Stephen Bubb
Putting a social value on commissioning
Commissioning is not just buying a service at the lowest price; it is a process of engaging with local communities, according to Sir Stephen Bubb.
The performance of the Work Programme
At long last ministers have released some statistics on the performance of the Work Programme, says Stephen Bubb.
The progression of the localism agenda
Equality impact assessments are just another obstacle on the road to progress, according to Sir Stephen Bubb.
New ideas for integrating health
Sir Stephen Bubb believes there is a big amount of untapped potential for a better intergrated partnerships in health care.
The impact of social care reform
Sir Stephen Bubb says the decision to kick social care funding reform into the post-Spending Review long grass was a mistake.
The cuts to the mental health service
The mental health service seems to be an easy target for cuts, according to Sir Stephen Bubb.
The need for public service reform
Sir Stephen Bubb says the Government is not pushing the issue enough of the need for public service reform.
Right to whinge
Council procurement officials shouldn't blacklist voluntary sector bodies for speaking out, argues Sir Stephen Bubb.
A localist approach to youth unemployment
Sir Stephen Bubb says it is vital that all local stakeholders work together to help disengaged young people to get started in a career.
Keeping investment flowing to where its needed
The sector badly needs access to capital in order to grow and take on new responsibilities and challenges, says Sir Stephen Bubb.
The potential of social investment
Sir Stephen Bubb shares his thoughts on the recent annual meeting of Euclid,ACEVO European sister organisation.
The gravity of spending cuts for councils
Sir Stephen Bubb explains the impact council spending cuts would have for the health and social care sector.
The merits of the planning process
Sir Stephen Bubb says despite the planning processes being fustrating at times, it has saved many important national landmarks.
The impact of the cabinet reshuffle
Sir Stephen Bubb reflects on what the Government's first major reshuffle means for the third sector.
The unrepresentative make-up of the boards of trustees
Sir Stephen Bubb says the third sector has long been aware of the unrepresentative make-up of its boards of trustees.
The need for action on social care
Social care has always been the poor sister to health,according to Sir Stephen Bubb.
Providing support to volunteers
Sir Stephen Bubb says the recent Olympic games have shown councils need to be doing a lot more to drive up citizen engagement and volunteering.
The lasting legacy of the Olympic Games
The nation has been gripped by the excitement of the Olympic Games this week, according to Stephen Bubb.
Adapting to change in providing services
Good councils are asking searching questions about their services, says Sir Stephen Bubb.
The release of the Charities Act
Sir Stephen Bubb looks at the release of Lord Hodgson's review of the Charities Act, and finds it to be impressive and wide-ranging.
