A golden age of local government
Tim Pope says that the coronavirus crisis has led to a renewed sense of purpose and ingenuity in local government.
Islington Council launches ‘revolutionary’ energy centre
05/03/2020 Islington Council today launched an energy centre which converts waste heat from the London underground into heating for homes, schools and leisure centres. |
Showcasing building excellence
18/12/2018 Public Property finds out why a new cinema in East Sussex has been crowned the ‘best public service building’ in a recent awards ceremony. |
East Sussex councils consider unitary bid
12/10/2018 Two local councils have had ‘informal’ discussions about breaking away from a struggling East Sussex County Council in response to an ongoing financial crisis. |
Councils warn a lack of funding holding back sustainable travel
24/08/2018 A lack of funding is stopping councils from investing in sustainable travel, council leaders have warned today. |
Councillors deny 'turning their backs' on sustainable transport
29/03/2018 Council leaders have hit back against claims local authorities are reneging on sustainable transport because they are allowed to ‘mark their own homework’. |
Bristol-based digital scheme to encourage sustainable travel
13/07/2016 City workers in Bristol can now find ‘commute buddies’ as part of a new digital initiative to cut congestion. |
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.
