The importance of cities as partners in successful governance
Anna Lisa Boni, secretary general, EUROCITIES shares her reflections on the growing importance of cities as agenda setters
How local councils can improve their community leisure centre
Cheryl Hersey from Action PR explains how local councils can make the most of their community leisure centre through investment and marketing
Government announces £500,000 investment in public parks
The Ministry of Parks and Green Spaces has announced a new action group dedicated to improving green spaces and investment in public parks
Theresa May in Canada for post-Brexit trade talks
Prime Minister Theresa May has kicked off post-Brexit trade negotiations in Canada, advocating the 'shared values' of both countries
UK offers military deal with the EU post Brexit
The UK government is forging a military deal with the EU that will allow them to share military assets and collaborate on operations after Brexit
Xenophobia fears rise in the face of Brexit negotiations
The government is investigating accusations of EU nationals facing xenophobia in applying for jobs and housing as Brexit negotiations continue
Ministers seek ambitious British science funding deal post-Brexit
UK ministers are aiming to negotiate an ambitious deal which will afford British science funding programmes special status after Brexit
Government pledges £40 million to boost the British coast
Towns across the British coast are set to receive a share of the £40 million Coastal Communities fund from the government to boost local economies
Northern Ireland could receive ‘special status’ after Brexit
The EU has said that a 'standalone' deal may have to be negotiated for Northern Ireland to allow a 'frictionless' border crossing to the...
Theresa May assures public of Japan trade agreement after Brexit
Theresa May has announced a trade agreement with Japanese leader Shinzo Abe set to replace EU trading after Britain cuts ties with Europe
UK food industry warns of shortage of workers post-brexit
The UK food industry has warned that Brexit will lead to a shortage of migrant workers, many of whom work in food processing or farming
Brexit vote sees fall in net migration
Latest estimates suggest that the UK has seen an overall decline in net migration since the country voted to leave the EU last June...
Building success at the Agile Business Conference
Mary Henson from the Agile Business Consortium highlights how the Agile Business Conference on the 4 & 5 October aims to support businesses at an unpredictable time
Stability and instability in the Caucasus: social cohesion
A consortium coordinated by the University of St. Gallen looks at the Caucasus and the importance of social cohesion for stability in the region
Government promises ‘innovative’ approach to customs after Brexit
The UK is proposing an alternative ‘untested’ approach to trade customs which would mean no extra checks at UK/EU borders
Supporting the urban Aboriginal population in Canada
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada explain how the organisation is working to better the lives of the urban Aboriginal population in Canada
Why local government should embrace technology
Andrew Cowling at Fujitsu Scanners outlines how local government could benefit from document management for efficiency gains and a reduction in costs
The European Union: Challenges or lost opportunities
Kieran McCarthy, a member of the European Committee of the Regions, looks at the European Union and the positive activities that we should focus on
Austerity revolutionising customer service delivery in councils
John McMahon, Product Director at IEG4, an enabler of digital services in the public sector, discusses how austerity in local government is, by necessity, driving a revolution in customer service delivery
Can diversity in cities create social cohesion?
Dr Gideon Bolt, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Geosciences – Utrecht University highlights research into the importance of diversity in cities