We share Conservative party conference insights on levelling up and transport.
As party conferences end, we reflect on the Labour and Conservative events and key takeaways for local leaders.
We offer fresh insights on levelling up priorities and how to turn broad policy into meaningful change.
In rural Norfolk, connectivity is key for levelling up. Priorities include roads, public transport and broadband.
Stoke-on-Trent has clearly defined priorities for levelling up, including development, transport, and infrastructure.
Outcomes from the latest public interest reports show that many local authorities are still falling short of auditor standards.
How do businesses feel about the levelling up agenda, and what does this mean for local and central government?
The government is clear that devolution is central to levelling-up, but is it the right policy for every place?
Recent auditor interventions show that effective leadership is vital for local authorities to avoid key failings.
Local authorities need to act to avoid financial failure – these three key levers can help deliver genuine change.
The pandemic and long-term implications of Brexit have created the foundations for a financial reckoning so significant, many will struggle to comprehend its magnitude.
What does the funding landscape look like for public sector organisations in 2022?
We explain how local government can deliver the Levelling Up White Paper's goals for housing, funding, and regeneration.
We explore levelling up, how it is different to previous approaches and what it needs to be successful.
Local authorities face challenges, our financial foresight forecast shows. We and CIPFA explain how you can be ready.
Local authority financial reporting has become increasingly difficult. Our report covers all you need to consider.
