Ensuring continuity of care in a time of crisis
Julie Tyas discusses how tech is becoming the eyes and ears of social workers during the pandemic.
Contact tracing apps: Considerations for local authorities
27/05/2020 Dr Nathaniel O'Grady outlines what four key points should be considered by local authorities before the roll-out of the tracing app begins. |
The power of local systems to save lives
22/05/2020 Councils and their partners could do even more to contain the spread of COVID-19 if properly funded to undertake a robust localised system of testing, tracking and tracing, argues Professor Donna Hall. |
Participatory budgeting
21/05/2020 Evgeny Barkov explains what participatory budgeting means and how it can reveal what citizens need. |
Cyber crisis management
18/05/2020 Richard Stephenson outlines cybersecurity issues to be aware of during the pandemic and how to minimize risk. |
Covid-19: Wirral Council workforce case study
13/05/2020 Wirral Council explains how it has managed to engage and support its workforce during the Covid-19 pandemic. |
Protecting local businesses and economies
12/05/2020 Steve Bratt is calling on local government to engage in collaborative discussions to help resolve contractual disputes arising from the pandemic. |
Construction contract clauses can prevent Covid-19 legal battles
05/05/2020 Adrian Hill explains what local authorities need to do to navigate the potential implications of Covid-19 to delays on project completions within NEC contracts agreements. |
Investing in commercial property amidst Covid-19
04/05/2020 A new inquiry will explore investments in commercial property by councils. Lucy Woods explains what the inquiry is likely to look into, the implications for local authorities and what changes they may have to make. |
Charities call for frontline feedback
29/04/2020 Sam Royston calls on emergency support providers to provide feedback on how Covid-19 is affecting their services. |
Making use of a force majeure provision
27/04/2020 Michelle Craven-Faulkner and William Occleston explain how local authorities can make use of a force majeure clause, and what options are available if there is no such clause in a contract. |
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Tactical urbanism
17/04/2020 Nathan Coyle calls on councils to build on community cohesion and have conversations about tactical urbanism when Covid-19 restrictions are over. |
A tipping point for town centres?
16/04/2020 Nigel Wilcock warns that many town centre businesses are now probably terminally damaged – and genuine change will be essential. |
Planning for planning reform
14/04/2020 Karen Cooksley outlines the three proposals for planning reform that will have the most impact on local authorities and why they require further scrutiny. |
Now is the time to embrace the ‘Centaur World’ we live in
09/04/2020 Chris Proctor says that overcoming ‘fear’ of tech and implementing it can have huge benefits for the housing sector . |
Smarter buildings create smarter revenue
30/03/2020 Richard Morris outlines how smart buildings are adding value for councils and their tenants. |
Repurposing town centres
26/03/2020 Phil Mayall explains why local authority intervention is key to successful urban regeneration schemes. |
How does the London Borough of Bexley crack cyber security?
24/03/2020 Neil Gooding, information security manager, London Borough of Bexley explains how they are cracking the cyber security challenge. |
Following the principles of the Local Digital Declaration
17/03/2020 Matthew Cain explains how Hackney Council is at the forefront of bringing public services into the digital age. |
Leaving nothing to chance
12/03/2020 The ‘levelling-up’ Budget is era-defining and ambitious in scope – but we will have to wait until the summer Spending Review to understand the blueprint, says Localis’s Jonathan Werran. |
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.
