Local Government
Levelling up – bringing the buzzword to life
Rob Whiteman, CIPFA CEO, details the opportunity to bring public services closer together to better meet the needs of local areas
Innovation in public sector reward
The PPMA's Gordon McFarlane provides his reflections on how the public sector has innovated in the last 18 months
Sustainability & Net Zero
Powerful communities for a net zero future
James Goodman explores the importance of empowering communities to take action toward tackling the climate crisis and restoring nature
Technology
Local government and adopting a drone strategy
Government Business shares the views of Aleks Kowalski on using drones to save the public sector money and help it operate more efficiently
Sport & Leisure
Playgrounds essential in children’s recovery from lockdown
Mark Hardy looks at the importance of playgrounds in creating active environments for children as they return to a more familiar school/home balance
Public finance as a steward of inclusive green growth
A mix of regulation, economic incentives and engagement with the investment community are needed to facilitate a fairer future green economy, writes Jeffrey Matsu
Security & Policing
How to improve cyber security in local government
Many of the most significant cyber security challenges are surmountable with a layered security strategy, writes Mark Scott
Technology
How technology brings us closer to a greener planet
The path to clean city air: Can smart cities help contribute to a better, cleaner environment? Sascha Giese explores
Local Government
What are the next steps for the UK’s city regions?
What should the eight newly elected metro mayors focus on to help their cities build back better? Andrew Carter explores
Health & Social Care
Mental health at work: the runaway issue that mustn’t get away from us
Will business as usual dominate the workplace agenda once more as restrictions ease? Adrian Wakeling, Senior Policy Adviser at Acas, discusses

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