Local Government
Should councils continue to make commercial investments?
31ten has been working with a number of Councils to set up such investment funds that make finance available to local businesses to seed economic growth and regeneration.
What is ‘truly affordable housing’?
We have been working with local authorities that want to bring a commitment to deliver truly affordable housing into their Housing Strategy. But what does ‘truly affordable housing’ mean?
Cap and trade: unlocking the benefits of scrapping the HRA debt cap
The lifting of the housing revenue account debt cap will only boost housing numbers effectively if councils combine the new flexibility with existing models such as housing companies.
7 key trends in customer contact management in local government
Achieving great customer experience is challenging in local government. But it is possible to improve the experience.
Scrapping the HRA cap is an opportunity for housing companies
Andy Pack tells Room 151 his views on the Government’s announcement to scrap the HRA cap.
To survive the next decade local government needs to collaborate for growth
Against a backdrop of continuing funding constraints, increasing demand and raised customer expectations we believe local authorities need to take action now. We have identified four key interventions to ensure survival in the next decade.
Local authority borrowing for property investment
Our Director, Chris Shepherd, talks to Room 151 about the guidance over local authorities borrowing for property investment.