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Philip Atkins

Philip Atkins

Cllr Philip Atkins is CCN spokesman for public services reform and leader of Staffordshire CC

Articles by Philip Atkins

Developing new housing solutions

By Philip Atkins | 20 June 2018

Counties are taking matters into their own hands to deliver homes for their communities, with man...

A new approach to joined-up planning

By Philip Atkins | 01 May 2018

Philip Atkins calls for a county-wide perspective on housing and planning policy.

Why counties can deliver the cash

By Philip Atkins | 02 August 2017

Don’t overlook counties as purveyors of productivity and growth, writes Philip Atkins.

Bridging the gap

By Philip Atkins | 27 September 2016

Skills and productivity are top of the agenda for CCN's new Conservative vice-chair Philip Atkins

Something better change

By Philip Atkins | 03 June 2014

Financial pressures mean further transformation & devolution imperative, writes CCN public servic...

Counties can offer a great deal

By Philip Atkins | 13 November 2012

The National Football Centre will soon host the County Councils Network conference, Philip Atkins...