Agenda item

Presentation with Cllr Paul Watson, Leader, Sunderland City Council and David Hill, Chief Executive, Milton Keynes.

The Board noted the report, which outlined the joint project between the LGA, SOLACE and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) that sponsor the Local Government Knowledge Navigator.

Cllr Paul Watson, Leader of Sunderland City Council and David Hill, Chief Executive of Milton Keynes Council presented on how their councils have benefited from research and local research partnerships. Both speakers outlined a number of innovative projects where they utilise knowledge, data and evidence derived from research to assist their councils improve their functions and services.

Action

• To look at how best to promote the good practice of councils in this area, such as Sunderland and Milton Keynes, to a wider audience.