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Prototyping and learning in Wigan: Creative Councils Camp

The second camp of phase two of Nesta's Creative Councils programme, hosted by Wigan Council, began at Sunshine House community centre in Scholes with an introduction to some of the most innovative work already happening in Wigan and the surrounding area.

19.02.2013

How councils can make their economy grow

What is the best way to solve the crisis facing the UK economy and encourage growth?

28.11.2012

Every sector is a people business

Last week I was lucky to be invited to join a conference on skills development for the voluntary sector (Our People. Our Skills. Our Future.) at the CBI Centre here in London.

26.11.2012

Lessons from Sandy: the importance of social networks

Last week I visited New York.  Walking around Manhattan, the only visible signs of the chaos wrought by hurricane Sandy were the piles of neatly stacked sacks of belongings from homes and products from shops that the water destroyed.

23.11.2012

Exploring the Art of Exit in Wales: and elsewhere

Wales 2025 Public Services has been established with a view to asking long-term, ambitious and critical questions about the future of public services in Wales. Laura Bunt shares some reflections from their recent workshop in Cardiff on the Art of Exit, Nesta's report on the challenge of decommissioning public services.

19.11.2012

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