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Smart cities offer urban planning solutions 10/03/2015 Smart cities have the potential to address some of the challenges facing cities, with many innovations capable of utilising existing infrastructure. Russell Fletcher reports.
Street light controls come of age 29/05/2014 Transport for London is spending more than £10m to upgrade streetlights across the capital, so why was their choice of control technology key to this project?

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.

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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

Acrospire Improves Safety Across Greenwich Subways with LED Lighting Upgrade

Cornwall’s Coastal Heritage Lighting Upgraded with Acrospire Lanterns

Acrospire Delivers Durable Handrail Lighting Upgrade for Historical Landmark Jacob’s Ladder

Acrospire Delivers Seamless Heritage Lighting Upgrade on Bath’s North Parade Bridge

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Company Anouncements

Acrospire promotes LED retrofit for structurally viable lighting assets

Vent-Axia Welcomes the Future Homes Standard as Competency Takes Centre Stage

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

CU Phosco Approved as a Crown Commercial Service Supplier

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%

Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)

£114,000

As LGC Council of the Year in 2025 and one of the fastest-growing boroughs in England, Telford & Wrekin has built a strong reputation Telford, Shropshire

Recuriter: Telford & Wrekin Council

Director of Public Health and Community Wellbeing

£135,000

There has never been a more exciting time to join Merton Council. Merton, London (Greater)

Recuriter: London Borough of Merton

Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)

£150,000

Brent is brimming with ambition and opportunity. Brent, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Brent Council

Service Director

£100,289 to £109,445 per annum

South Gloucestershire is changing things for good. Gloucestershire

Recuriter: South Gloucestershire Council

Apprentice (HGV Technician)

£15,434 per annum NMW in first year of apprenticeship

Earn. Learn. Qualify. Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, dev Durham

Recuriter: Durham County Council

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What is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo)?

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