New government, same funding pressures Back in March 2024, Leapwise warned about Austerity 2.0. (1) We set out how tight public finances would mean stagnant budgets for many Whitehall departments, even as service demands continue to increase. For policing, there...
Making big changes in the public sector is hard. One only has to look at the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s (IPA) assessment (1) of the biggest government projects to spot this. According to their latest annual report (2022-2023), only 10% of projects are...
At Leapwise, we are driven by our commitment to do meaningful work – helping public sector organisations address complex challenges and deliver high performance. We pride ourselves on our evidence-based approach and our team’s dedication. Today, we are excited...
Six Ways to Be a Great Police and Crime Commissioner Last week’s election saw the arrival of 37 new Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) across England and Wales. How can they make a difference? An important, misunderstood role The role of the Police and Crime...
Seven Pillars of Public Sector Turnaround Amid tight budgets and increasing demand pressures, it is now only the best managed (or luckiest!) public services that are consistently achieving great results for the public. Five police forces in England and Wales are...