Were you unsuccessful in the round 2 levelling up fund, there are still plenty of funding routes out there and support is available to help you bring your projects to fruition.

Explore the challenges local authorities face in addressing the housing crisis and implementing the government’s ambitious housing proposals.

Balancing energy efficiency, cost, and carbon reductions is crucial in care settings. We look at how to achieve that balance.

We consider how sustainable practices in care homes enhance resident wellbeing and unlock cost savings through strategic energy efficiency investments.

Explore how local governments drive sustainable, interconnected regeneration to enhance community well-being, economic stability, and environmental sustainability.

By embracing new technologies, local government can streamline operations, enhance community engagement, and drive sustainable development.

With the UK set to spend some £48bn on PFI contracts in the next five years, we look at the transfer of assets back to public ownership.

In 2025, the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) will reach their end of life.
By then, every analogue phone line in the UK will have moved to a fully digital network that uses Internet Protocol (IP) across a fibre-based service. This won’t just affect voice services; it may also mean you need to upgrade your access services and migrate critical systems.

We consider how prioritising accessibility and embracing diversity can pave the way for urban environments where everyone can thrive.

The complex and challenging nature of delivering public services at a local level has never been under more pressure. Public service integration – collaboration between different services within local government and with external partners across other sectors – can make a very real and significant difference.