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3 bits of good news, 2 bits of bad news
And a couple of things that are just neutral news, I guess...
Sep 10 • 
Arlen Pettitt
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On Grief
I mark a significant date, and then give you some of the usual updates
Sep 3 • 
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August 2025

Empty homes, swimming pools, debts and trains
It's a local authority funding-heavy newsletter this week
Aug 27 • 
Arlen Pettitt
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2
Forth Yards, A levels, local by-elections
The Government has approved a £121.8m business case for the development of the Forth Yards site at the rear of Newcastle Central Station.
Aug 20 • 
Arlen Pettitt
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“Genius is not bound by geography”
Academic recruitment, roads, films, jobs and big cats
Aug 13 • 
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My guest appearance, worklessness and baby names
A short newsletter this week
Aug 6 • 
Arlen Pettitt
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July 2025

A SEN survey, and a work experience experience
Plus some snippets
Jul 30 • 
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4
Child Poverty, culture funding and green jobs
Plus some policy jobs
Jul 23 • 
Arlen Pettitt
4
Some signposts this week
A plan for workers, a plan for child poverty, a Pattern interview, and some stats on health
Jul 16 • 
Arlen Pettitt
2
By-elections, health, SEN and music
A varied update this week!
Jul 9 • 
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3
Climate, Children, Crown Works and Health
Plus a reminder of Wor Room networking on Monday
Jul 2 • 
Arlen Pettitt
4

June 2025

My Industrial-Grade Cynicism
Industrial Strategy, FDI, Air Quality, Ageing, and Women in Engineering
Jun 25 • 
Arlen Pettitt
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