The power of volunteering
At Neighbourly Lab, we have become increasingly focused on the topic of volunteering.
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Are you drone aware?
In the very near future, all local authorities are going to need to be drone aware – and a lot sooner than is probably realised!
Electoral counts and coronations
Early May looks like being a particularly busy period for local government (as if there is ever a quiet moment!).
How not to implement policy
Ninety per cent of cab drivers opposed, 80 per cent of outer London businesses opposed and 80 per cent of outer London employees opposed.
Making a choice on who runs services
We are now just days away from the local elections, where voters face a choice at the ballot box over who runs vital local public services.
The most trusted form of government
Can I send a big thank you to those standing down as councillors this May. You have made a real difference to thousands of people across the country.
Bringing impartiality to sector-led support
The recent Corporate Peer Challenge (CPC) on the LGA (see first 682) highlighted the value of its sector support offer.
Democracy threatened by abuse of politicians
At The Jo Cox Foundation, we believe that abuse and intimidation of elected politicians is one of the biggest threats to democracy in the UK.
Making buildings safer
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is working closely with local authority building control and fire and rescue services to deliver the new building safety regime in England.
Planning for the future
When I knew that I was joining the Planning Inspectorate, I spoke to people across the planning system to get a sense of what I could expect. I was overwhelmed by the respect with which the organisation is held.