Creating Communities
Eric SandelandsSocial value and social capital in urban and rural development. Helping communities thrive.
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The Cabinet Office’s Revised Social Value Model
Photo: Cabinet Office
On 5 August 2026, the UK Cabinet Office published Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 026, introducing a revised Social Value Model for central government contracts.
It redefines social value narrowly as “taking account o...
How Gregory VII Influences the Modern World
The Surprisingly Long-Lasting Legacy of a First Millennium Pope
I think I might be becoming over influenced by Tom Holland. I’m a big fan of his podcast The Rest is History with Dominic Sandbrook, but more recently have found myself readin...
The Book Town Movement
Wall display at Books and Bakes in Wigtown
Cards on the table, I think I’ve become hooked on the book town movement. At the time of writing, I’ve just got home from the wonderful Wigtown on the Machars Peninsula in southwest Scotland.
It...
Converting Freight-Only Railway Lines to Passenger Use
Skinningrove (Photo: Pictures of England)
Decent infrastructure is pretty much a prerequisite for thriving towns and villages. And places where distances aren’t really all that great can feel cut off, remote and, to coin a phrase, left beh...
The Resurgence of Traditional Architecture
Timeless Beauty Meets Contemporary Needs
In recent years, there has been a noticeable and growing interest in traditional architecture.
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I write mainly on social value, and stories of community development and human connection. My background is in leading stakeholders though change on major construction programs, integrating governance with program delivery and community impact.
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