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LEISURE

GLL – a force for change

15 May 2024

GLL’s CEO Peter Bundey writes on how the company’s Social Enterprise model adds value to public s...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

'Fix the broken system'

By Sarah Longlands | 15 May 2024

Local authorities are taking the lead in trying to alleviate the climate crisis but there is a de...

ENVIRONMENT

Restoring resilience

15 May 2024

Councils need to own the leadership of the response to extreme weather events and should argue th...

LONDON COUNCILS

Costly housing crisis support crowds out prevention

By Jon Rowney | 15 May 2024

Jon Rowney says financial pressure on councils caused by the lack of affordable homes risks beco...

FINANCE

Could the beating stick be used to point out councils' efficiencies?

By Heather Jameson | 15 May 2024

While local government focuses on the stick used to beat it, where is the carrot?, asks Heather J...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

MJ Regen: Rebuilding Britain's homes

By Cllr Darren Rodwell | 14 May 2024

What should the next government should do to deliver on housing? Cllr Darren Rodwell says there a...

INFRASTRUCTURE

A proactive approach to climate change

By Andrew Spencer | 14 May 2024

Andrew Spencer discusses how Equans is creating sustainable communities through effective place-b...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

MJ Regen: The sum of all parts

By Phil Mayall | 14 May 2024

Combined authorities have the tools to drive regeneration but the private sector must work in par...

PLANNING

MJ Regen: Is planning reform the key to unlocking growth?

By Anthony Breach | 14 May 2024

The Cinderella planning service is suddenly in the spotlight. Can a sprinkling of fairy dust – an...

FINANCE

MJ Regen: How to grow when the cash runs out

By Dr Simon Kaye | 14 May 2024

With the current state of council finances, we need to look again at the role of local authoritie...