Higher and degree apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as a valuable career development tool, providing opportunities for individuals to 'earn while they learn.'
Behind every dazzling burst of light at London's New Year's Eve fireworks display lies months of meticulous planning. Tom Smith, managing director at CarnDu, chairman of the EIG and secretary of the BPA, takes us behind the scenes of this world-famous event
Pauline Beattie, ABPCO's newly appointed co-chair, and a director of Conference Care, talks about Best Practice and its value as part of the event delivery process
Public sector organisations face ongoing challenges in recruiting skilled non-clinical staf efficiently and cost-effectively
With employment laws changing, APSCo sets out how best to manage public sector recruitment for 2025
Daniel Spenceley, head of policy at the Credit Services Assocation (CSA), explores how fair and effective debt collection practices can support both taxpayers and those in financial difficulty, ensuring sustainable solutions for all
Returning to the Birmingham NEC from April 8-10 2025, The Security Event is set to be one of the most anticipated events in the security industry calendar
The Health & Safety Event 2025 is set to be the UK's largest and most comprehensive gathering for professionals responsible for ensuring safe and efficient workplaces
Neil Everitt from IWFM expores the key challenges from skills shortages to technology adoption, and highlights the strategies and collaborations essential for shaping a more effective, data-driven, and future-ready public estate
The Workplace Event is the leading gathering for professionals dedicated to shaping the future of workplace and facilities management
The Fire Safety Event is a key gathering for professionals and organisations dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in fire safety management
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) examines the impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 on high-risk building (HRB) projects and adovates for reforms to streamline approvals, increase regulatory capacity, and ensure that fire safety measures do not unintentionally hinder progress in the construction sector
GB takes a look at three councils' recent action to reduce emissions within the waste management sector by going green with their bin lorries
Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are drainage solutions that mimic natural drainage systems, rather than relying upon a network of pipes and sewers to direct excess surface water to nearby watercourses. What potential benefits do they have for towns and cities and how can local authorities and businesses harness them to their advantage?
In recent years, several councils and stakeholders across the UK have taken bold steps to "weed out" the use of glyphosate, reacting to public pressure and citing concerns over its safety as a probably carinogenic. However, as reports of growing weeds and safety hazards mount, some councils ar enot reconsidering these bans, opting to reintroduce glyphosate-based methods, as Daniel Docking from the PCA explains.
Ash dieback has swept across the nation since its first detection in the UK in 2012. A fungal infections that can take decades to strangle even the most steadfast ash trees, it is set to wipe out up to 90 per cent of the European ash woodland at a cost of £15 billion. But this was over a decade ago. Is ash dieback a problem, and what are councils doing about it?
Across the UK, towns, cities, and villages are coming togethre to brighten their communities through Britain in Bloom
Simon Dancer is a Board Member of the Institute of Economic Development, and a Director at AMION Consulting.
With employment laws changing, APSCo sets out how best to manage recruitment in 2025
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In January 2025, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology announced a new ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’ to encourage an increase in AI adoption across the UK. What will the Government’s plans for AI mean for local authority teams? How will emerging technologies affect environmental health services in the future?
The Blue Light Show launches this year and is set to become the only cross-collaborative event focused on bringing together emergency services professionals.
Highways UK 2025, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 15–16 October, stands as the UK’s leading event for the highways and road infrastructure sector.
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Behind every dazzling burst of light at London's New Year's Eve fireworks display lies months of meticulous planning. Tom Smith, managing director at CarnDu, chairman of the EIG and secretary of the BPA, takes us behind the scenes of this world-famous event
Pauline Beattie, ABPCO's newly appointed co-chair, and a director of Conference Care, talks about Best Practice and its value as part of the event delivery process
