Local Government

Economic Growth

Gov plans could lead to "unsightly, out of place development"
Thousands of home extensions which were previously blocked because they were unsightly, out of character with a...
£2.4 million to boost local economy
Rural Warwickshire will be transformed into a centre of enterprise that is expected to create more than 500 jobs and 120 start-up businesses,...

Westfield Stratford City secures awards
Westfield Stratford City was announced as 'Building Project of the Year' at the 2012 Constructing Excellence Awards and is the first...
Partnerships to grow small businesses
Metro Bank will support up to £100 million of lending for eligible businesses in London and the South East that are signed up to...

Social scientists contribute to policy in central government
According to latest research, social scientists with PhDs working in central government make valuable contributions...
Local government boundary reviews go digital
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has launched an online tool which gives councillors, council staff and members...

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A local sustainable transport strategy

This vision drives the Government’s local transport strategy. The Department for Transport has devolved power to deliver this vision to councils...
Installing Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - Questions and case studies for conference masterclass

At the sustainable transport conference on 31st October, British Gas, Hitachi Capital and Transport for London are presenting a masterclass on...
A local sustainable transport strategy

Health services generate a need for travel by patients, staff and visitors. Around one million journeys taken in London every day are...
No Revenue from cyclists, no legal requirement & no demand for cycle lanes.

What revenue is generated from cyclists? No legal requirement for planners to provide separate and safe cycle lanes. - public transport and...
Re: Can Nurses make good cleaners with training?

At our hospital, we have not cut back on cleaning staff, but do constantly review cleaning as a whole. We have a 24/7 cleaning response team, who...
Re: Good news or Big Brother?

Having attended the Infection Prevention Society Conference in Liverpool last week I saw at least three excellent schemes that our colleagues in...