We are supporting Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council in projects to boost its local economy with new developments across the borough.

Masterplans are a key tool that planners can use to shape the delivery of a diverse range of projects, from simple layouts of individual sites through to urban extensions, new towns and area-wide regeneration projects.

We look at public sector digital transformation projects delivered during the pandemic such as the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) Test and Trace programme.

Rapid technological changes, automation and artificial intelligence are offering us opportunities to not only improve our quality of life but also our purpose.

Between the collapse of 83% of the UK’s department stores, consumers moving online and many high street shops now becoming obsolete, town centres are no longer the beating heart of local economies they once were.

Hearing that we had achieved 98% overall satisfaction was probably the first time in my professional career where I have had an emotional response.

We recently participated in a panel at the National Planning Summit to discuss how we can support and improve the planning processes for local authorities.

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

Installing up to 27 smart meters a minute across the country, allowing homes and small businesses to monitor energy consumption.

As customer interaction and access requirements have evolved, there’s more demand than ever for local authorities to provide digital services.