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Articles by David Blackman
Regeneration: Unpicking the new mayoral fund
By David Blackman | 16 December 2025
The Budget may not have pulled any rabbits out of the hat for growth and regeneration, but there ...
How new mayoral powers could reshape housing and planning
By David Blackman | 19 September 2025
With the English Devolution Bill gaining momentum, David Blackman assesses what new housing and p...
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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