Local government think-tank, Localis, in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group, have today launched a major report on mechanisms for funding the construction of new local infrastructure which will provide the transport, energy and communication networks the country needs in the coming years.
Local government think-tank, Localis, in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group, will today launch a major report on mechanisms for funding the construction of new local infrastructure, which will provide the transport, energy and communication networks the country needs in the coming years.
Local Enterprise Partnerships need greater powers to unlock infrastructure funding says Alex Thomson, Chief Executive, Localis.
In May 10 cities will vote on whether they want an elected mayor. Here Rhiannon Bury finds out whats at stake for housing, and Localis Chief Executive Alex Thomson is featured in the discussion.
Councils have won a long battle to be part of the Department for Work & Pensions’ piloting of the universal credit system.
The areas piloting whole place community budgets are close to finalising the teams of local and Whitehall officials who will investigate the scope for pulling together all public services delivered in a local area.
Localis Research Fellow, Richard Carr, took part in a Guardian online debate on Wednesday 22nd February regarding the future of the planning system and how local government can adjust and encourage communities to get involved.
Councils have unprecedented power to make changes in their areas while juggling cuts and walking a financial tightrope
A new £420 million fund to unlock work on stalled schemes is three times oversubscribed, housing minister Grant Shapps has revealed.
The Local Government Association (LGA) has offered to share its knowledge and assets with the 41 planned directly-elected police and crime commissioners (PCCs) ? potentially welcoming high-profile figures into Smith Square from November.