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WEB23/09/2024. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has vowed ‘there will be no return to austerity' at the Labour Party Conference. Councils work to manage impact from collapse of major contractor. Localis: Counterproductive ‘tax landscape’ threatens pubs. Council leader steps down after bullying accusation.
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WEBSep 19, 2024 · News | LocalGov. Local authority leaders have urged the Government to use the upcoming Autumn Budget to invest in sexual and reproductive health services. Greater Manchester has created a new clean air strategy with no plans to charge drivers of polluting vehicles, despite a legal direction to reduce air pollution as quickly as possible.
Local Government Politics and Policy Updates | LocalGov
WEBMichael Burton. Michael Burton has been writing and commenting on local government and the public sector for over 25 years as editor and since 2011 editorial director of The MJ plus its portfolio of associated local government titles including themj.co.uk, LocalGov and Surveyor.. He is the author of The Politics of Public Sector Reform from Thatcher to the Coalition (Palgrave Macmillan.
Fostering innovation in UK local councils | LocalGov
WEBJul 8, 2020 · In summary, UK local councils are under significant stress due to funding reductions, social and environmental pressures, increasing customer expectation and now the COVID-19 shock. A low cost, but highly realistic route to tackle some of these challenges is to engage more proactively and directly with …
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WEBApr 3, 2024 · A free Local Authority conference being hosted by Data Analytics specialists, Destin Solutions, later this month promises to shine the spotlight on how ground-breaking data optimisation and artificial intelligence solutions represent the future of Council revenue generation and minimising loss. How AI surveys show councils need a new approach ...
Revolutionising local government customer service | LocalGov
WEBFeb 20, 2023 · With intelligent omnichannel contact routing, local governments can direct customer queries through different channels, including voice, email, chat, and social media. This means that citizens can use their preferred communication channel to connect with local governments, resulting in a more personalised experience. Customised Solutions.
Smart city - LocalGov
WEBMar 26, 2020 · Smart city | LocalGov. ‘Smart multi-purpose' lamp post pilots launched. 14/06/2023. Ministers have announced up to £1.5m for six local authority-led pilots to test the capacity for lamp posts to deliver smart services such as EV charging. Gimme Shelters: how new partnerships power smarter cities.
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WEBThe Local Government Association (LGA) has agreed to develop a model policy on parental leave for councillors. Greater Manchester’s re-elected mayor has called for powers to suspend Right to Buy on new homes under plans to build 10,000 houses across the region.
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WEBJan 10, 2018 · Support from Effective Energy Group for Local Authorities to Deliver £430m Sustainable Warmth Funded Energy Efficiency Projects. Effective Energy Group is now offering its support to the 40 Local Authorities who have received a share of the £430m to deliver their projects on the ground by surveying properties and installing measures.
What are parish councils? - LocalGov
WEBDec 6, 2013 · What are parish councils? Local councils are the first tier of governance and are the first point of contact for anyone concerned with a community issue. They are democratically elected local authorities and exist in England, Wales and Scotland. The term 'local council' is synonymous with 'parish council', 'town council' and 'community council'.
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