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Articles by David Blackman
Employers double down on pay offer
By David Blackman | 16 July 2025
Council employers have unanimously reaffirmed their April offer of a 3.2% pay increase as ‘full a...
Hitting the strike button
By David Blackman | 16 July 2025
The three main local government unions have all rejected the employers’ pay offer. How strong is ...
The mayor necessities
By David Blackman | 28 May 2025
David Blackman talks to key sector figures on the important role the private sector can play work...
Regeneration: Opportunity knocks
By David Blackman | 14 May 2025
David Blackman talks to leading figures about the prospects for regeneration following the propos...
Striving for a step change on local statistics
By David Blackman | 19 March 2025
The Mayoral Data Council will provide a ‘unified voice’ in liaising with government departments. ...
Corridor of Uncertainty
By David Blackman | 19 February 2025
Confirmed during the chancellor’s recent announcement, the latest revival of the Oxford to Cambri...
Regeneration: Fade to grey
By David Blackman | 04 December 2024
David Blackman takes a look at the possible implications of the Government’s green belt shake-up ...
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