PPN 04/20 – What’s changing and how can we plan for the future?
Lucy Woods explains what contracting authorities should do to prepare for new PPN 04/20 guidance.
Post-Brexit free trade zones could ‘rebalance the economy’, think tank claims
25/06/2019 Whitehall should establish free trade zones in most deprived areas after Brexit in order to incentivise growth and rebalance the economy, think tank argues. |
Sheffield City Council promotes trade with Beijing
17/04/2019 Nine businesses from Sheffield have traveled to China as part of the local authority’s efforts to strengthen trade with Beijing. |
‘Global exporters’ provide boost for Northern Powerhouse
17/08/2018 Four new ‘global exporters’ have joined the Government’s flagship programme for developing the North of England. |
Birmingham’s Qatari trade mission preparing city for ‘post-Brexit landscape’, leader says
18/01/2017 Birmingham City Council’s leader has hailed his trade mission to Qatar as a ‘significant step’ in the ‘battle to unlock millions’ in post-Brexit investment. |
Councils consider expanding adult services trading company
19/10/2016 The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead is considering becoming a shareholder of Wokingham’s adult services trading company. |
Council sets up new trading company
14/07/2016 North Lincolnshire Council is the latest to set up a trading company to generate income by selling its services on the open market. |
Nottingham cements China ties with 5-year deal
29/02/2016 Nottingham has signed a five-year deal with Ningbo in its bid to become ‘the UK’s most China-friendly city’. |
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.
