Lizzie Insall

Interested in place. Like people, love the outdoors (prefer the latter without the former). Working @Futuregov, formerly @innovation_unit and @InstituteGC

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

I know that with #Cop26 everyone has something to say about climate this week, but I thought this was a helpful blog from @Stef_W and Zung on the lessons #localgov can learn from digital on how to move beyond plans and into action

https://t.co/FFmBzU2F4O

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

We've been thinking for a while about getting an electric car. If ever I needed a trigger to push me over the line these petrol queues are it. @SustainableStA @CountUsInSOCIAL

[TPXimpact | B Corp™ @TPXimpact]

We're taking steps in our journey in making an even bigger impact. With all the success and incredible work we’ve done together, we cannot underestimate how much more there is to do.

Today is that day and we’re proud to launch TPXimpact.

https://t.co/2aWn6SY7CP

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

Finally, as @kathodwyer points out - #localgov is dependent on central gov funding because it doesn't have the finance to invest in anything beyond statutory services

(reminds me of a paper i wrote last year for @InstituteGC….)

https://t.co/iT6GiSiruB

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

Just been listening to this great podcast on levelling up - has prompted some reflections @lgcplus

[TPXimpact | B Corp™ @TPXimpact]

🎙️ The next episode of The Local Authority podcast with @lgcplus is live. 🎉

Listen now to hear @adamwalther, @kathodwyer @sthelenscouncil and Elizabeth Campbell @RBKC talk all things around 'Levelling Up'.👏

https://t.co/BlMb6UbxN3

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

It has also opened up a definitional quagmire - an unhelpful distraction.

But the phrase itself is also problematic because:
- it leads places to emphasise their deficits not their assets
- in being competitive it enhances rather than removes division between places

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

@SustainableStA @pleriche I have a zipper on a backpack that I need to repair but don't know where to start. Any tips?

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

@SustainableStA @thelocalfoodie @StAlbansFDF @StAlbansLunch For a centre piece, this rainbow pie is my favourite
https://t.co/htRI3uxqeV

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the experience is persuading central government that greater engagement is the way forward.

As the paper argues, what they need is not short term tactics, but longer term reform.

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

It is not surprising that the spat between central gov and GM hinges on £££

The relationship between central and local government is broken.

As my paper from last week argues it can’t be fixed unless the funding of local government is reformed.

https://t.co/N010dootzI

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

National government’s determination to avoid a national lock down is bringing it head to head with the local leaders they have ignored and undermined for years. Its not surprising they are using the opportunity to express themselves.

[Hermione Dace @DaceHermione]

Banning plant-based products from using meat-related labels contradicts the EU's commitment to a sustainable food system through its Farm to Fork Strategy, and is bad for consumers. MEPs should reject the ban https://t.co/r04fpWibFs

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

Be the PM: get stuck into @ianmulheirn's data and work out what the policy response should be to 2nd wave

Although implementing your policy presumes you are adept at things like engagement and diplomacy with local leaders

[Ian Mulheirn @ianmulheirn]

What should the policy response to the second wave be? Is there a trade-off between the economy and controlling the virus?

I've put together a model that you can download to figure out the answers. Take a look and tell me what you find!
https://t.co/Njdh2BXVRs

[Lizzie Insall @InsallLizzie]

We must talk about the reality of how the recovery and consensus to tackle climate change interact. This promises to be a great discussion.