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The £5bn Pride in Place programme – what does it mean for local authorities?
Alexander Rose sets out the main elements of the Pride in Place Programme, including potential sticking points in areas such as accountability that may emerge for local authorities supporting the delivery of the programme.
Social and affordable housing as a driver of economic growth
The Labour government has committed to delivering “the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation”. Joanna Lee-Mills and Alexander Rose explain why this is regarded not only to be a moral obligation but also an opportunity to drive economic growth.
PFI expiry and handback
Emma Beynon and Alex Lawrence assess PFI expiry and handback, a big moment for public sector infrastructure.
"Build baby build" – How MHCLG will change now Steve Reed is Secretary of State
On Friday 5th September 2025 Steve Reed OBE MP became the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, replacing Angela Rayner MP. Alexander Rose and Tim Care consider the impact this decision is likely to have.
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Local Authority Insight Series: Regeneration and the local authority estate
Lee Pickett and Rita Bange discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the law surrounding property of local authorities and the need for further regeneration of urban areas.
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Heat network zoning coordination
Carrie Davies sets out some early-stage considerations for local authorities when it comes to heat network zoning coordination.
Mediating PFIs
Mediation is a potentially underused tool for unlocking contract disputes arising out of PFI, write Emma Beynon and Andrew Lancaster.
Generative AI and data protection
Justin Harrington sets out what UK public sector organisations need to know when it comes to generative AI and data protection.
Zones/RABs and heat networks: The path to an investible infrastructure asset class?
The UK’s new heat network zoning framework (the outlines for which were drawn by the Energy Act 2023) is set to redefine how low‑carbon heating is delivered by creating geographic zones, where district heat networks are the mandated, optimal solution.
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