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📣 🆕 Vol 8️⃣ 3️⃣ ( 3️⃣ ) is out ❗ We are thrilled to present the latest Issue 8️⃣ 3️⃣ ( 3️⃣ ), a collection of 1️⃣ 4️⃣ rich and stimulating articles. Contributions include influences of decision-making, crisis management, local governance, policy learning among others 👇 https://lnkd.in/dArUBVQk

Read the full CIC response to the National Planning Policy Framework https://lnkd.in/etzxHpkd #NationalPlanningPolicyFramework

Insights on National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) update My colleague @Craig Pettit spoke with @Property Wire after the government confirmed the final version of the National Planning Policy Framework, which included clarification of what it means by the term ‘grey belt’: https://lnkd.in/esHF2Dxg   @Marrons | #Planning | #NPPF | #PlanningPolicy | #GreyBelt

Ever wonder how to talk to government? How do you get their ear? Reflecting on all I’ve learnt strategic planning is key and if you get that right you can deliver big results like this. https://lnkd.in/gr8ybBRd

In Columbus for the Ohio City/County Management Association Annual Conference? Come see us to say hello and learn how we're transforming strategy execution for city, county, and local government! #ocma #citymanagement #strategyexecution

Did you know that In FY 2022/23, monitoring and evaluation activities were undertaken in a total of 48 Designated Agencies out of the planned 100 agencies? This was equivalent to 48% of target achieved. The agencies monitored comprised 9 UNRA Stations, 31 district local governments, and 8 municipal councils as shown in Table 4. The monitoring involved tracking of implementation of the funded work plans against the performance agreements entered into with the DAs.

Great webinar on public policy tools last night! Learned so much about data-driven policy and collaboration. Thanks to PASA for the insightful session! #publicpolicy #PASA

In my latest post on @The Governance Coach, I invite you to explore the three outcomes required for your board to improve its governance effectiveness. To achieve those three outcomes, boards require nine governing capabilities to excel at governing. Wondering where your board excels and where it needs to improve? Feel free to explore more with us!

Last week IPPR published an forward looking report on mission led government - importantly focusing on what that might mean in terms of how the government might work, as well as what it might seek to deliver. I was particularly pleased to see a set of recommendations for HMT and how they can use their established tools and mechanisms (and of course their position of power), to really drive forward a mission led approach. These recommendations include reforming the business case process, the use of mission based metrics and new rules for spending - including mission alignment. Critically it talks of ways to encourage shared business cases on the lines of missions - yes! for anyone who has tried to develop a shared business case across departmental 'boundaries' you'll know why this being actively encouraged has the potential to make a huge difference. These are important tools to explore and giving HMT a role in driving missions to delivery is really important. The report also explores how No10 and Cabinet Office systems might need to shift to back the mission approach - all really interesting stuff. Take a look.

🌐 Draft NPPF Update Part 4: Cross-Boundary Strategic Planning 🏙️ Part 4 in our series discusses the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and its encouragement of cross-boundary strategic planning, with far greater emphasis than the current version of the document. 🔑 Key points covered in our article: 📌 The introduction of new mechanisms for cross-boundary strategic planning 📌 Mandated collaboration among local planning authorities, building on the current duty to cooperate 📌 Coordination on significant infrastructure projects and addressing unmet development needs 📌 The potential for a step change in development opportunities, if these measures are successful This move towards more robust cross-boundary planning could open up exciting possibilities for sustainable growth and development. However, it also presents new challenges that will require a shift in mindset for many local planning authorities and land ownership constraints to be addressed. We invite you to read our analysis on our website: https://lnkd.in/eD7uXVa3 As always, we're here to help you navigate these changes and seize the opportunities they may present. Have thoughts on this shift towards regional planning? We'd love to hear your perspective in the comments below! #RegionalPlanning #NPPF #StrategicGrowth #UKPlanning