Politicians’ Conceptions of Fairness
Clive Stevens Doesn’t time fly when you are enjoying yourself! A new academic year – not that I noticed the join – Year 3, they say. For my PhD, I’ve completed six of a proposed 18 interviews with Local Government representatives (councillors) from all four political parties in Bristol. Focus groups are next year. The … Continue reading Politicians’ Conceptions of Fairness

Equipping local governments to deliver national and local priorities
Jason Lowther Today we launched our latest report, Equipping local government to deliver national and local priorities. Local government is critical to the delivery of the new government’s five key missions, and to improving life across the country. We argue that, once a series of critical reforms are in place, government should have confidence to … Continue reading Equipping local governments to deliver national and local priorities

The hidden emotional effects of home encounters and how social landlords can improve the experience
Dr Hannah Absalom The unseen emotional landscape of home visits Home visits by landlord representatives are a common occurrence in social housing, yet the emotional impact of these encounters on tenants is often overlooked. While landlords focus on property condition, tenancy issues, and behavioural compliance, tenants experience these visits in deeply personal ways, with emotions … Continue reading The hidden emotional effects of home encounters and how social landlords can improve the experience

Why do philanthropic foundations engage with city governments?
Dr Ruth Puttick The fact that governments face an array of challenges is a well-rehearsed argument. City governments across the globe are tackling a myriad of social, economic and environmental issues, from trying to reduce homelessness, improving health and wellbeing, or increasing educational attainment.  In parallel, philanthropic foundations’ accumulated wealth and knowledge means they are … Continue reading Why do philanthropic foundations engage with city governments?