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
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
Two pieces of news in the first week of 2025 illustrated perfectly the glacial pace of change in implementing long overdue safety measures in buildings, writes Rachel Davison, director of specaialist knowledge at the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA)
Paul Bullard, product diredctor at SFG20, the industry standard for buliding maintenance specification, shares his insights on how effective contract management can save public sector businesses significant time and money, and how to overcome the most common obstacles
Christopher Hammond, UK100's chief executive looks at how local authorities can play a key role in cleaning up energy
Few people in fleet can claim a career as diverse as Martin Edgecox. From working with manufacturers, central government, trade unions and navigating the automotive supply chain, he has, in his own words, "been around the block"
Mass-scale, immature innovations spread rapidly due to their accessibility and integration into personal devices within organisations. How can public IT stay resilient against the mass adoption of unregulated technologies asks Antonio Hidalgo Landa, chair of the BCS consultancy specialist group.
Last year, the UK Government's Cyber Essentials (CE) scheme celebrated its tenth anniversary, marking a decade of growth. The scheme is centered around five technical controls and is proven to protect organisations of all sizes from the most common cyber attacks
John Kimmance, chief customer officer at Ordnance Survey (OS) looks ahead at the technology trends of 2025
The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) announced a momentous milestone as it marks 100,000 enrolments for its industry-leading Virtual Training Suite.
BICSc, the largest independent, professional and educational body within the cleaning industry, is celebrating the landmark achievement of 100,000 enrolments for its numerous, varied online training courses.
Prior to the general election, the IED asked members the question: what is your single biggest ask of the incoming government to support economic development?
There are many unique venues for hire in Essex that are suitable for accommodating your meetings, conferences, and events. Conveniently located close to London, the country offers a unique combination of coast, town, and country
