Martin Ford 02 January 2025

Local government recognised in New Year Honours

Knighthoods for mayors past and present led the King's New Year Honours list for 2025.

The mayor of London Sadiq Khan said he was ‘truly humbled' to have been knighted for political and public service.

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Analysis

Staying Safe in Local Elections: Challenges and support for candidates

With local elections nearing, rising abuse fears are deterring candidates - this analysis explores risks, definitions, and new guidance to support safer campaigning.

Opinion

LocalGov Round-Up: Southport inquiry, pay talks and Reform’s savings claim

Southport inquiry fallout, a pay standoff, record six-figure salaries, a roads funding row and Reform UK's savings claims – it's been a busy week.

Most Popular News

EXCLUSIVE: Two unions reject pay offer

Reform defends £700m council savings claim

Record number of council staff earning over £100k

Lancashire CC apologises for role in failings before Southport attack

Council threatens legal action over £20m roads funding row

New Products

Safeguarding Children - the AAT Way

MSL enhances hygiene auditing with air quality testing for Awaab’s Law compliance

Cadcorp launches Mapestry

Bolton Council Upgrades 120+ School Crossings with Smart CMS Control by Lucy Zodion

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Vent-Axia Delivers Social Housing a Smart Ventilation Solution Ahead of Awaab’s Law

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

Case Studies

Acrospire Delivers Seamless Heritage Lighting Upgrade on Bath’s North Parade Bridge

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

Acrospire Delivers PIR-Controlled Lighting at Ruislip Lido Car Park

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Acrospire Enhances Harlington Underpass with Energy-Saving Vandal-Resistant Lighting

Company Anouncements

Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage

Apricorn Becomes First and Only Hardware-Encrypted USB Storage Device Manufacturer to Achieve AS9100 Certification

AAT helps Councils step up to address children’s social care

CU Phosco Approved as a Crown Commercial Service Supplier

Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year

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

Vent-Axia Welcomes Healthy Homes Standard

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