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How the 15-minute concept is key to tackling the climate crisis 14/10/2021 The concept of a 15-minute city, where everything you need is just a quarter of an hour away, could now be evolving into the ‘15-minute neighbourhood’. Dr Jose Hernandez? explains why.

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

How resident feedback reshaped EV charging in Blackburn with Darwen

Blackburn with Darwen Council worked with ACO to redesign cross-pavement EV charging infrastructure to help residents cut charging costs by up to 90%.

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Case Studies

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Company Anouncements

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Head of Education

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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Knowsley (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside

Recuriter: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Service Managers – Children's Social Care

£61,863 - £67,592

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Knowsley (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside

Recuriter: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council