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Preparing for climate change on the ground 30/08/2022 Duncan Shaw explores the impact of unprecedented and unpredictable weather patterns in the UK, and the role local authorities have to play in ensuring communities can cope.
Risky business: Look local to learn lessons from the COVID-19 crisis 25/01/2022 Duncan Shaw calls for a more effective ‘whole of society’ approach to managing and assessing risk.
Community resilience: A new capability for local resilience 18/05/2021 Duncan Shaw and David Powell explore the role local government can play in bringing together communities to build resilient behaviours and networks.

10 ways councils can boost staff retention

Budget strain and heavy workloads are driving council staff away. Here are 10 simple changes that can make a big difference.

Fixing fragmented procurement to transform social housing

Dan Germann, Durkan Regen, says by taking a longer-term approach to regenerating social housing, councils can maximise value from private sector partnerships.

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Case Studies

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Company Anouncements

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Storytelling and Case Studies Officer

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

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Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

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Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth