Simple steps to improve cybersecurity
Sameer Dixit argues security is a weak point in councils' armour and outlines ways local authorities can anticipate and plan for cyberattacks.
Standards of conduct in local government
13/02/2019 Tiffany Cloynes and Clare Hardy explore why there could be major changes ahead to the regime for monitoring the standard of conduct of members of local authorities in England. |
The top ten things for local government to be aware of in 2019
11/01/2019 2019 looks set to be a year of interesting challenges and opportunities for local government. Tiffany Cloynes and Clare Hardy offer their predictions for the year ahead. |
Roles and responsibilities
08/01/2019 Tiffany Cloynes and Martyn Davies explore how councils can best manage roles in local authority companies. |
What does the Budget really mean for local authorities?
06/11/2018 Tiffany Cloynes and Joanna Phillips explore the key announcements in the Budget and how far extra funding will address the challenges faced by councils. |
Making use of empty homes
23/10/2018 Tiffany Cloynes examines some of the legal issues with moving social housing tenants into empty private homes, as proposed by one London council. |
The future of the high street
16/10/2018 Tiffany Cloynes and Gillian Duckworth explore how councils can support the increasingly fragile high street, finding out why Sheffield City Council has put itself at the forefront of centre shopping development. |
Managing utilities in-house
29/06/2018 Tiffany Cloynes looks at some of the key areas for local authorities to consider before becoming involved in the provision of utility services. |
Local authorities and retail
19/06/2018 Tiffany Cloynes explores the points councils should consider when bidding for new retail schemes. |
Local authority elections - publicity and decision making
30/04/2018 Tiffany Cloynes outlines some of the legal and practical issues relating to publicity and decision making that may affect local authorities at a time of elections. |
Managing local authority contracts
23/03/2018 Tiffany Cloynes outlines the key issues councils should address to get the most out of their outsourced contracts. |
Powers of local authority lawyers
12/02/2018 Tiffany Cloynes argues that new guidance from the Solicitors Regulation Authority will not stop local authorities from sharing legal services. |
The top 10 things local government can expect in 2018
10/01/2018 Tiffany Cloynes outlines her predictions for the top 10 issues for local government in 2018. |
Using local authority powers effectively
10/11/2017 Recent case law has shown the importance of local authorities acting within their powers and meeting any associated requirements. Tiffany Cloynes reports. |
Cutting services: a false economy?
11/07/2017 Tiffany Cloynes explains how councils can differentiate between essential and discretionary services. |
Revenue generation by councils
20/06/2017 Tiffany Cloynes outlines different strategies local authorities can adopt to help generate new revenue streams, including charging and trading. |
Reorganising troubled services
12/01/2016 Tiffany Cloynes outlines some of the legal requirements councils must consider when reorganising services. |
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Driving the devolution revolution
27/11/2015 Tiffany Cloynes outlines some of the pertinent housing points raised in this week's spending review. |
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Cracking down on 'coasting' schools
17/08/2015 Tiffany Cloynes outlines the implications for local authorities under new measures to tackle 'coasting' schools |
This issue of Public Property examines how public sector organisations can unlock the hidden value in their land, and why a new approach to construction could help boost the outcomes of the Government’s One Public Estate programme.
The December issue also considers why learnings from ancient cities could provide the key to promoting wellbeing in the modern built environment. It also contains a case study on how the London Borough of Westminster has provided high quality care for the elderly alongside a block of luxury apartments.
