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
03/10/2025 Dan Germann, Durkan Regen, says by taking a longer-term approach to regenerating social housing, councils can maximise value from private sector partnerships. |
Building cyber resilience across councils
03/10/2025 Cyber resilience is no longer optional. Quick recovery and proactive planning safeguards sensitive data, and public confidence, says Jacob Anderson, Rubrik. |
Rebuilding Britain from the neighbourhood up
01/10/2025 Dan Crowe, 3ni, examines Pride in Place, highlighting how community capacity-building, and hyper-local decision-making are critical to regeneration. |
Town Centre Regeneration: Funding, Investment, and Strategy
29/09/2025 Emma Lloyd, partner in the property team at Anthony Collins, explores how local authorities can turn town centres into thriving hubs once again. |
Keeping local audit on the agenda
24/09/2025 Local audit reforms risk being overshadowed by devolution and reorganisation. Why proper scrutiny is vital to protect accountability and public trust. |
The Digital Transition: A chance for local authorities to lead
23/09/2025 Professor Sultan Mahmud explains how councils can turn the 2027 PSTN switch-off into an opportunity to modernise services and strengthen communities. |
Protecting Independence: Tackling the Hidden Crisis of Blue Badge Fraud
22/09/2025 Blue Badge theft is on the rise. The Blue Badge Fraud Investigations (BBFI) team is working with local authorities to crack down on misuse. |
AI’s role in keeping citizen services human-centric
11/09/2025 AI in local government contact centres isn’t replacing staff—it’s empowering them, says Afshin Attari, Senior Director of Public Sector at Exponential-e. |
From Referrals to Results: Tackling community pressures digitally
04/09/2025 Basildon is using digital tools to streamline referrals and track outcomes–helping staff deliver better support, says Rob Manser, head of revenues & benefits. |
Hotels Aren’t the Answer: Rethinking Asylum Support
28/08/2025 Jon Featonby, chief policy officer at Refugee Council, argues that last week’s High Court ruling shows hotels are an unsustainable solution for asylum seekers. |
The Unfair Cost of ‘Fairer’ Funding for London
22/08/2025 Cllr Elizabeth Campbell, leader of Kensington and Chelsea, warns that the Government’s fairer funding plans could force London councils into cutting services. |
A Local Ruling with National Consequences
20/08/2025 The Epping Forest asylum hotel case exposes a planning problem far bigger than Essex, says Faraz Baber, Chief Operating Officer at Lanpro. |
Tackling Rising Costs in Children’s Social Care Through Procurement
20/08/2025 With rising care costs, councils must rethink procurement to secure better value, improve provision, and deliver stable homes for children in care. |
Devolution Revolution: Solving the Data Deficit
19/08/2025 Jonathan Marwood, Partner at Hartnell Taylor Cook, explains why robust real estate data is essential for devolution, housing delivery, and regeneration. |
Turning Back-Office into a Powerhouse for Council Finances
14/08/2025 How revenues and benefits teams can drive local government financial resilience through data, technology, service reform, and citizen-focused strategies. |
Reducing School Stress: The Role of Local Government
14/08/2025 Discover how local authorities can tackle school-related stress through early intervention, funding, and digital tools to boost children’s mental wellbeing. |
What Council Unitarisation Means for Neighbourhood Services
12/08/2025 APSE’s guidance on safeguarding neighbourhood services, aligning working practices, and planning efficiencies during local government reorganisation. |
Why age alone shouldn’t define local government leadership
08/08/2025 Age should never define leadership in local government, says Graeme McDonald, Managing Director of Solace. Instead, councils should invest in inclusive, skills-based development for officers and councillors to deliver effective public services. |
Editor’s Comment: Are councils selling off allotments?
06/08/2025 Jeremy Corbyn warns of a government-backed threat to UK allotments—but are fears justified? |
Protecting the public: How Martyn’s Law challenges local government to step up
06/08/2025 Martyn’s Law makes councils legally responsible for protecting public venues from terrorism. Learn how local government must respond—and why it can’t wait. |
