One Story
councils, covid and better futures
A celebration of the true grit of people in councils and communities, which has been shown in spades during the pandemic. 60 councils and the communities they work with share compelling stories of what holds us together now and will continue to do so in future. Surprising, diverse and moving, this book captures the essence of public service.
It’s in the blood
Doing what matters, like public servants did after WW2. Why we do what we do and how we’ll survive together in future.
Written by Dawn Reeves, Fran Collingham, Paul Masterman and Darren Caveney. Read by Skye Hallam.
Never give up
As her daughters play on the beach, a young mum recognises the people who helped her along a rocky path and sees possible futures.
Written by Georgia Turner and David Kennedy, read by Rachel Summers
Registrars register
Supporting families and communities through death, marriage and birth. It’s the circle of life.
Written by Julie Gillies and read by Hayley Doherty
Taking the lid off
Then something astounding happened... communities, charities and councils working together during covid. The benefits will stay with us.
Written by Chris West, read by Chris Larner