A golden age of local government
Tim Pope says that the coronavirus crisis has led to a renewed sense of purpose and ingenuity in local government.
Councils' commissioning must boost communities says report
15/04/2020 The public sector should adopt Community Value Charters as a standardised way of evaluating social value and improving the lives of local residents, a new report has urged. |
Councils pledge to 'keep it local'
04/03/2020 Eleven councils have pledged to move away from big outsourcing contracts and keep local services in the hands of local community organisations. |
Handyperson Services ‘unsung heroes’ in supporting independent living
20/02/2020 A new report has called for the work done by Handyperson Services in keeping vulnerable people safe to be fully recognised by commissioners. |
Local authorities will continue to commission public health services
10/06/2019 Councils will continue to commission local public health services, a government review has concluded. |
Clinical Commissioning Groups ‘failing to function effectively’
20/12/2018 An inquiry into the role of Clinical Commissioning Groups has been launched after a report warned many were ‘failing to function effectively’. |
Clinical commissioners making ‘positive contribution’ to local economies
14/12/2016 Clinical commissioners are making a ‘positive contribution’ to their local economies, new report finds. |
Survey reveals 70% of councils using Social Value Act to meet challenges
28/11/2016 Seven out of ten councils are using the Social Value Act when commissioning or procuring services, according to the results of our local government survey. |
New guidance for local commissioners published
26/09/2016 A new skills and employment commissioning guide has been released in order to help local commissioners take advantage of the devolution agenda. |
This issue of Public Property examines how how flexible workspaces can lead the way in regeneration for local authorities, Why local authority intervention is key to successful urban regeneration schemes and if the Government’s challenge of embracing beauty is an opportunity for communities.
The March issue also takes a closer look at Blackburn with Darwen Council's first digital health hub to help people gain control over health and care services.
