Creating net-zero public engagement
Local Climate Engagement is a project to support local authorities or partnerships to plan, commission and deliver high quality public engagement in how best to reduce carbon emissions. Sarah Allan explains.
A more holistic approach to tackling flood risk
21/11/2019 The only way to mitigate against flooding effectively is to understand how the whole, complex system works – not by making rules one development at a time, as Nick Fraser explains. |
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A thirst for water management
09/08/2018 Neill Robinson-Welsh explains how ‘smart’ non-potable water technology can simultaneously help mitigate flood and water stress. |
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UK’s first ‘drainspotter’ leaves gnomes as calling cards
19/10/2016 A Cornwall resident has photographed thousands of blocked drains in an attempt to prompt councillors into taking urgent action to unblock them. |
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Misconceptions over water maintenance funding need ‘debunking’, says association
05/08/2016 Clearer guidance needed on how to separate special water level management levy from councils’ annual budgets, drainage association says. |
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.
