Making self-certification a dirty word
Deborah Heather urges local authorities to ensure the tourism industry uses enforceable and accountable accreditation schemes.
Improving digital services for citizens with learning disabilities
20/01/2021 Stephan Liebrecht reviews how successfully the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham implemented a new app-based tool to increase the independence of people with learning disabilities. |
Lessons learned from the pandemic
19/01/2021 Find out how a recent webinar explored for governments are supporting the health and wellbeing of their communities during the pandemic. |
Sampling COVID’s impact on Surrey
14/01/2021 Michael Coughlin describes how Surrey CC is developing a ‘rich and granular’ understanding of how its residents, communities and the local economy are being impacted by the pandemic. |
Could safe pedestrianisation secure a greener more prosperous future after COVID?
13/01/2021 Deborah Ainscough discusses the potential benefits of temporary pedestrianisation for local authorities and the safety considerations for pedestrianisation planning. |
How local government can increase the ROI of their data investments
12/01/2021 Adam Mayer explains what local councils can do to drive better outcomes from their data. |
What do we want our high streets to look like next Christmas?
05/01/2021 Vidhya Alakeson argues that community businesses provide a tremendous opportunity to create vibrant and resilient high streets and communities. |
How schools can combat waste
22/12/2020 Michael Taylor, general manager at Skip Hire UK, looks at how schools can combat waste. |
Driving community wealth and green jobs in Lewes
17/12/2020 Isaac Stanley looks at how Lewes DC is using the potential of community wealth building to increase opportunities for ‘green’ jobs, and to tackle both economic injustice and the threat posed by climate change. |
How to drive employee engagement within local authorities
14/12/2020 James Scott presents four key tips for enhancing communication and uplifting employee engagement within local authorities. |
Scope 3 emissions - what are they and why are they so important?
09/12/2020 George Beechener explains how Scope 3 emissions work and why they’re so important. |
The new cap on Public Sector Exit Payments
03/12/2020 Charles Pallot outlines the new Restrictions on Public Sector Exit Payments for local authorities and the clash with LGPS strain payments. |
Garden communities – context and complexities
27/11/2020 David Churchill warns the Local Plan process could potentially cripple the delivering of ambitious long-term development projects. |
How local authorities can unlock the potential of data
23/11/2020 Dan Thompson explores how local authorities can tap into the value of the data at their fingertips. |
Creating a greener local government
19/11/2020 Mark Doyle, a senior corporate account manager at Gazprom Energy, looks at how to create a greener local government. |
Meeting Government green targets: How to stay ahead of the curve
16/11/2020 Jo Mills argues the UK’s green recovery must be at the forefront of the public sector’s agenda to ensure local authorities are on track to meet 2050 net-zero targets |
Managing uncertainty - Children’s services and the COVID effect
09/11/2020 Jo Porter outlines what further steps central government and local authorities should take to ensure that the wellbeing of vulnerable children is prioritised if or when referrals spike. |
Supporting our young people in the path to economic recovery
03/11/2020 Clare Hatton explains how the West Midlands Combined Authority has made it a priority to support all young people, but especially those not in education, employment or training (NEET). |
Making a holistic case for devolution
28/10/2020 Penny Rinta-Suksi argues the Government needs to make a holistic case for devolution, and back it with legislation. |
The regeneration of transport-linked land
27/10/2020 Transport-linked land must form an integral part of new local plans, argues Nick Markham. |
Taking planning and building control to the cloud
22/10/2020 Elena White explains how Isle of Anglesey County Council has been utilising the cloud to transform its planning and building control applications. |
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.
