Using City Deals to drive Low Carbon Growth
This briefing covers a recent report by the Green Alliance think tank which analyses the low-carbon credentials of the wave one city deals, and prospects for wave two deals to deliver low carbon economic growth. Almost all of the city deals include mention of low carbon activities. However the degree of low-carbon integration across the…
Childcare Sufficiency and Sustainability in disadvantaged areas
The Childcare Sufficiency and Sustainability in disadvantaged areas DfE research report considers the early years and childcare market in disadvantaged areas and the impact implementing the new statutory requirement to provide up to 15 hours a week of childcare for disadvantaged children from September 2013 onwards. It considers how local authorities (LAs) and providers act,…
Local authorities and economic development in 2013 – can local dynamism counter a national low growth economy?
The global economic outlook is uncertain. National forecasts show a continuation of a lengthy period of low growth (at best). The need for local authorities (LAs) to contribute to and lead local growth has, arguably, never been greater. Doing this effectively requires LAs to understand, plan and manage both their local economy, and the major…
Governance of Maintained Schools: Recent Regulations and Guidance
Contains briefing about DfE advice and guidance related to new regulations on the composition of maintained school governing bodies, namely: • Guidance on the School Governance Constitution Regulations 2012 • Advice on the School Governance Federations Regulations 2012 • Advice about the establishment and governance of new maintained schools relating to The School Governance (New…
On Your Radar January 2013
On Your Radar looks back over the last period, ahead at what could be hitting the headlines and comments on issues relevant to local government that will be influencing the political landscape over the coming months. This edition covers: Upcoming briefings Mid term review Prospects for local government in 2013 Key dates in welfare reform…
Seminar: Time Management and Coping Skills for Busy Councillors
This intensive programme has been specifically developed to provide participants with a set of strategies to assist in making the most of limited time resources, and includes a significant number of tips and techniques that will place delegates more in control.
Local Government Finance Act 2012 – Non-domestic rates
The Local Government Finance Act 2012 introduces a business rates retention scheme in England enabling local authorities to retain a proportion of the non-domestic rates generated in their area. It also supports the development of Tax Incremental Financing and Enterprise Zones by enabling local authorities to borrow for capital schemes against projected growth in business…
The living wage
There is an increasingly interesting debate around the Living Wage. And, for once, it isn’t entirely party political. What do you think? What is the position of your local authority?
The Living Wage and Local Authorities
This is a briefing on the Living Wage and how it relates to local government. The briefing covers: * A ‘what, why, who and where’ of the Living Wage * An update on the Living Wage and Local Authorities * A short comment on where next for the Living Wage The briefing may be of…
Unleashing Greatness RSA-Pearson Academies Commission Report
The Academies Commission, chaired by former HMCI Christine Gilbert, has published its report (10 January 2013), Unleashing Greatness, which considers both the impact of the academies programme to date and what should happen when the majority of schools may be academies. It is specifically concerned with ensuring that the programme delivers on its aim of…
