Ann McGauran 12 September 2024

Regional growth initiatives likely to 'fall over next year' without UKSPF clarity

Regional growth initiatives are likely to ‘fall over next year' unless the Government clarifies the future of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), a combined authority chief has warned.

The interim chief executive of East Midlands Combined Authority, Mark Rogers, told The MJ uncertainty surrounding whether funding will continue beyond March was concerning combined authorities.

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With the Government’s target of building 1.5 million homes by 2029 looming, councils are enacting a number of policy shifts to accelerate housing delivery and increase the efficiency of planning processes.

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Making AI work for women: A leadership opportunity for local government

Artificial intelligence (AI) is arriving in local government bringing challenges and opportunities, which will transform the workplace and affect women in particular, says Anna Triponel, human rights expert and the founder of Human Level.

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