TechnologyMaking place based approaches a realityGeorgina Maratheftis, head of local government at techUK, explains how the technology sector can be involved in a place based approach to local services Waste ManagementReducing food waste in ScotlandIain Gulland outlines how the agency is helping Scottish councils to reduce food waste and recycle more where food waste is unavoidable Local GovernmentInvesting in hospitality to boost our high streetsUKHospitality has repeatedly called on councils to change their approach to hospitality by acting more proactively in a spirit of cooperation TechnologyIT security: patching makes perfectSascha Giese explains how patch management can help keep public sector IT systems watertight TechnologyCloud migration: The key considerations for the public sectorA sound migration strategy will be vital to the success of the public sector migrating to the cloud, says Paul Mercina Central GovernmentHow to tackle bullying in WestminsterWhat do politicians, civil servants and others need to do to tackle the issue of bullying and harassment in government? Local GovernmentTwo-party electoral system close to fracturingThe local election results exposed England’s broken electoral system yet again, says Willie Sullivan of the Electoral Reform Society Sustainability & Net ZeroThe importance of communication in solving coffee cup wastePhil Wild shares his view on why focusing on infrastructure and consumer communication is the way forward for local councils Health & SafetyTackling work-related stress in the public sectorRob McGreal, work-related stress policy lead at the Health & Safety Executive highlights the organisation’s do’s and don’ts for work-related stress TechnologySecure data destruction and BrexitWhat changes are secure data destruction companies seeing as a result of GDPR? The British Security Industry Association explores Load More *NEWS UK Government offers £1.5 billion to Northern Ireland Executive 14 million free bus journeys delivered over summer Funding for local energy projects in Wales Manchester to host G20 in 2027 Public invited to join Big Conversation on Care £90 million for heat networks £22.5 million to boost school enrichment opportunities £21.8m for affordable homes Scottish Government support for community projects 3/4 of councillors feel at risk doing their job