The Bay – a pivot to purpose
Tim Pope and Sam Plum explain why local government reorganisation can be used as a catalyst for a new generation of councils that reflect their local economies and can lead the recovery.
How to better support those most at risk of suicide during coronavirus recovery
27/01/2021 As Samaritans launches a new handbook for men’s wellbeing services, Joe Potter explains why it’s crucial that preventative support is prioritised within any COVID recovery plan. |
How can local government leaders make informed design decisions?
22/01/2021 Jennifer Dixon presents three reasons why some councils may be reluctant to seek independent specialist advice when it comes to decisions related to their built assets. |
Making self-certification a dirty word
19/01/2021 Deborah Heather urges local authorities to ensure the tourism industry uses enforceable and accountable accreditation schemes. |
Mobilising the social care workforce
15/01/2021 A continued drive towards more mobile public services is needed to help overcome social care challenges in the bleak winter months, says David McKinney. |
Local authorities can lead green agenda by taking advantage of government incentives
11/01/2021 With the right support, UK local authorities can lead the charge on introducing new energy efficiency measures – but tapping into government funding is key, explains Dr Tanja Groth. |
Embedding readability into New Forest District Council’s website DNA
06/01/2021 Matt Louis explains why it's worth going the extra mile to embed readability into your website’s DNA. |
COVID-19 presents opportunity to enhance local government communications
21/12/2020 The pandemic has changed how local government communicates, let’s make sure it’s for the better, says Rick Goud, CIO and co-founder at Zivver. |
Westminster Family Hubs lead the way - from partnerships to integration
18/12/2020 Jayne Vertkin explains how Family Hubs in Westminster are transforming families’ experience of services, making early help easier to access. |
Has Grenfell ground to a halt?
18/12/2020 Adam Jurka looks at why buildings with dangerous cladding should follow NFCC guidance and move over to safer and more permanent interim measures to protect residents from fire. |
Local authorities need greater clarity and commitment from government to make our homes greener
16/12/2020 Mike Thornton argues local authorities cannot be successful in reducing carbon emissions in their areas without the backing of a clear national policy framework. |
Are the UK Government’s cycling plans genuine?
15/12/2020 Are Conservative led local authorities hindering the Government's bid to encourage cycling? Dr Seamus Allison and Aoife Allison investigate. |
Future of work in European public sector: Efficiency gains from digital transformation
09/12/2020 New webinar explores the potential for efficiency gains in the European public sector through digital transformation and the push towards a remote working model. |
The local government low-code revolution
08/12/2020 Alex Yedigaroff explains how councils have used low-code platforms to deploy services at impressive speeds. |
How can local authorities return to the office safely?
04/12/2020 Sarah Gilzean outlines what steps local authorities should take to ensure a safe return to the office. |
Community-led skills devo should be the way forward
03/12/2020 A more comprehensive and community-led approach to devolution would enable skills strategies and local services to be joined up more effectively, says Charlotte Morgan. |
Are joint ventures still relevant in a post COVID housing sector?
02/12/2020 What impact will COVID-19 have on joint ventures in the housing sector? Mash Halai reports. |
Big Issue eBikes: Biking for good!
01/12/2020 Lord John Bird explains why The Big Issue has launched 'Biking for Good' with ShareBike to boost employment in the UK. |
Partnership in SEND provision
30/11/2020 Partnerships are one way of nurturing collaboration and developing high-performing systems within a person-centred context, argues Professor Sandy Toogood. |
Future affordable housing must deliver big on space
25/11/2020 Local authorities are under pressure to deliver more affordable housing but while the focus is largely on quantity, this shouldn’t come at the expense of quality, writes Jonathan Pearson. |
What the Dickens is going on with broadband in schools?
24/11/2020 Evan Wienburg warns that too many schools don’t have access to the reliable connectivity and ultrafast broadband speeds. |
This issue of Public Property examines how how flexible workspaces can lead the way in regeneration for local authorities, Why local authority intervention is key to successful urban regeneration schemes and if the Government’s challenge of embracing beauty is an opportunity for communities.
The March issue also takes a closer look at Blackburn with Darwen Council's first digital health hub to help people gain control over health and care services.
