One key challenge of #socialvalue in local authority procurement: how do we overcome the conflict between social and local value? Future of London @LizHolford

The problem of S106: it’s a point of conflict and maybe not the best place to discuss #socialvalue Guy Battle Social Value Portal

Message from Alison Ramsey to commissioners: you have the authority to ensure your contracts deliver #socialvalue and ask for more from your supply chain SCAPE Future of London

Every public authority: ❌ “Design competitions are risky” ❌ “D&B is the only way to deliver projects cost-effectively” ❌ “Sustainable design is unaffordable” ❌ “Good design is too expensive” Norwich City Council: theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

This is what my bestie is up to in Paris: Why The Féminisme ? 💪 - helping companies and the world be better and fairer places for women 💪💪

I like the concept of "triple lock on public land" to change the culture of public land disposal Jonny Anstead 🏘🚶‍♂️🚲🌳 Architects’ Journal architectsjournal.co.uk/opinion/our-pu…

“Housing is a resource not a commodity” RUSS presenting an amazing community-led housing scheme and delivery model this morning NLA #NLAhousing

One of the founders of Black Females in Architecture is presenting the organisation to @ICClimited this morning, networks like this are so important #BlackHistoryMonth

Glad to read about @ICClimited Langarth Garden Village (Threemilestone) project in Lichfields ThinkTank report - very insightful overview of MHCLG Garden Communities programme lichfields.uk/media/5638/how…

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Best surprise this morning at our daily catch up

It is with great pride that we preserve the resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of Abolitionist Olaudah Equiano. Her monument is pictured here. You can read more about her history here: historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-li…

5 days left to apply for the Wick Together Fund 🎭🎨🎸💻 Organisations can apply for £5k to deliver arts, culture, skills & business support projects. A condition of the funding is to employ local creative freelancers in the delivery of these projects. hwfi.zone/commissions

"Is meanwhile use a good thing for the planet?" Anna from [ s p a c e ] thoughts on the resources implications of fitting a space for short-term uses

Calling all #creative sector SMEs! Echo are hosting a new #PeerNetworks programme, bringing together creative business leaders to build a support network, share collective wisdom & overcome business challenges. Interested? Full details here: economyofhours.com/peernetworks

I've #justdonated to help BADU provide festive seasonal hampers to bring some financial and food release to families over the festive holiday season. Donate on JustGiving and help raise £30000 justgiving.com/crowdfunding/b…

📢Can you help guide the future of freelancers in London? ✨Apply now to join the Advisory Group or delivery team for this exciting project - Creative Freelancers: Shaping London's Recovery. 📅Deadlines 10 & 12 March fueltheatre.com/projects/cfslr/ #artsjobs #artsops #LondonTogether

Hackney folk - we need you! As lockdown is drawing to an end, where will East London go next.. Join the chat at #Talkaoke with East LDN Creative Exploration at Grow, Hackney Tue 13 Apr 7PM bit.ly/3sQuBSR #CultureRecoveryFund #conversation #talkshow #Covid19 #future

Please do all you can to help evacuate people at risk in Afghanistan - before it is too late. Diane Abbott #EvacuateNow #OurResponsibility

Really interesting model to make sense of the complexity of travel behaviours, and make decisions accordingly