Four councils have been recognised for championing the good design of public buildings by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE). Birmingham City Council, Barking and Dagenham LBC and North Somerset Council, all received a Festive Five award for setting the standard in architecture and design.
Councils face growing pothole claims. Georgia Milton of DWF highlights how strong inspections and AI tools can help balance legal duties, budgets and safety.
Jon Featonby, chief policy officer at Refugee Council, argues that last week’s High Court ruling shows hotels are an unsustainable solution for asylum seekers.