It is a simple question, but one that can create considerable confusion in project governance. In some organisations, the project start date is recorded when an idea first emerges. In others, it is when business case development begins. Some organisations only regard the project as having started once funding has been approved and delivery is authorised. These distinctions matter. The date a project is deemed to have started affects reporting, accountability, resource alloca

Most local authorities should now be preparing for their mid year point reviews. Budgets have been agreed, transformation programmes are in full swing, and service demand continues to evolve. It is also the point where many organisations begin to see whether the ambitions set in April are translating into measurable outcomes. A mid-year review should never be viewed as simply a financial health check or an exercise in reporting progress. It is an opportunity to pause, reflect

As England's devolution agenda continues to gather pace, Strategic Authorities and Combined Authorities are taking on greater responsibility for economic growth, transport, housing, regeneration, skills, and public service reform. Much of the discussion surrounding these new organisations focuses on governance frameworks, assurance processes, constitutions, and delegated powers. While these are all important, ensuring the right behaviours and values seems to have taken a back

The establishment of new Mayoral Strategic Authorities and Combined Authorities represents one of the most significant developments in English devolution. While much attention is often focused on geography, powers, funding, and political leadership, governance arrangements will ultimately determine whether the new organisation is able to make decisions efficiently and deliver meaningful outcomes for residents. Good governance should enable delivery, not become a barrier to it

Controls play an important role in the day to day running of any organisation. They help maintain consistency, manage risk, protect finances, ensure compliance, and support operational performance. Without effective controls, businesses can quickly experience confusion, duplication, financial loss, poor customer outcomes, and inconsistent decision making. But controls can stifle progress if used in the wrong way. However, while controls are necessary, there is a fine balance

Local government reform (LGR) is rarely short on ambition. Structural change, the formation of Mayoral Combined Authorities, and the consolidation of services all point toward a more strategic, regionally aligned future. Yet the reality on the ground is often more complex. LGR programmes do not fail because of intent. They falter when clarity, pace, and alignment begin to drift. At the centre of any successful transition sits a clearly defined Target Operating Model (TOM). Th

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