The Little Things
All posts from: August 2012
Construction holds the key to a return to growth
Reviving local economies can be done through investment in the ailing construction sector, writes Mark Farrar, chief executive of CITB-ConstructionSkills
Maximising the potential of council property portfolios
With tightening budgets and a long list of priorities it can be very tempting to cut funding to community groups and council venues. Three London councils are now trialing, Hire Space, a new tool that will allow them to promote venues for their communities without the cost
Staff resourcing strategies must be sustainable
Balancing your council’s interim staff requirements and long-term ambitions at a time when budgets are being cut is one of the toughest challenges facing local authorities. Tom Hadley, director of policy and professional services at the Recruitment & Employment Confederation gives his advice on the matter
How to handle a crisis?
Getting community facilities back on track following damage is never easy, Phillip Herring, commercial director at VINCI Park UK explains how they did after taking over council run parking operations
