We’re getting in the Zone
April 25, 2019
Cllr Darren Rodwell explains how Barking & Dagenham is providing positive diversionary activities and role models by opening a Future Youth Zone.
Best Practice
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Working together for Islington’s future
April 16, 2019
Asima Shaikh outlines the ground-breaking steps Islington LBC has been taking to reduce poverty and improve employment options for the area’s residents.
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Using the right approach to recycling in Swansea
April 18, 2019
Wales is ‘surging ahead’ in terms of performance in the UK on recycling, says Chris Howell – and he describes how Swansea City & CC is achieving its impressive results.
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Leading regeneration in coastal communities
April 9, 2019
Great Yarmouth is one of just five ‘future places’ in England selected for a new programme to showcase and support councils with ambitious visions for shaping their areas’ futures, says Sheila Oxtoby.
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Investing to save in Havering
April 9, 2019
Havering LBC came third in the iMPOWER list of the top councils for providing adult social care. Barbara Nicholls says an ‘invest to save’ model has reduced demand for long-term services.
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