Martin Ford 05 September 2024

Mayors asked to take lead in drive against extremism

Local political leaders have been asked to spearhead efforts to tackle extremism and foster greater community cohesion following a summer of disorder.

Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has written to metro mayors to ask them to develop plans to shape the long-term future of their areas.

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Potholes: Treating the illness not just the symptom

With the publication of the ALARM survey, chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance, David Giles, talks to LocalGov about investing in local roads.

Is enough being done to meet the 1.5m housing target?

Jonathan Pearson, director of Residentially, asks if the Government is doing enough to meet its 1.5 million new homes target.

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Council chiefs defend six figure salaries

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EXCLUSIVE: Auditors look into chief's £327k payoff

Councils accused of publishing ‘biased’ LGR survey

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New Products

UK-first tool developed by Bluesky scores areas green credentials to aid urban planners

New partnership drives improved air quality and healthier homes in social housing

ShuttleID launches 90-day free trial for local authorities

New steps to keep tenants safe

Invision360 secures Innovate UK smart grant for VITA EHCP generator

New technology to revolutionise air quality monitoring

How to manage the risk of stairs without spending £000s

Case Studies

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Acrospire Enhances Harlington Underpass with Energy-Saving Vandal-Resistant Lighting

Croydon Council selects integrated corporate GIS to improve efficiencies

Bath & North East Somerset Council Shines Light on Heritage Preservation with Acrospire's LED Upgrade

Airtech Improves Indoor Air Quality and Tackles Mould for Mid-Devon Social Housing Resident

Acrospire's Sustainable Lighting Solution for Luton Bus Shelters

PSM Level Transmitters - helping to safeguard vehicle safety in regional gateway tunnel

Company Anouncements

Envirobed® CD534: The benchmark for bedding mortars since 2005

Vent-Axia Supports Global Recycling Day 2025

Vent-Axia Publishes Free eBook to Help Social Housing Landlords Navigate Awaab’s Law

Unlock Awaab’s Law compliance with audits

Make a dent in the £100m compensation claim bill

Alliance Leisure Gets All ISG Affected Developments Back On Track

Step Change in Improving Delivery of Home Adaptations

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Partner Content

Circular highways is a necessity not an aspiration – and it’s within our grasp

Shell is helping power the journey towards a circular paving industry with Shell Bitumen LT R, a new product for roads that uses plastics destined for landfill as part of the additives to make the bitumen.

Support from Effective Energy Group for Local Authorities to Deliver £430m Sustainable Warmth Funded Energy Efficiency Projects

Effective Energy Group is now offering its support to the 40 Local Authorities who have received a share of the £430m to deliver their projects on the ground by surveying properties and installing measures.

Pay.UK – the next step in Bacs’ evolution

Dougie Belmore explains how one of the main interfaces between you and Bacs is about to change.

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