Michael Coughlin
A skills plan for Surrey
Michael Coughlin sets out the key elements of Surrey’s plan to create a unified and innovative skills and careers ecosystem for younger people and older career changers, and he emphasises the critical importance of partnership working to delivery.
A threefold plan for high streets in Surrey
Regenerating high streets and towns after the tragedy of COVID-19 calls for a collaborative and fully inclusive approach that uses existing assets and reflects the distinct identity of each place, says Michael Coughlin.
Sampling COVID’s impact on Surrey
Michael Coughlin describes how Surrey CC is developing a ‘rich and granular’ understanding of how its residents, communities and the local economy are being impacted by the pandemic.
Why now's the time to meet the sector's challenges head-on
Michael Coughlin explains the ever-increasing pressure on councils to deliver more or better for less.
Shaping up to change
Work is already under way that will help councils meet the challenges which lie ahead, says Michael Coughlin.
