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Tottenham, Hackney, Croydon, Ealing, Barking – what do these places have in common? Aside from being areas of London, all of them were left battered and bruised by last summer’s riots. Cast your minds back almost nine months to a heat wave similar to the one we’re experiencing now and these areas, as well as [...]

On 21 September Common Purpose hosted an Exploring Leadership Masterclass in Birmingham. The day was full of intense conversation, questions, challenges, learning and a bit of inspiration. During the day we asked people four questions and below are some of the responses we received: Why is it key to connect with other leaders? It’s not [...]

The best way for them to do this is to take a varifocal approach. They need to begin with looking closely at their areas and identifying the main economic, social and infrastructural questions facing them as well as any emerging issues on the horizon. By exploring how these are being tackled and by whom, they [...]

Sir Bob Kerslake, Chief Executive of the Homes and Communities Agency has called for a new type of leadership by local authorities to drive housing and regeneration projects. He said that council leaders need lead in a way that goes beyond the delivery of services. He said: “There is now an opportunity to establish a [...]