A crackdown on sexism is the first step towards equality
For a senior woman in local government to be subjected to comments about her 'good breeding hips' is appalling, says Heather Jameson - and 'let's not even get started on BAME representation'.
Protecting town centres
10/06/2019 Debenhams CVA: Josh Myerson and Andrew Haughey explain what councils and local authorities can do to protect their town centres. |
Reframing the apprenticeship levy deadline for spending
05/06/2019 Lizzy Grayson discusses how the apprenticeship levy has changed post-deadline for spending . |
The rise of anti-social behaviour: Can we stop it?
04/06/2019 Rebecca Bryant suggests collaboration, communication and transparency are key to tackling the rise in anti-social behaviour. |
Unchaining social value
31/05/2019 A new report reveals some councils are building social value into their procurement – but that senior council decision makers must take more interest in securing broader benefits when commissioning services. |
Are local authorities the new power players in the energy market?
29/05/2019 Investment in renewable energy is becoming increasingly popular as a means to optimise existing assets. Clare Davey investigates this growing trend. |
Helping to tackle bullying and harassment
28/05/2019 Sylvia Sage outlines how councils can tackle inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. |
Consumer standards obligations on housing stock-owning councils
24/05/2019 Fiona MacGregor, the chief executive of the Regulator of Social Housing, considers the consumer standards obligations on councils that own housing stock. |
Can investing in property pay for services?
23/05/2019 Investing in property to help pay for services is an idea whose time may have passed, says Mark Whitehead |
Cloud migration: Key considerations for local authorities
22/05/2019 Cloud migration is a key priority for many organisations. Paul Mercina outlines what councils have to think about when they make the move to the cloud. |
Mission possible
21/05/2019 Jonathan Sharp explores how digital transformation is changing the face of local government. |
Harnessing the power of place can lead to better pay
17/05/2019 Douglas White explains why the Living Wage Places movement is gaining traction across the country. |
Healing the divisions through local economic power
16/05/2019 The nation is becoming increasingly divided, but a think tank report on Britain post-Brexit provides a positive vision for the future, says Mark Whitehead. |
How councils can improve support for independent living
14/05/2019 Paul Smith outlines his five top tips on how councils can improve the outcomes for disabled people living in their area. |
Open up to scrutiny
09/05/2019 For many councils scrutiny has failed to live up to its potential, says Ed Hammond. But he hopes new statutory guidance out today will help them take active steps to promote and support the function. |
Fatal accidents and criminal liability
08/05/2019 Fatal accidents are usually preventable which leads to questions of responsibility and criminal liability. Guy Bastable and Tom McNeill seek to explain when organisations and individuals will be found criminally liable, for which offences, and with what sanction. |
Capping exit payments in the public sector
07/05/2019 Kim Howell explores how the ongoing uncertainty about the proposed cap on exit payments should be managed by employers in local government. |
The use of drones in local government
03/05/2019 Aerial unmanned vehicles – drones – have hit the headlines after reports that councils are using them to inspect dodgy building work. Mark Whitehead looks at the issues involved. |
Coming to terms with late payments
02/05/2019 Neil Washington explains how the public sector can strengthen SMEs by ensuring their contractors operate fair payment terms. |
Play as a powerful motivator
26/04/2019 Beth Cooper explores the value of play and green places in preserving the nation’s health. |
Neuroscience and knife crime
24/04/2019 Gifford Sutherland, knife crime expert at The Training Hub, provides some insight into neuroscience, young people and knife crime. |
The March issue of Local Government News explores alternative funding channels that are available to councils beyond the Public Works Loan Board, what hurdles merging councils face in coming together, and how local government is handling GDPR.
This issue also has a special highways and street lighting section exploring how councils can use lighting to embark on their smart city journey and using IoT technology to weather the storm.
