Articles by Simon Edwards
Distribution, devolution and reorganisation
By By Simon Edwards | 21 November 2024
Simon Edwards says that while deprivation is an important indicator of need, as the CCN's chairma...
Bus franchising not the answer for counties
By Simon Edwards | 30 September 2024
Like buses, you wait ages for reforms to come along – and then two arrive together, writes Simon ...
Proposals to bring back strategic planning have merit
By By Simon Edwards | 30 July 2024
A return of strategic planning across the country could fill the void between local and national ...
Counties call for action in key election battlegrounds
By Simon Edwards | 28 May 2024
Simon Edwards outlines CCN members' asks of the General Election contenders ahead of polling day ...
Setting out the foundation of a long-term housing plan
By Simon Edwards | 13 March 2024
Over the coming weeks, CCN will outline a host of different reforms, from improving delivery of a...
Staff shocks
By Simon Edwards | 02 February 2024
A new report from the County Councils' Network and PwC lays out some solutions to a complex secto...
A new Government provides the opportunity for long-term reform
By Simon Edwards | 15 January 2024
The SEN system and the broken children’s social care residential market are the main drivers of ...
Resources are needed to keep councils away from the precipice
By Simon Edwards | 27 September 2023
It is becoming more clear a further injection of resources will be needed to stop more councils g...
Children's inspection policy change must be adequately funded
By Simon Edwards | 24 July 2023
A new report setting out the potential consequences of inspection of semi-independent living acco...
The General Election looms larger by the day
By Simon Edwards | 10 May 2023
Simon Edwards says the CCN 'will be doing all we can to ensure counties and their communities are...
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