Paul Marinko 05 December 2019

It’s party time

With just a week to polling day, the race to form the next Government is nearly over.

What the future holds for local government is very much depending on who finally gets the keys to Number 10.

The main political parties are offering a wide range of policies, which could take the sector in several different directions.

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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.