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From ghost town to go-to town 21/05/2018 What can local authorities learn from Altrincham to help regenerate Britain's town centres? Conor Leyden reports.
Japanese knotweed: New advice to tackle a growing problem 05/02/2018 Conor Leyden explains why new guidance can help councils to understand the issues surrounding the management of Japanese knotweed.
‘Oven-ready’ development 12/04/2017 Conor Leyden argues that creating ‘oven-ready’ sites can help unlock the value in council land assets.

Analysis

Breaking down England's fiscal devolution plans

David Phillips of the IFS tells LocalGov why England's regional finance reforms are modest by global comparison and what ministers still need to get right.

Opinion

Learning from 1972: Getting property right this time

As LGA gathers pace, David Parrett, Director at Cadaema, warns that failure to plan for council property portfolios could see history repeat itself.

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Case Studies

Acrospire's Heritage Lighting Upgrade at Britannia Quay Balances Performance and Ecology

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Company Anouncements

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Acrospire triumphs at the 2025 HEA Awards with Sustainable Project of the Year

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Erase Assistant Team Manager

Grade 10 £38,220 - £41,771

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for teenagers at risk of exploitation, missing episodes and harm outside the home? Durham Children's Ser Durham

Recuriter: Durham County Council

Active Travel Connectivity Officer

Career Graded 8 - 10 - G8 £32,597 - £36,363 / G9 £35,412 - £39,152 / G10 £38,220 - £41,771

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Active Travel Connectivity Officer within our Sustainable Travel and Advertising Team, supporting the delive Durham

Recuriter: Durham County Council

Headteacher

£75,049- £86,803

Permanent Contract, Full Time Required to start January 2027. N.O.R. 349 (including Nursery) Are you an exciting, dynamic and outstanding leader wit Seaham

Recuriter: Durham County Council