Procurement
Issues in outsourcing valuable professionalism
Mike Orlov discusses outsourcing in public services via framework agreements which so adversely affects the health sector
Planning and Construction
The impact of climate change on the UK planning system
Amanda Beresford analyses the impact of climate change on the current planning system and revisions which could be made
Energy
How digital technologies are maximising heat network performance
Digital tech is raising the efficiency and reliability of heat networks, while improving affordability for customers, writes Richard Slee
Housing
Returning to our council building roots
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson discusses why Liverpool is turning back the clock and restarting a council house building programme
Procurement
Spark: The Technology Innovation Marketplace
The Crown Commercial Service's Ron Whitehead discusses how Spark will work, how it has been designed, as well as its desired outcomes
Transport & Roads
Make cycling inclusive to double cycling
An inclusive transport system is central to a fairer economy and society, but urban transport is often biased and unequal, writes Tim Burns
Environment & Weather
Air pollution; we need to act now
In a country with world-leading emissions data, there is no excuse for inaction, says the British Safety Council's Matthew Holder
Waste Management
How taking back your empties will transform recycling in Scotland
Iain Gulland explains why Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme will aid the fight against climate change by encouraging better recycling
Why go franchising?
The British Franchise Association explains how the franchising sector has changed in recent years and what opportunities it presents for the public sector
Technology
Making place based approaches a reality
Georgina Maratheftis, head of local government at techUK, explains how the technology sector can be involved in a place based approach to local services

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