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GIB sale 'won't affect investment landscape'

By James Evison | 26 April 2017

The sell-off of the Green Investment Bank (GIB) will impact future sustainability opportunities f...

AWM is top bidder for £14m waste deal

By James Evison | 26 April 2017

Bradford City Council has named Associated Waste Management (AWM) as the preferred bidder for a p...

MacDonald commits to £6m Lambeth scheme

By James Evison | 20 April 2017

Plans to undertake a large-scale regeneration project in Lambeth have moved a step closer with co...

Metro mayors must deliver bold socio-economic vision

By James Evison | 11 April 2017

A ‘bold social and economic vision’ needs to be delivered if metro mayors are to be a success, ac...

Inflexible funding may scupper apprenticeship levy

By James Evison | 11 April 2017

London Councils has warned a lack of flexibility on funding for apprenticeships could scupper the...

Trio of Welsh authorities sign IT deal to tackle early intervention

By James Evison | 11 April 2017

Three Welsh councils have signed up to Capita IT software to help address issues impacting vulner...

UKHCA wants less demanding contracts from local authorities

By James Evison | 28 March 2017

Councils need to provide less burdensome, long-term contracts to help struggling homecare provide...

Council venture to deliver cost benefits

By James Evison | 28 March 2017

Westminster City Council has launched a cost-saving service with procurement consultancy, 4C Asso...

Sector needs to change mindset on purchasing

By James Evison | 28 March 2017

Public sector bodies including councils must ‘change their mindset’ on cross-working with the pri...

Interim directors to leave Wolverhampton

By James Evison | 27 March 2017

Two interim directors are leaving Wolverhampton City Council, it has been announced.