Context
In June, Zöe Franklin attended the launch of a new innovative partnership between the University of Surrey and Guildford and Waverley borough councils. The initiative aims to apply university research expertise to real-world problems such as housing shortages and planning issues.
Question
It is really good to hear about that partnership working with local communities and local government. In June, I had the privilege of going to the launch of a new innovative partnership between the University of Surrey and Guildford and Waverley borough councils, which is seeking to apply the university’s global research expertise to real-world problems faced by local communities, from creating better housing to addressing the shortage of planners. How will the Government support important initiatives like this, which seek to deliver on the Government’s aim to innovate and improve public service delivery and which matter even more as local government reorganisation progresses across Surrey?
Answer from Georgia Gould (Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office)
As I said, one of the best parts of my job is getting to visit amazing projects like that partnership, and I would be delighted to see the work that is happening there. Our missions are not just for Government but for the whole country. We need councils, universities and communities to come together, so that partnership is incredibly important. As I set out, the test, learn and grow programme is about finding those innovators and partnerships and spreading great practice. I look forward to hearing more about it.
Not addressed: Specific support measures for the initiative were not detailed; only general encouragement was provided.
How: General Encouragement, Broad Statements
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