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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

Beyond the Leisure Centre: How to make the case for active wellbeing investment

This special report from LocalGov and Alliance Leisure makes the case for repositioning council leisure provision as prevention infrastructure.

Opinion

Devolution and putting place first

The real lesson of Andy Burnham's Makerfield success, argues Dr Jonathan Carr-West, is that place – not personality – is the key to Britain's future.

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Case Studies

Cornwall’s Coastal Heritage Lighting Upgraded with Acrospire Lanterns

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Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Company Anouncements

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AAT helps Councils step up to address children’s social care

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

TRT Lighting retrofit helps Lincolnshire County Council cut street lighting energy use by over 65%

Senior Care and Housing Support Officer

Band D, SCP 9 -17 (£27,254 - £31,022 per annum) Pro Rata

There will be opportunities to develop with the team. Sandwell, West Midlands

Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partner (Capital & Major Projects)

Band J (£60,194 to £63,832)

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the financial management and oversight of the Council's Capital Programme and major projects portfolio Sandwell, West Midlands

Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Strategic Finance Business Partner (Place OR People)

Band J (£60,194 to £63,832)

Sandwell Council’s Finance and Transformation Division is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Business Partner (Place OR People) Sandwell, West Midlands

Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council