New mental health campaign launched in Midlands New mental health campaign launched in Midlands A new Every Mind Matters campaign has been launched across the Midlands by Public Health England. Image
Declining appetite for outsourcing in local government Declining appetite for outsourcing in local government A new NLGN report has found that the appetite for outsourcing within local government to the private sector is declining.
Driving modal shift from car to bus Image The Greener Journeys Behaviour Change Lab applied behavioural insights to develop innovative ideas that encouraged drivers to switch to the bus Transport & Roads
Austerity cuts ‘twice as deep’ in England Austerity cuts ‘twice as deep’ in England Disproportionate spending cuts to local public services in poorer regions are likely to intensify perceived ‘territorial injustice’.
Bringing about a more sustainable transport system Image Darren Shirley discusses the current state of public transport and how local communities can encourage sustainable transport in their regions Transport & Roads
Mayors seek control over replacement for EU cash Mayors seek control over replacement for EU cash Four metro mayors have urged for devolved spending authority over the proposed capital that will replace their current EU funding.
Public support more homes being built in their area Public support more homes being built in their area New polling has found that the majority of Britons would support more homes being built in their area.
Government urged to strengthen social care Government urged to strengthen social care The opportunity to shore up the fragile social care system must not be overlooked in the forthcoming autumn budget.
A Digital Masterplan for local authorities and their fibre networks Image Richard Watts explains the nine stages for a local authority to consider in its rollout plans for a prospective full fibre network Technology
Surviving libraries see hours cut due to lack of funding Surviving libraries see hours cut due to lack of funding Libraries across England that have avoided closure after funding cuts have significantly reduced their public opening times.
