Chief Executive at CCN
London, England
Joined May 2022
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Simon Edwards retweeted
Bravo, @Keir_Starmer, for getting in an Adviser on Women and Girls who thinks the definition of women and girls includes men and boys. That'll definitely win back people who believe Labour's a party for smug, lanyard-wearing, luxury-belief-espousing cultural elitists. 1/2
I’m delighted to appoint @HarrietHarman as my Adviser on Women and Girls.
Harriet is a strong advocate for women and girls and I know she will deliver greater opportunity for women in public life.
I’m committed to tackling structural misogyny that is a barrier for too many women and girls. I look forward to working with Harriet to drive forward action on this important issue.
ALT Keir Starmer sits with Harriet Harman in the garden at Downing Street.
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Harriet Harman and her then husband, Jack Dromey, were senior officials in the National Council for Civil Liberties (Now known as Liberty) when they supported the Paedophile Information Exchange and allowed it to affiliate to NCCL.
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Simon Edwards retweeted
Some news!
I’ll be joining the Policy Unit at Downing Street from next week, where I’ll be leading on children and young people.
There’s a lot of work to do and the stakes couldn’t be higher. I can’t wait to get stuck in.
Congratulations to @carysroberts & @rachelstatham_ who have both been recruited into the Downing Street Policy Unit!
We're sad to see them go, but delighted to announce that @harry_qp has been appointed interim executive director.
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This is behind paywall and so here are some key points
I helped write the last Labour 10-year NHS plan. Here’s what I learned hsj.co.uk/policy-and-regulat…
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Read our statement on the publication of the @covidinquiryuk's Module 1 report into the preparedness for the pandemic
local.gov.uk/about/news/uk-c…
It is vital that #localgov is at the heart of developing the response to the Inquiry's 10 recommendations
Simon Edwards retweeted
"You have from me a commitment to reset the relationship between central & #LocalGov."
Pleased to welcome Secretary of State for @mhclg @AngelaRayner and Minister for #LocalGov @JimfromOldham to Councillor's Forum today where they took questions from cllrs across the country.
ALT Angela Rayner smiling sat next to LGA Chair Louise Gittins
ALT Angela Rayner speaking at a lectern to a crowded room
ALT Leader of the Conservative Group, Cllr Kevin Bentley asking a question to the panel
ALT Angela Rayner speaking at a lectern to a room full of seated people
Simon Edwards retweeted
Approached by 20 men in two hours: The reality of being a woman alone at night
Full story: itv.com/news/2024-07-17/appr…
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👏 A big thank you to everyone who came to our joint CCN and @LGiU reception tonight.
On the day of the King’s Speech, we’ve had a great time catching up with familiar and new faces from local government - and beyond - as we discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Simon Edwards retweeted
🚨 Tomorrow we launch a report which analyses the new costs of implementing the forthcoming adult social care charging reforms - scheduled for October 2025 - and how well prepared councils are to implement the changes.
It will be available on our website from 6am!
Simon Edwards retweeted
Spot on from new @cabinetofficeuk minister @Georgia_Gould- there’s a massive waste of money in the system when central govt doesn't work effectively with #localgov and forces short termism over taking a long term, strategic & collaborative approach. politicshome.com/news/articl…
Simon Edwards retweeted
Director of Policy Sally Warren has announced she will be leaving The King’s Fund to start a new senior role at the Department for Health and Social Care. Read our statement here: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and…
Simon Edwards retweeted
“It is imperative that reform allows us to better capture funds for infrastructure that both enables and mitigates development."
The @FT covers our response to yesterday's announcements, as we call for a focus on infrastructure as well as housing ⬇️
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Simon Edwards retweeted
I totally agree, Sajid. It always seemed bizarre not to mention the most important part of the very sector that the Department is responsible for!
Simon Edwards retweeted
IMPOWER are proud to announce a new operating model with team changes:
Ben Evans, @DebCrossan, and @JamesSwaffield4 have become Managing Directors
@jeremyjcooper75 and @jonainger are now Executive Directors
@dom_luscombe, @MartinEllender and Paul Henry promoted to Directors
ALT https://www.impower.co.uk/2024/07/08/announcing-our-new-operating-model/
Simon Edwards retweeted
The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP @RachelReevesMP has been appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer @hmtreasury.
ALT The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP @AngelaRayner has been appointed Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities @luhc.
She will also be Deputy Prime Minister.
#Reshuffle
ALT The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP appointed Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. She will also be Deputy Prime Minister.
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Dr Hillary Cass has been made a cross-bench peer.
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"County authorities will be key in delivering the government’s key priorities in economic growth, planning, and public service reform."
Read our full response to the #GeneralElection2024 result ⤵️
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Simon Edwards retweeted
In amongst the national political fray of the general election, take a moment to read this brilliant blog ⬇️
@CatrionaMaclay sets out routes to reinvigorate local democracy through creative & more meaningful approaches to neighbourhood forums 🗳️🤝🏘️ newlocal.org.uk/articles/sha…
Simon Edwards retweeted
✍️ Today's @yorkshirepost contains an op-ed on why local government should matter to the main political parties during the election period, off the back of CCN launching its new Manifesto for Counties. ⬇️
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opi…
Simon Edwards retweeted
We are delighted to be working with our colleagues at the Council to offer our Children in Care and Care Leavers valuable work experience this summer! @CambsCC #workexperience #career
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