Digital tech is raising the efficiency and reliability of heat networks, while improving affordability for customers, writes Richard Slee

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson discusses why Liverpool is turning back the clock and restarting a council house building programme

The Crown Commercial Service's Ron Whitehead discusses how Spark will work, how it has been designed, as well as its desired outcomes

An inclusive transport system is central to a fairer economy and society, but urban transport is often biased and unequal, writes Tim Burns

In a country with world-leading emissions data, there is no excuse for inaction, says the British Safety Council's Matthew Holder

Iain Gulland explains why Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme will aid the fight against climate change by encouraging better recycling

The British Franchise Association explains how the franchising sector has changed in recent years and what opportunities it presents for the public sector

Georgina Maratheftis, head of local government at techUK, explains how the technology sector can be involved in a place based approach to local services

Iain Gulland outlines how the agency is helping Scottish councils to reduce food waste and recycle more where food waste is unavoidable

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

Sascha Giese explains how patch management can help keep public sector IT systems watertight

A sound migration strategy will be vital to the success of the public sector migrating to the cloud, says Paul Mercina

What do politicians, civil servants and others need to do to tackle the issue of bullying and harassment in government?

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

Phil Wild shares his view on why focusing on infrastructure and consumer communication is the way forward for local councils

Rob McGreal, work-related stress policy lead at the Health & Safety Executive highlights the organisation’s do’s and don’ts for work-related stress

What changes are secure data destruction companies seeing as a result of GDPR? The British Security Industry Association explores

Using surveillance technology, how do you make the move from safe city to smart city in these cash-strapped times?

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Event Diary

Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo returns to Excel London across 12-13 November, once again bringing together the world of logistics, supply chain, eCommerce and retail innovation for two dynamic days of opportunity.

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The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the UK’s leading event for retail supply chain and logistics professionals, showcasing the latest innovations in fulfilment, 3PL, AI-driven automation, and warehouse technology.

Supplier Profiles

Bauder Accepts Keys to its New UK Distribution Centre at Gateway 14

Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand

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At Words of World, we specialise in professional translation and interpreting, d