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Digital transformation delusions warning

Authorities need to engage in ‘higher level’, technology driven work in order to achieve less ‘cosmetic’ digital transformation of their operations.

Growing grounds maintenance expertise

SALTEX 2016, taking place on 2-3 November at the NEC, is the must attend event for those working in the groundscare sector.

Facilities Management

Khan gives Merton Council control over stadium plans

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has handed Merton Council powers to determine the future of Wimbledon football stadium.

Rejected recyclable waste surges, BBC figures show

According to data retrieved by a BBC freedom of information (FoI) request, councils rejected 338,000 tons of waste in 2014-15, a significant increase on 2011-12, where 184,000 tons were left unrecycled.

Councils should help people budget care costs effectively, survey says

According to survey by Citizens Advice, three out of five people who have withdrawn money from their pension savings have not planned for how they will meet future care costs.

Leeds City Council announces Olympics parade

Leeds City Council has announced it will hold a homecoming parade to celebrate the achievements of Yorkshire’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Bristol offers voluntary redundancy option to generate savings

Bristol City Council has unveiled a plan which involves offering staff the option to take voluntary redundancy in a bid to generate around £29 million in savings.

Lighting can help save millions

Local authorities are coming together with suppliers and funders of LED lighting at LuxLive to map out the future of lighting

Facilities Management

Gaining insight from L&D professionals

Leading L&D experts will share their knowledge at the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition, taking place on 19-20 October.

Conferences & Events

May to scrap local mayor push, Times reports

Theresa May is prepared to change policy on city regions needing directly-elected mayors in order to be granted devolution deals, it has been reported.

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