We recently brought together a Community of Practice on Place – a collective of leaders working in local systems, exploring what it means to lead for place when place itself is changing shape. Not simply a geographic label, place was understood as emotional, political, and lived; made up of relationships, history, structures and contradictions. The provocation that opened the session was powerful: Change is constant — so how do we hold onto our sense of place, and our connection to it, ev...| Leadership Centre
As the conversation around devolution and local government reform sharpens, the tension between centralisation and meaningful local autonomy is more palpable than ever. Councils across the country are navigating expansion, mergers, and restructuring – all while striving to maintain a strong sense of place and identity for their communities.| Leadership Centre
Writing for the Leadership Centre are devolution experts (pictured left to right) Cllr Ruth Dombey OBE, Toby Savage and Elise Wilson. Ruth is the former Liberal Democrat Leader of Sutton Borough Council and a member of the Committee on Standards in Public Life. Toby is the former Conservative Leader of South Gloucestershire Council and founding member and past Deputy Mayor of the West of England Combined Authority. Elise is the former Labour Leader of Stockport Borough Council and Greater Man...| Leadership Centre
The Leadership Centre’s flagship programme, Future Vision, has long stood as a beacon for senior leaders navigating the complexities of public service. Since its inception in 2012, the programme has continually adapted to meet the dynamic challenges faced by leaders across the UK. The 2025 iteration marks a significant evolution, reflecting the more rapidly shifting landscape of UK governance and the pressing need for adaptive, cross-sector leadership.| Leadership Centre
