Good Local Economics

How to change our failing systems

As the human and financial costs of the failures of our public services add up, it’s time to create human-centred systems that are truly transformative, says Clare Goff

The flagship Tory borough of Wandsworth in south London is not where you would expect to find a thriving voluntary sector that is challenging and changing the health system to greater support the needs of its BME community.

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Systemic change doesn’t fit into flowcharts

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New data maps the reality of complex need

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Preston: Building a new local economics

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Making the criminal justice system work

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‘Don’t let us down’: A new approach to youth employability

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Gagging of charities is like ‘totalitarian regime’

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Message to public sector: think of the consequences of cuts

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Raising the volume on poverty and inequality in cities

On the back of an ever increasing devolution of powers, cities are getting a good press. A buzzy narrative portrays them as beacons of innovation, creativity and general wellbeing. However, there is a less indulgently supported and quieter story, in which the same cities are also crucibles of poverty and inequality.