Joanna Killian
Counties will once again be turning to the chancellor for emergency funding
The Association of County Chief Executives will be supporting the County Councils’ Network on putting forward robust proposals for reforms in both children’s services and in home-to-school transport, says Joanna Killian.
The Government needs to change track on its infrastructure levy plans
The Government's proposals for the Infrastructure Levy risk creating the worst of both worlds - fewer affordable homes delivered, and less funding captured for vital infrastructure, says Joanna Killian.
Forging the future of local government
Joanna Killian, the chief executive of Surrey CC and the newly-elected chair of the Association of County Chief Executives, sets out her objectives for local government.
Infrastructure is crucial to maximising sustainable growth
Rishi Sunak’s administration will need to grow the economy quickly, and he could start on an almost blank slate with the planning reforms agenda, says Joanna Killian.
Turning housing numbers into communities
The pandemic has shown that collaboration between county and district councils yields results, and they must also be capable of coming together to create the step change we need in how we turn housing numbers into communities, says Joanna Killian.
We need a renaissance in strategic planning
Joanna Killian says the need to deliver future-focused, robust infrastructure to support housing growth has never been greater - and a CCN-commissioned report offers proposals that 'taken together offer the critical missing piece of the puzzle'.
A brave new world?
Analysing the impact of the Spending Review, Joanna Killian explains how the reforms could transform council relationships with businesses and taxpayers