Sallie Barker of the Sport and Recreation Alliance talks us through the current state of publicly funded sport and the work her organisation does to promote fitness in the community
Most signs will be seen on the move and will need to be read and understood in an instant. British Sign and Graphics Association director David Catanach gives some points on getting it right
Kerry Watson of VisitScotland explains the innovation driving the country forward as a conference destination
The Green Deal aims to help households across the UK become more energy efficient. Andy Deacon of the Energy Savings Trust looks at ways in which local councils can drive it forward
Local authorities can benefit from taking a long-term approach to managing road repairs. The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) presents two case studies showing how it can be done
It is currently estimated that more than 376,000 older people live in around 10,300 care homes in the UK – a population that will increase significantly over the next 20 years as the number of people in the UK aged over 85 doubles. The Care Bill, which should receive Royal Assent shortly, aims to address the scandal of pensioners selling their homes in distress to pay for care
Louise Tibbert of the Public Sector People Managers’ Association examines the challenges of sustaining a good local government workforce and what future employment models might look like
Evidence shows that organisations that are making life easier for customers are facing financial pressures better. Katherine Potter from the Professional Planning Forum talks through some examples of firms that are successfully putting the customer first, and reaping the rewards
James Sutton, chief operating officer with the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM), explains how managers are working to change perceptions of this unsung profession
Manchester has long been a favourite for planners of conferences and events, and recent investment has helped to modernise services throughout the city, as Visit Manchester tells us
Government departments need to follow stricter guidelines in their budget forecasts, argues Tom McBride of the National Audit Office (NAO) in an analysis of a recent report
With the choice of using staff-owned cars, pool cars, short-term rentals, and company cars, it is not always clear what business travel method is best for an organisation. James Langley, deputy chairman and director of the Institute of Car Fleet Management, examines the different options
Nadra Ahmed of the National Care Association offers an overview of the care industry, describing the progress it has made and the challenges involved in meeting raised standards
This winter, many parts of the country were affected with severe flooding, and the small Fenland market town of Boston is still feeling the impact of the tidal surge of December 5 which affected almost 600 homes. Phil Drury of Boston Council, talks about his community’s response to the flood, which has been praised as a excellent example of inter-agency cooperation
Could it be that a planning system formerly obsessed with process and detail is finally morphing into a framework that understands social worth and can get back to creating really good places? Juliana O’Rourke, managing editor at Resource for Urban Development Information, reports
Passivhaus is an internationally renowned method of building healthy, affordable low energy homes. Jon Bootland, chief executive of Passivhaus Trust, explains why it is an ideal method for the construction of social housing in the UK
Despite the government’s efforts, cases of fraud and error continue to cost the taxpayer billions. A recent report by Business Intelligence Software firm SAS explains how improved data management can combat this behaviour
Franchise businesses across the UK have reported record highs in turnover and full-time employment, according to the 2013 NatWest British Franchise Association (bfa) Franchise Survey
