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Claire Kober OBE

Claire Kober OBE

Articles by Claire Kober OBE

Effective politicians are comfortable in their own skin

By Claire Kober | 10 May 2023

Good political outcomes are not secured by alpha males exerting brute force and iron willpower, s...

It's not only our police services that face difficult days ahead

By Claire Kober | 28 March 2023

It’s easy to fall into the trap of dismissing the failings of the Metropolitan Police as a polici...

'Othering' is the most troubling aspect of the tragic case of Awaab Ishak

By Claire Kober | 14 December 2022

Claire Kober says that in seeking to learn the lessons of Awaab Ishak's death, the housing sector...

Steering our communities through the tough times ahead

By Claire Kober | 01 November 2022

It’s time for the sector to make common cause with a familiar Secretary of State and forge a plan...

The nation acts locally to mark the passing of our head of state

By Claire Kober | 20 September 2022

It is a testament to the commitment of council members and officers alike that the sector has ris...

Capturing moments of national togetherness

By Claire Kober | 08 August 2022

What would be a fitting legacy for the Lionesses’ triumph, asks Claire Kober? She puts forward th...

Don't take socially rented homes out of use

By Claire Kober | 28 June 2022

Claire Kober says that while home ownership is deeply ingrained in the national psyche, taking so...

A how to guide for new leaders

By Claire Kober | 18 May 2022

After the local elections, Claire Kober offers some tips for new leaders navigating political off...

The status quo on oversight of councillors' behaviour isn't acceptable

By Claire Kober | 05 April 2022

We are concerned by the threats, intimidation and toxic debate that has come to characterise much...

For councils the retention challenge is particularly stark

By Claire Kober | 22 February 2022

Claire Kober says the chances of a ‘brain drain’ as council staff leave for better pay and prospe...