What should the eight newly elected metro mayors focus on to help their cities build back better? Andrew Carter explores

As part of the local elections on 6 May, the people of Greater Manchester will be electing a regional mayor. Here are the candidates

Ian Ward speaks to GB about the Birmingham City Council's 2022 Commonwealth Games plans and capitalising on culture in the region

GB talks to Adam McVey about plans to be a net-zero carbon Capital City by 2030 and creating a cleaner, greener and fairer future in Edinburgh

We spoke to Cllr Sally Longford about Nottingham City Council’s 2028 Carbon Neutral Action Plan and an increase in walking and cycling

Anique Bravenboer, alliance manager at Yotta, explains the importance of keeping services up and running in the lockdown and beyond

St Albans City & District Council has undergone a huge digital transformation project. Caroline Croft discusses what they have achieved so far

Rory Alexander writes about the recent Borderlands Growth Deal and the impact these investments will have on local authorities

Devolving further control to regions of the North could have a transformational effect, writes Henri Murison

UKHospitality has repeatedly called on councils to change their approach to hospitality by acting more proactively in a spirit of cooperation

The local election results exposed England’s broken electoral system yet again, says Willie Sullivan of the Electoral Reform Society

To unlock the prosperity of urban areas the government must address a lack of funding for local authorities, writes Andrew Carter

2019 is set to be another financially difficult year for the local government. Here, we look back on the most popular features from GB this year

A county council perspective

Discussing the latest issues affecting local government, Cllr Philip Atkins addresses the difficulties in balancing the books

Data and preventing homelessness

Andrew Walker discusses the talking points of the LGiU's first Local Government Homelessness Commission

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Following a period of remarkable growth and momentum, Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live is making a powerful move—relocating its southern edition to the iconic London Olympia on 18–19 June 2025.

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