Planning ahead for winter

13 October 2023
Winter road maintenance is essential to ensure safe and efficient transport during the colder months. Cold temperatures, snow, ice and rain all pose significant challenges to the road network, creating hazardous conditions that can lead to anything from disruption to collisions. GB investigates some of the key aspects of winter road maintenance
Transport & Roads

Reaping the benefits of solar

13 October 2023
When it comes to energy, one of the best things you can do for the planet and the public purse is installing solar panels on your property
Energy

Local place leadership: good practice for levelling up

13 October 2023
In December 2022, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) published a good practice guide to support councils with levelling up locally. Darryl Eyers, former ADEPT president and director for economy, infrastructure and skills at Staffordshire County Council, talks about the guide and gives some top tips to local authorities about levelling up
Planning & Construction 3

Welsh minister praises social care workforce

13 October 2023
Welsh minister praises social care workforce
Welsh deputy minister for social services Julie Morgan has praised the social care workforce at the Association of Directors of Social Services Cymru national conference.
Speaking at the conference, she said: "It’s hard to find the words to do justice to the complete commitment social care staff across Wales show to the people they work with, in order to help them live the best possible life.
"I’m so impressed with the respect that people are treated with by our social care teams.

Banksy or burden?

13 October 2023
Local councils are usually responsible for removing graffiti from public buildings, monuments, benches and bins. But what is the best way to go about this?
Cleaning
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