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Local government reorganisation in Cumbria: fast, furious and utterly complex
By Beth Park , Account Director Robert Jenrick’s recent announcement on local government reorganisation consisted of a promise of “strong accountable...
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From Steel River to Hydrogen Highway - Teesside is the new Hydrogen Capital of the UK
By William Neale , Executive Chris Rea immortalised Teesside’s proud history of steel in vinyl with his not quite chart topping local anthem ‘Steel...
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Making a mountain out of a molehill
By Rebecca Coleman , Executive The rather innocuous junction where Oxford Street meets Edgware Road is no stranger to a public execution or two. From...
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Housing for the many (just not near you!)
By Vincent Carroll-Battaglino, Senior Account Manager According to its Twitter, the Labour Party is now the Party of the Nimby. How, why, and will it...
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If I Had a Photograph of You….
By Phil Briscoe , Managing Director In the 38 years since A Flock of Seagulls penned those lyrics in their hit track Wishing, we’ve all become...
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Could ‘nimbyism’ threaten the transition to Net Zero? A lesson from Switzerland
By Beth Park, Account Director The result of the Chesham and Amersham by-election – hailed as a victory for ‘nimbyism’ in the home counties – will...
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The future of local government
By Drew Aspinwall, Account Director For as long as I can remember the narrative around local authorities and the future operating models and funding...
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Countdown to COP
By Andrew Adie Welcome to the first in our weekly Countdown to COP26 updates, charting the developing milestones on the road to Glasgow, with just...
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