Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
Dyl Kurpil, managing director, District Enforcement explains how the latest technology provides both a proven deterrent to fly-tipping and improved evidence to ensure offenders are identified and fined
Sir Stephen Timms, chair of the Work and Pensions Committee discusses ‘The Health and Safety Executive’s approach to asbestos management’ report
Dr Philip Orumwense commercial director and chief procurement officer for technology at Crown Commercial Service (CCS) discusses how CCS can help the public sector with technology procurement, including the G-Cloud 13 agreement
Douglas Heintzman, chief catalyst at the Blockchain Research Institute looks at how blockchain can be used in government
Martin McFadyen, head of public sector at Virgin Media O2 Business discusses the digital skills gap and how the Connect More Programme is helping people gain the digital skills they need
Cllr Neil Prior, deputy chair of the Local Government Association’s Improvement and Innovation Board discusses digitalisation and embracing technology
Recruiting talent to the public sector is not easy, but Crown Commercial Service’s Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment Services framework helps to ease some of the pressure
It is fair to say that if you are reading this magazine and these articles, you are probably a professional in your area of expertise. The very desire to expand your knowledge through personal development, relevant articles, industry publications and their inherent educational content means you are a cut above the rest and should be considered a professional… but a professional what?
Homelessness has been a challenge for local authorities for a long time, the ‘How can data stop homelessness before it starts’ report published by EY in conjunction with Maidstone Borough Council, analyses the roles that technology can play in helping to move from reacting to homelessness to actively preventing it. GB spoke to John Littlemore, head of housing & regulatory services at Maidstone Borough Council
Footways is a network of quiet and enjoyable routes for walking in London, here Emma Griffin, co-founder of Footways discusses the benefits of having access to green spaces close to where we live
Loughton Town Council are currently in the process of redesigning their park and playground equipment. With the location also a flood plain, careful planning was essential, as the council explains here
Paul Rabbitts, chair of the Parks Management Association looks at the challenges facing those who maintain our parks
Signage can bring real reward to your organisation and it is a very cost-efficient way to do so. GB looks at the benefits of
good signage
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) has published a white paper calling for a wider discussion to create a national fire safety strategy that goes beyond current legislative proposals
The drainage industry is key to long term environmental sustainability in a multitude of ways, many of which would not be immediately apparent. This article by the National Association of Drainage Contractors aims to identify these, as well as set out how the industry is addressing them
With winter coming up, road maintenance is more important than ever and it’s a good idea to get ahead before the cold weather really begins
With winter approaching, the weather getting colder and wetter and the days getting shorter, there is lots you can do to prepare. GB shares ten top tips for facilities management prep for winter
Proxima shares the best practices for ensuring successful delivery whilst getting the greatest value from increasingly constrained budgets
Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
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In the UK, asbestos remains a legacy issue in many public buildings, posing significant health and safety concerns. Craig Evans, chief operating officer of UKATA, presents a comprehensive guide on the removal, surveying, and consultation processes essential for asbestos management.
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