Martin Ford 22 January 2024

Levelling up must continue, urges think-tank

Efforts to level up the country and devolve more powers to local government should continue following the General Election, a think-tank has urged.

The Centre for Cities’ annual Cities Outlook report found 18 cities were less productive in 2021 than 2010, with even traditionally strong performers such as Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London struggling.

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Skills Pipelines: What local government needs to know

Councils and mayors are to be handed a central role in developing skills pipelines for local industries, as the Government unveils what it calls a ‘fundamental change’ to the education system aimed at tackling youth unemployment. Here's what council leaders and officers need to know.

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Parks: Councils' secret weapon, not an easy cut

Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd tells LocalGov why councils weighing cuts to green spaces are missing the bigger picture.

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TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

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