tracker report reviews recent progress by the Northern Ireland Executive on the Programme for Government and other priorities
Read the report here pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
Read the report here pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
September 1, 2025 at 6:25 AM
New Pivotal tracker report reviews recent progress by the Northern Ireland Executive on the Programme for Government and other priorities
Read the report here pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
Read the report here pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
On Monday, we publish our newest tracker report, 18 months of the Northern Ireland Executive: a review.
We look at what the departments have been doing, actions against the PfG priorities, and offer cross-cutting messages for ministers.
We look at what the departments have been doing, actions against the PfG priorities, and offer cross-cutting messages for ministers.
August 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
On Monday, we publish our newest tracker report, 18 months of the Northern Ireland Executive: a review.
We look at what the departments have been doing, actions against the PfG priorities, and offer cross-cutting messages for ministers.
We look at what the departments have been doing, actions against the PfG priorities, and offer cross-cutting messages for ministers.
We are delighted to announce that we will be running a new policy leadership development programme for young people aged 18-25 this autumn.
Find out more here: www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
Find out more here: www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
July 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We are delighted to announce that we will be running a new policy leadership development programme for young people aged 18-25 this autumn.
Find out more here: www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
Find out more here: www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
"Decision-makers can use these structures to their benefit, road testing new ideas, testing public opinion, and importantly strengthening trust in political institutions." @emmadesouza.bsky.social is this week's guest writer on Pivotal Platform.
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July 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"Decision-makers can use these structures to their benefit, road testing new ideas, testing public opinion, and importantly strengthening trust in political institutions." @emmadesouza.bsky.social is this week's guest writer on Pivotal Platform.
www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
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Securing sustainable funding for water and sewage services in Northern Ireland - Pivotal responds to two important recent reports. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
Securing sustainable funding for water and sewage services in Northern Ireland
Two new reports detail why policymakers, and everyone with a stake in the economic and social development of Northern Ireland, need to grasp the nettle of the crisis in funding water and sewage servic...
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July 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Securing sustainable funding for water and sewage services in Northern Ireland - Pivotal responds to two important recent reports. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
"The result is that women are choosing not to run, stepping back from public roles or enduring ongoing psychological harm." Aoife Clements, @itseeefa.bsky.social, Founder of
@5050ni.bsky.social, is this week's guest writer for Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
@5050ni.bsky.social, is this week's guest writer for Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
July 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
"The result is that women are choosing not to run, stepping back from public roles or enduring ongoing psychological harm." Aoife Clements, @itseeefa.bsky.social, Founder of
@5050ni.bsky.social, is this week's guest writer for Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
@5050ni.bsky.social, is this week's guest writer for Pivotal Platform. www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
Read Pivotal's response to Assembly and Executive Review Committee on reforms to the Stormont institutions.
In summary, we recognise concerns about the institutions' functioning, but suggest that reforms to remove the veto should be approached with caution.
www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
In summary, we recognise concerns about the institutions' functioning, but suggest that reforms to remove the veto should be approached with caution.
www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
Response to Assembly and Executive Reform Consultation
Pivotal offers this response through a lens of asking ‘Would these reforms bring about better policy decision-making in Northern Ireland?’
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July 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Read Pivotal's response to Assembly and Executive Review Committee on reforms to the Stormont institutions.
In summary, we recognise concerns about the institutions' functioning, but suggest that reforms to remove the veto should be approached with caution.
www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
In summary, we recognise concerns about the institutions' functioning, but suggest that reforms to remove the veto should be approached with caution.
www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/new...
Read our consultation response on Developer Contributions for wastewater infrastructure below:
These options may unlock some short-term developments, but tough decisions must not be avoided on longer-term funding, even if that means considering water charges.
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These options may unlock some short-term developments, but tough decisions must not be avoided on longer-term funding, even if that means considering water charges.
www.pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
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June 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Read our consultation response on Developer Contributions for wastewater infrastructure below:
These options may unlock some short-term developments, but tough decisions must not be avoided on longer-term funding, even if that means considering water charges.
www.pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
These options may unlock some short-term developments, but tough decisions must not be avoided on longer-term funding, even if that means considering water charges.
www.pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
"To grow a truly safer ageing society, we need a cultural shift that supports any legislative change. We need to value older people as active, respected members of our communities." Gareth Mulvenna, from Hourglass, writes for Pivotal Platform: www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
June 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
"To grow a truly safer ageing society, we need a cultural shift that supports any legislative change. We need to value older people as active, respected members of our communities." Gareth Mulvenna, from Hourglass, writes for Pivotal Platform: www.pivotalpolicy.org/our-work/piv...
What does it take to turn policy announcements into real change?
Ann Watt writes in today's @BelTel about Pivotal's recent research report 'Policy delivery in Northern Ireland'
Read the full report here www.pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/news...
Ann Watt writes in today's @BelTel about Pivotal's recent research report 'Policy delivery in Northern Ireland'
Read the full report here www.pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/news...
What Executive should do to fix government by status quo
It’s over 500 days since the Assembly and Executive were restored in February 2024. This marked the end of a second long-term government collapse within the past decade.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
What does it take to turn policy announcements into real change?
Ann Watt writes in today's @BelTel about Pivotal's recent research report 'Policy delivery in Northern Ireland'
Read the full report here www.pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/news...
Ann Watt writes in today's @BelTel about Pivotal's recent research report 'Policy delivery in Northern Ireland'
Read the full report here www.pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/news...
View from Stormont looked at the High Court judgement on A5 upgrade, including a wider discussion on why NI struggles with big infrastructure projects.
From 33:00, Ann Watt gave some analysis from our recent policy delivery report www.pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
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From 33:00, Ann Watt gave some analysis from our recent policy delivery report www.pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
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June 24, 2025 at 10:54 AM
View from Stormont looked at the High Court judgement on A5 upgrade, including a wider discussion on why NI struggles with big infrastructure projects.
From 33:00, Ann Watt gave some analysis from our recent policy delivery report www.pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
www.itv.com/watch/news/v...
From 33:00, Ann Watt gave some analysis from our recent policy delivery report www.pivotalpolicy.org/assets/files...
www.itv.com/watch/news/v...