Regeneration
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There are fewer levers for council leaders to pull in their areas. Visible services are reduced and demand-led services are set to dominate in the future - but some councils have bucked the trend, says partner at Faerfield Martin Tucker.
MJ Regen: The sum of all parts
Combined authorities have the tools to drive regeneration but the private sector must work in partnership to deliver, says Phil Mayall.
MJ Regen: Finding solutions together
This year’s UKREiiF event is set to premiere a new how-to guide to help public and private sector partners work together. Heather Jameson reports on the brainchild of the recently-formed EG Public Sector Forum.
MJ Regen: Rebuilding Britain’s homes
What should the next government should do to deliver on housing? Cllr Darren Rodwell says there are no quick wins, but the current housing crisis needs a range of solutions.
MJ Regen: Is planning reform the key to unlocking growth?
The Cinderella planning service is suddenly in the spotlight. Can a sprinkling of fairy dust – and some serious reform – be the key to unlocking growth in the next Parliament? Anthony Breach explains.
MJ Regen: How to grow when the cash runs out
With the current state of council finances, we need to look again at the role of local authorities in economic development, focusing on convening and collaborating rather than delivering growth, says Dr Simon Kaye.
MJ Regen: Brave choices; big rewards
There may be a lot of ingredients needed to create exceptional regeneration projects but political courage is one of the things you need most, says Nick Kilby.
Regeneration must get on its bike
Jonathan Werran sets out what is needed during the next political cycle if regeneration is to be successful, including a return to regional spatial planning.
Councils frustrated by Whitehall siloes, says chief
Whitehall’s siloed approach to city centre renewal has led to ‘real frustration’ from councils, slowed down projects and increased costs, a local authority chief has warned.
Local funding reform key to growth agenda, says report
The next government must relinquish centralised control to realise ambitions for growth, a report concluded today.
Reclaiming our regions
Twelve months into a five-year project examining how to build more inclusive regional economies, Tom Lloyd Goodwin highlights four emerging priority areas for the next UK Government to address.
NHBC launches collection of insights from local authorities
Andrew Milsom outlines the National House Building Council’s (NHBC) new publication analysing local authority housing.
Think-tank: Growth in tall buildings failing to tackle housing need
‘Unplanned proliferation’ of tall buildings has not delivered the housing Britain needs, Policy Exchange has warned.
A golden chance to revitalise Sandwell
From the ashes of intervention, Sandwell MBC has been in the midst of a large scale improvement journey, with a particular emphasis on regeneration and social value and inclusion. Tony McGovern outlines the progress.
On the road to improvement
Northumberland Council’s peer review, following a hard-hitting review of governance, shows the local authority has come a very long way in a short time, says Helen Paterson.
41st time lucky?
After four decades of different initiatives which have failed to boost growth, Professor Martin Jones considers what needs to change to bring success.
Betts backs Homes England review
Parliament’s housing committee chair has backed calls to remove some responsibilities from Homes England so the agency can focus on affordable housebuilding and regeneration.
How to build a healthy economy
Social care, often seen as a millstone for councils facing financial challenges, has been turned into an opportunity by Stockton-on-Tees BC to create inclusive growth and tackle health inequalities all at once, writes Heather Jameson.
Homes England urged to strengthen relations with local government
An independent review of Homes England has urged officials to 'build closer relationships' with councils.
Wakefield’s in-between spaces
Wakefield’s Urban Greening Strategy sets out an ambition to transform the city centre by reconsidering the approach to using space between buildings. Mark Lynam explains.