Articles by Jessica Studdert
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...
Beware the rise of conspiracy theories in our local politics
By Jessica Studdert | 08 November 2023
Conspiracy theories thrive in the absence of transparency and effective communication, says Jessi...
Putting communities in control
By Jessica Studdert | 05 October 2023
How could a serious government address tough challenges head on? A report from New Local and co-a...
Centralisation is not a cosy cocoon
By Jessica Studdert | 27 September 2023
When Detroit went bust it seemed to prove the riskiness of local self-government, says Jessica St...
Forging consensus around tough transitions must be done locally
By Jessica Studdert | 08 August 2023
With the role of London's ULEZ in the Uxbridge by-election in the spotlight, Jessica Studdert say...
Total Place is unfinished business
By Jessica Studdert | 26 June 2023
'Total Place logic of joint working to address the causes of problems holistically rather than en...
Giving communities more control and influence
By Jessica Studdert | 16 May 2023
Jessica Studdert looks at what could lie ahead for the community power movement, and says the cha...
Accountability is not a one-way street
By Jessica Studdert | 04 April 2023
Even if Oflog starts life with a light touch, 'there’s little to guard against mission creep seve...
There is real opportunity for big reforms
By Jessica Studdert | 21 February 2023
Jessica Studdert says it can be hard to be optimistic about the national Government machine's abi...
Public service reform is back on the table
By Jessica Studdert | 09 January 2023
Jessica Studdert says public sector reform is back on the agenda and could make room for a more n...
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