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Jessica Studdert

Articles by Jessica Studdert

Test and learn sites could catalyse deeper place-based reform

By Jessica Studdert | 17 December 2024

The four new test and learn sites in Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester and Essex make it clear the...

Addressing the structural weakness at Whitehall's heart

By Jessica Studdert | 07 November 2024

The new Government ‘has an opportunity to shift the institutions at SW1 to actively seek insight ...

Embedding meaningful participation through devolution

By By Jessica Studdert | 26 September 2024

The new Government signalled early and clearly that it means business on devolution. A warm recep...

There is enormous energy and hope out there

By Jessica Studdert | 09 August 2024

The Government has a chance to unleash power and collectively forge new routes to sustainability,...

Three elements will be important for mission-driven government

By Jessica Studdert | 25 June 2024

Jess Studdert sets out the three aspects that will be crucial if mission-driven government is to ...

Time for a cross-government framework for place-based collaboration

By Jessica Studdert | 13 May 2024

Revisiting Total Place principles would offer a strong foundation for a wider shift across the pu...

Reform should not be detached from wider purpose

By Jessica Studdert | 02 April 2024

The role of the centre and its interface with regions and localities must shift as devolution mat...

Local government needs a 10 year plan for renewal

By Jessica Studdert | 19 February 2024

Jessica Studdert says: 'Whether or not future growth enables overall spending to rise, Treasury c...

Pooling together

By Jessica Studdert | 29 January 2024

As New Local launches a paper proposing place-based pooled budgets across public services, Jessic...

The challenge of governing isn't just what, but how

By Jessica Studdert | 08 January 2024

Whoever wins the election, by whatever platform, their entry into office will quickly be met with...