Culture
Sculpture rupture
The world’s cone mad, Diary might suggest, after an ‘interactive sculptural installation’ in Farnham grabbed the headlines.
Be bold, be a rebel – anything is possible
A prominent joint-appointment within Haringey has shown the value of taking a bold approach to recruitment. Here, Starfish outlines the task they were given and the positive results that emerged.
Newham promises 'relationship reset' after concerns
Newham LBC has promised a ‘relationship reset’ following claims a ‘culture of mistrust’ had developed between senior politicians and officers.
Top Talent: Arts, culture and heritage
In its latest Top Talent feature, Starfish introduces the rising stars of local government leading the charge in championing arts, culture and heritage within their communities.
There’s real value in our arts
Council support for arts and culture is at serious risk amid the latest funding crisis. But we must find a way to sustain the arts as a remedy to our deepest challenges, says Alison Mckenzie-Folan.
Greening public services
GLL’s Chris Hebblewhite reveals progress on the co-op’s five year sustainability strategy.
Tearing up the town
They say that if you’re successful there’s always somebody seeking to bring you down.
Graffiti games
Islington LBC has defended itself from accusations it was slow to protect a mural by street artist Banksy after it was defaced.
Hackney through an anti-racist lens
Dawn Carter-McDonald says Hackney LBC’s commitment to being an actively anti-racist council is at the centre of its goals and values.
Budget: West Midlands to get £15m culture funding boost
The West Midlands Combined Authority is to get a £15m boost in funding for culture, heritage and investment projects in the region, the chancellor has announced.
Top of the bill
It ain’t like it was in the good old days.
Wonka’s not too sweet treat
Glasgow City Council was recently asked to investigate a complaint about an expensive – yet bleak-looking – immersive experience based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
'Culture of mistrust' found at Newham
Newham LBC’s chief executive has vowed to tackle the ‘culture of mistrust’ among politicians and officers laid bare by a critical peer review.
LG Challenge: Culture comes to the fore in Calderdale
Candidates arrived in the Calder Valley for the latest round of the LG Challenge – using their skills to design a destination marketing plan. William Harley reports.
Raising Kane
Diary heard through the grapevine that England’s all-time top scorer, Harry Kane, is looking for a home in north-east London.
EDI – more than just letters
For recruiters it is more important than ever to ensure your equality, diversity and inclusion approach is clear and deep-rooted in your organisation, as Anj Popat and Jo Major explain.
Och aye, it’s Kirklees!
What’s in a name?
Radical place leadership
Donna Hall says radical place leadership is about much more than a place-based pooled budget, and now is the time for a radical rebel alliance.
Generous to a fault
The Government is offering councils something for free! Can this be true?
Save the panto for Xmas
January is famously the tail-end of pantomime season, where crowds are boosted by discounted tickets preventing a post-Christmas malaise.