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How councils can ensure success with commercial ventures whilst serving the community 

Government
City councils are not businesses, but there are areas where they can act more commercially while still ensuring they always act for the public good.

The role of local authorities in reaching net-zero

Environment
Anthony Donoghue, Principal Engineer and Power Systems team lead at WSP, highlights what role local authorities play in reaching net-zero targets.

The impact of climate change on the UK planning systems

Environment
Amanda Beresford, partner and head of planning at Shulmans LLP discusses how the UK Government's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will impact planning systems.

UK councils are failing to improve productivity through automated workflows

Workplace
A Freedom of Information request finds that local councils are not realising productivity improvements through automated workflows.

East Hampshire cuts council tax for second year running

Government
East Hampshire District Council has once again set itself apart from other local authorities up and down the country by cutting council tax bills Yes,...

Smart parking and traffic management tech get £4m boost

Transport
Roads Minister announces £4 million in project funding for smart parking, traffic management and charging point availability technology across England The government is awarding £4...

Council boycotts of Israeli goods will become illegal

Government
The UK government plans to make local council boycotts of countries and companies – particularly Israel – illegal, in new measures announced this week Communities...

East Sussex approves plans to spend £365 million on services

Government
Plans to spend £365 million on vital services and impose a 3% adult social care levy received backing from East Sussex County Council members...

East Kent super council merger could see the loss of 150 jobs

Government
Plans to create a new East Kent super council could led to 150 jobs losses, but could see saving of £6.8m in the first two years

Fly tipping fines reach more than £430,000 since new powers

Environment
Councils have revealed they have issued hundreds of fines for fly tipping after receiving new powers to handout on the spot penalties

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