Guest Blogs
Southern Policy Centre publishes occasional blog posts by individuals from across the central South which look at some of the challenges our communities face and how they’re being tackled.
A Smart Manifesto for the South
A Smart Manifesto for the South This is a guest post by Chris Cooper. Chris has been involved in smart community projects for almost a decade at KnowNow Information and prior to this at IBM. Chris is a member of the SDS/2 committee at the BSI, creating and applying smart community standards. Chris […]
How Cool is the South Coast’s Technology Scene?
How Cool is the South Coast’s Technology Scene? This is a guest blog by Phil Clark. Phil is the Chair of TechSolent CIC, a social enterprise working with local industry, education institutions and government bodies to drive the sector forward. With 500 members across the technology sector in the region, […]
Social Enterprise and levelling up
Social Enterprise and levelling up to an inclusive and sustainable economy for central southern England This is a guest blog by John Merritt, a Director of Social Enterprise Link (Wessex). John was born in Hampshire, started work at 16 and spent most of his working life in three industrial sectors. The […]
Southampton National City Park project
Let’s make cities in the central South greener, healthier and wilder: the Southampton National City Park project This is a guest blog by Milo Maguire from the Southampton National Park City project. The content of this post is solely the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the […]
Life after Covid – Building Back Fairer in the South
Life after Covid – Building Back Fairer in the South This is a guest blog by Councillor Dave Shields who is currently Southampton City Councillor for the Freemantle Ward. Dave was born, raised and educated in Southampton. Leaving full time school education at 17 he held a number of jobs […]
The Circular Economy – just how do we do that?
The Circular Economy – just how do we do that? This is a guest blog by Chas Bradfield, who recently stepped down as Strategic Director – Place at Winchester City Council after a career in the health service, local government and regeneration consultancy work. Town centre regeneration has been a […]
Time for London and the South East to listen to Frank
Time for London and the South East to listen to Frank This is a guest post by Nick Bowes. Nick is Chief Executive of Centre for London. He was most recently the Mayoral Director of Policy at the Greater London Authority. Nick has previously worked at the Royal Society, EEF […]
Responding and adapting to Covid-19: a Chief Executive’s reflection
Responding and adapting to Covid-19: a chief executive’s reflection This is a guest post by Paul Cox, the Chief Executive at Eastleigh College. Paul also serves on a wide range of external educational and employer bodies, including the Hampshire Principals’ Group, and the Eastleigh Consortium Heads and Principals. Paul is also […]
The arts and culture – building momentum beyond the pandemic?
The arts and culture – building momentum beyond the pandemic? This is a guest post by Jane Bryant who recently stepped down as Chief Executive of Artswork. Jane is currently Chair of Winchester Poetry Festival and a Trustee of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy (UK). She is also an active practising musician and […]