@AkashPaun

Programme Director @instituteforgov / Devolution / Constitution / Government

 London
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Joined October 2011
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I don't normally post personal things but... For our final day of homeschooling yesterday, my son (8) and I watched and discussed the famous MLK speech. And then he had to write his own with no help (except I told him "gonna" is not a real word). Here it is ❤️
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And here’s @AkashPaun and I on whether Mayors can be part of the answer to rebuilding trust in govt instituteforgovernment.org.u…

Can mayors be the answer to low public trust in government? | Institute for Government

New research by the IfG, More in Common and the University of York reveals what people really think about government.

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NEW: As @andyburnham meets the first ministers of Scotland & Wales, we’ve published a brand new @instituteforgov paper by top colleagues @AkashPaun and @matthew_fright setting out how the new PM needs to a new strategy for the Union instituteforgovernment.org.u…

The Burnham government needs a new strategy for the Union | Institute for Government

To deliver growth in every postcode, Burnham must build a genuine partnership with the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Great to be on BBC News earlier, giving an instant response to @andyburnham's big speech on devolution. Hear my thoughts (and see my messy kitchen backdrop😬) here youtube.com/watch?v=2GV5sZwu…
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We're about to kick off day 2 of our #CPC fringe programme. Join us in Exchange 6-7 at 10:30 for our event on how mayors can improve skills and productivity to drive regional growth, with @paulbristow79 @Duncanivison @LouiseMcKinlay @UoMPolicy @AkashPaun instituteforgovernment.org.u…
An image ad for an IfG event at the Conservative Party Conference. How can mayors improve skills and productivity to drive regional growth? Tuesday 7 October | 10:30–11:30 Speakers: Mayor Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester Cllr Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity at Essex County Council This event will be chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. This event is held in partnership with Policy@Manchester - The University of Manchester.

ALT An image ad for an IfG event at the Conservative Party Conference. How can mayors improve skills and productivity to drive regional growth? Tuesday 7 October | 10:30–11:30 Speakers: Mayor Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester Cllr Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity at Essex County Council This event will be chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. This event is held in partnership with Policy@Manchester - The University of Manchester.

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On Monday I was honoured to host the launch of the @LondonAssembly new report on devolution, Trusting London to Deliver. A valuable discussion about how we strengthen our city and ensure Londoners’ voices are heard. 🌆
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What makes for effective mayoral leadership? Bloomberg Center for Cities Director Jorrit de Jong discussed how new mayors can use their platform to bring benefits to their regions at an event hosted by the @instituteforgov with Deputy Director @Emma_Norris & @AkashPaun, Programme Director for Devolution. “With the most complex urban problems, you are always going to have to navigate multi-jurisdictional issues,” De Jong said. “Local governments are closest to the residents and the closest to the problem. So, even if they don't have full authority, mayors are in a unique position to lead problem-solving efforts that require collaboration.” Watch the discussion here: bit.ly/3YQRWWM.
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So the UK Government has just reached a 12 year deal on the devolved issue of fishing without any recourse, involvement or approval of Scottish Government and other Devolved Administrations. It follows cancellation of last three EFRA inter ministerial meetings by UK government.
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Confirmed: EU-reset deal is now done. Key stumbling block overnight was fishing rights & EU pressure to link with SPS. They’ve agreed: 🐟EU access to UK fishing grounds extended until 2038 with UK side arguing annual renegotiations didn’t suit anybody. 🐟 no link between fishing & SPS which means no time limit on duration of checks on sales of food, animal & other agric products
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Next Wednesday, 21 May, @instituteforgov is hosting Jorrit de Jong, Director of the Bloomberg @CenterforCities at @Harvard University to discuss "Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors?" Sign up here instituteforgovernment.org.u…

Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors? | Institute...

This event discussed what lessons England’s growing cohort of mayors can learn from other countries.

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EVENT | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester 📅Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45 We are pleased to welcome @AndyBurnhamGM to discuss how Greater Manchester will use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth Register👇 instituteforgovernment.org.u…
IfG event banner Event titled 'A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester' on Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45. Speakers: Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

ALT IfG event banner Event titled 'A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester' on Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45. Speakers: Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

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The new Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) held its first meeting yesterday. To find out more about GLCCA, its powers and the candidates for the first mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, visit my @instituteforgov explainer 👇 instituteforgovernment.org.u…
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The Mayor of London has launched a public consultation on his plans to transform Oxford street using a mayoral development corporation (MDC). To learn about what an MDC is and what powers they have, check out my @instituteforgov explainer: instituteforgovernment.org.u…
Mayor's Press Office@LDN_pressoffice28 Feb 2025
.@MayorofLondon has launched the public consultation on the biggest transformation of Oxford Street in history. The consultation runs until 2 May, and the Mayor is encouraging everyone to have their say on these proposals to breathe new life into Oxford Street.

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Very kind and flattering of @LGiU to include me in their list of 25 top thinkers in local government. There are lots of far more deserving names than me on there that I recommend following! lgiu.org/publication/lgius-t…

LGIU's top 25 thinkers in local government - LGIU

We're spotlighting 25 leading thinkers who are seeking to address local government's most pressing challenges. Our list celebrates the vibrancy and innovation within this sector which leads to real...

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The govt has formally invited local government reorganisation proposals from councils in 21 two-tier areas and 19 unitaries. But how can these areas make a success of it? Our next @instituteforgov devolution event will try to answer this question and many more. Register now 👇
Institute for Government@instituteforgov17 Feb 2025
EVENT: How to make a success of local government reorganisation 🗓️ Monday 3 March, 17:00 Join us as we explore Labour's ambitious agenda and the benefits and risks of moving from two-tier to unitary local govt with @eveyroo @asmithinnotts @phillipwoolley instituteforgovernment.org.u…
An image for an IfG event. How to make a success of local government reorganisation Monday 3 March, 17:00-18:00 Eve Roodhouse, Director of Strategy and Policy at the Local Government Association Adrian Smith, Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire County Council Phillip Woolley, Partner, Head of Public Sector Consulting at Grant Thornton UK LLP The event will be chaired by Dr Matthew Fright, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK LLP for kindly supporting this event.

ALT An image for an IfG event. How to make a success of local government reorganisation Monday 3 March, 17:00-18:00 Eve Roodhouse, Director of Strategy and Policy at the Local Government Association Adrian Smith, Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire County Council Phillip Woolley, Partner, Head of Public Sector Consulting at Grant Thornton UK LLP The event will be chaired by Dr Matthew Fright, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK LLP for kindly supporting this event.

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At the @instituteforgov we're looking at how devolution is enabling innovation in adult skills. Check out this write up from my recent trip to Liverpool City Region
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How the mayor of Liverpool City Region is addressing local skills shortages @MiIIieMitchell tells us what she learned from her visit to the Liverpool City Region and why further skills devolution should be high on mayors' wish lists instituteforgovernment.org.u…

How the mayor of Liverpool City Region is addressing local skills shortages | Institute for...

Further skills devolution should be high on mayors' wish lists.

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How to make Westminster’s relations with Wales and Scotland work Read the comment by @AkashPaun and @MiIIieMitchell summarising lessons from our recent Ministers Reflect interviews 👇 instituteforgovernment.org.u…

How to make Westminster’s relations with Wales and Scotland work | Institute for Government

Nine former Scottish and Welsh ministers reflect on Westminster’s approach to devolution.

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Looking to kickstart your career in communications? Applications are now open to join our team as a Communications Intern, starting in early July 2025. ⏰ Closing date: Monday 3 March, 11:00 Find out more instituteforgovernment.org.u…
A job ad for a Communications Intern at the Institute for Government. Full-time, fixed-term internship starting in early July 2025 and finishing in late October 2026. Salary £29,000 per annum Deadline Monday 3 March, 11:00

ALT A job ad for a Communications Intern at the Institute for Government. Full-time, fixed-term internship starting in early July 2025 and finishing in late October 2026. Salary £29,000 per annum Deadline Monday 3 March, 11:00

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I’ve written for @instituteforgov on Labour’s make-or-break year of government and the challenges ministers will need to meet… instituteforgovernment.org.u…

2025: A make-or-break year for the Labour government | Institute for Government

New polling for the IfG has revealed some tricky findings for the government.

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The devolution revolution: What next for England’s mayors? Join us at Government 2025 on Tuesday 21 January when @BenHouchen and @ClaireWard4EM will join @AkashPaun to discuss how well mayors are working with central government – and what powers they need instituteforgovernment.org.u…
The devolution revolution: What next for England’s mayors? Tuesday 21 January, 16:15–17:00 This event will take place at the IfG's Government 2025 annual conference. Two of England’s elected mayors join an expert panel to explore how well mayors are working with central government – and what powers they need. Ben Houchen, Mayor of Tees Valley Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands This panel will be chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

ALT The devolution revolution: What next for England’s mayors? Tuesday 21 January, 16:15–17:00 This event will take place at the IfG's Government 2025 annual conference. Two of England’s elected mayors join an expert panel to explore how well mayors are working with central government – and what powers they need. Ben Houchen, Mayor of Tees Valley Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands This panel will be chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

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EVENT: What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England? 🗓️Wednesday 18 Dec, 09:30-10:30 Join our webinar when @matthew_fright @RMCMcKee @AkashPaun @tompope0 discuss the govt's plans to extend devolution across England and the challenges ahead instituteforgovernment.org.u…
An image for an IfG event. What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England? Wednesday 18 December 2024, 09:30 — 10:30 The panel: Matthew Fright, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government

ALT An image for an IfG event. What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England? Wednesday 18 December 2024, 09:30 — 10:30 The panel: Matthew Fright, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government

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EVENT: What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England? 🗓️ Wednesday 18 Dec, 09:30-10:30 Join our webinar when @matthew_fright @RMCMcKee @AkashPaun @tompope0 discuss the govt's plans to extend devolution across England and the challenges ahead instituteforgovernment.org.u…
An image for an IfG event. What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England? Wednesday 18 December 2024, 09:30 — 10:30 The panel: Matthew Fright, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government

ALT An image for an IfG event. What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England? Wednesday 18 December 2024, 09:30 — 10:30 The panel: Matthew Fright, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government

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