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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#Elections #Housing #Devolution #Transport #environment #Funding

Lost in translation: sustainability down the construction supply chain

Luke Deamer, Erica Russell and Jacquetta Lee explore sustainability down the construction supply chain.

Managing short-term lets

Deborah Heather explores the issue of homestay rentals and managing short-term lets within council boundaries.

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Public Property

This issue of Public Property examines how public sector organisations can unlock the hidden value in their land, and why a new approach to construction could help boost the outcomes of the Government’s One Public Estate programme.

The December issue also considers why learnings from ancient cities could provide the key to promoting wellbeing in the modern built environment. It also contains a case study on how the London Borough of Westminster has provided high quality care for the elderly alongside a block of luxury apartments.