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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 1h

For the govt's national renewal strategy to succeed, change must be felt by 2mn people living in 1315 neighbourhoods in the bottom 10% of deprivation & social infrastructure measures

Read how govt can turn Pride in Place from an idea into a strategy
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Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state - Future Governance Forum

Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state, proposes a framework for delivering a new relationship between people and the state to enable the delivery of the nationa...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 1h

At #Lab25 conference it was clear ministers are committed to investment at local level via the £5bn Pride in Place plan, but its delivery will be critical.

Read a new report by FGF & @localtrust.org.uk which has our recommendations for government 🔽

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/mis...

Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state - Future Governance Forum

Mission Critical 04: Building a new relationship between people and the state, proposes a framework for delivering a new relationship between people and the state to enable the delivery of the nationa...

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 7d

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 7d

We’re grateful to all our partners this year, including @publicdigital.bsky.social, @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social, Vanguard, Edelman, Mitie, Equinix, Plenary Group, Newton, @Council on Geostrategy, @growthandreform.bsky.social, TikTok and LGA Lib Dems.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 7d

This Party Conference season, through 1️⃣1️⃣ fringes and 3️⃣ receptions, we've put practical delivery at the heart of the political debate.

A huge thank you to all those who participated, attended and partnered with us.

Until next year 👋

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

Our 11th #Lab25 fringe event, ‘How can we deliver change that works, and turn policy into delivery’, chaired by @benterrett.bsky.social CEO & Founder, Public Digital, with 4 expert panellists:

* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social - Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

* Helen MacNamara - FGF Chair and former Deputy Cabinet Secretary

* Cllr Tom Hunt - Leader of Sheffield City Council

* Lara Sampson - Partner, @publicdigital.bsky.social

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

Examples of how change can be delivered effectively have been made by:
* Helen MacNamara - about decisions taken by Ministers & civil servants to deliver the London 2012 Olympics
* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social - about the changes the government has introduced since 2024 including Test, Learn & Grow

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

Examples of how change can be delivered effectively have been made by:
* Helen MacNamara - about decisions taken by Ministers & civil servants to deliver the London 2012 Olympics
* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social - about the changes the government has introduced since 2024 including Test, Learn & Grow

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

* Helen MacNamara - FGF Chair and former Deputy Cabinet Secretary

* Cllr Tom Hunt - Leader of Sheffield City Council

* Lara Sampson - Partner, @publicdigital.bsky.social

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

Our 11th #Lab25 fringe event, ‘How can we deliver change that works, and turn policy into delivery’, chaired by @benterrett.bsky.social CEO & Founder, Public Digital, with 4 expert panellists:

* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social - Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

* Cllr Tom Hunt - Leader of Sheffield City Council
* Lara Sampson - Partner, @publicdigital.bsky.social
* @benterrett.bsky.social - CEO and Founder, Public Digital (Chair)

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

How can we deliver change that works & turn policy into delivery? Join our #Lab25 event at 5.30pm, with 5 expert speakers:
* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office
* Helen MacNamara, FGF Chair & fmr Deputy Cabinet Secretary
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

Our #Lab25 panel discussion has begun:

Ben Plowden, Chief Exec. of the Campaign for Better Transport explained how the GLA Act defines the legal duties on the Mayor of London & councils on transport and said there are many ways other regions can learn from the success of Transport for London

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

How can transport systems power regional growth?

Join FGF's #Lab25 event (4pm) with:
* Ken Skates MS, Cabinet Secretary for Transport Welsh Govt
* Steve Montgomery, First Rail Managing Director
** Ben Plowden, Chief Exec, Campaign for Better Transport
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

* Cllr Tom Hunt - Leader of Sheffield City Council
* Lara Sampson - Partner, @publicdigital.bsky.social
* @benterrett.bsky.social - CEO and Founder, Public Digital (Chair)

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

How can we deliver change that works & turn policy into delivery? Join our #Lab25 event at 5.30pm, with 5 expert speakers:
* @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office
* Helen MacNamara, FGF Chair & fmr Deputy Cabinet Secretary
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

This important #Lab25 transport event is chaired by @danrcorry.bsky.social - FGF's Chief Economist. We hope to see you there.

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

How can transport systems power regional growth?

Join FGF's #Lab25 event (4pm) with:
* Ken Skates MS, Cabinet Secretary for Transport Welsh Govt
* Steve Montgomery, First Rail Managing Director
** Ben Plowden, Chief Exec, Campaign for Better Transport
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 8d

Our panel answered a range of questions from the audience, including tackling the fears of young people about safety to the difference community partnerships can make to crime levels

The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 9d

* Claire Moody - Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner
* Barrie Millet - Director of Assurance and Corporate Security, Mitie
* Sara Hyde - Chair of the Fabian Society, Labour Councillor and criminal justice expert (Chair)

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 9d

FGF’s #Lab25 ‘The Government’s Safer Streets Mission- From ambition to action’, 9-10am event features:
* Kate Green - Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, Safer & Stronger Communities lead
* Lib Peck - Director, Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

FGF at Party Conferences 2025 | Full programme

Join us at this year’s Labour and Liberal Democrat Party Conferences.

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 9d

It's standing room only (again!) at our packed FGF #Lab25 meeting on 'Test, Learn and Grow' - which has heard from our six panelists

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The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 9d

It's standing room only (again!) at our packed FGF #Lab25 meeting on 'Test, Learn and Grow' - which has heard all six panelists

The Future Governance Forum (FGF) @futuregovforum.bsky.social · 9d

Sarah Gillinson - Chief Executive, Innovation Unit
Haf Ramzen - Programme Manager, Changing Futures
Darra Singh - Strategy Partner, Newton Europe (Chair)

www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/party-confer...

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