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Lessons and case studies in working together for transformation
Grant Thornton, in collaboration with the District Councils Network (DCN) has produced a report showcasing some case studies on how working together can transform…
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Prisons and prevention – IPPR report
Devolving responsibility and funding for the management of low-level offenders could empower local services and agencies to work more effectively to prevent crime and…
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Is it a good idea to lease your roof to telecoms companies?
The increasing competition between telecommunication companies to improve the strength and coverage of their network services and the country wide roll out of 4G…
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Making economies matter
Labour’s former treasury and housing minister has called for a radical and accelerated devolution of power to Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). According to LG…
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Reducing poverty through public procurement
Public sector contractors could be creating thousands of jobs for marginalised young people, according to a new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF).…
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Local Enterprise Partnerships – too narrow a focus says report
Local enterprise partnerships must broaden their focus if they are to deliver a lasting economic impact, according to a new report. According to LG…
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IPPR 2013 Policy Impact 2013
IPPR have published their policy impact in 2013 Here it is: On energy policy – rarely out of the news this year – IPPR…
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Changes afoot on EU procurement directives
The EU has been working on three new procurement Directives (for utilities, public sector procurement, and concessions). This has been a lengthy process but…
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Can social housing learn from the private sector?
Mark Henderson, chief executive of the 55,000-home landlord, told the National Housing Federation conference in Birmingham that housing associations should develop their businesses along…
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Working together in a partnership
Working together is not uncommon in the housing industry, but new opportunities and challenges in the sector mean partnership working is becoming an ever…
