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£31.5 million for Welsh towns and cities

The Welsh government have announced a £31.5 million boost for nine local authorities to help deliver projects such as Y Storfa in Swansea, the Queen’s Market in Rhyl and the demolition of Newport Leisure Centre.

Coalition commits to ending London's cladding crisis

A new coalition made up of City Hall, Government, local councils, the London Fire Brigade and regulatory bodies will lead vital work to end London’s building cladding crisis.
The Joint Remediation Partnership Board will establish and oversee a plan to accelerate the removal of unsafe cladding on residential buildings over 11metres, including buildings in London that fall under Government, private developer and social housing remediation programmes.

Council switches from diesel to HVO refuse trucks

Perth and Kinross Council, in line with its commitment to respond to the climate emergency affecting the county and Scotland as a whole, switched its diesel refuse trucks to use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

The Workplace Event 2024

This year's Safety & Security Event Series drew a crowd of 56,115 professionals to Birmingham's NEC

Conferences & Events

Breaking the silence: overcoming consumer reluctance in debt recovery

For those involved in debt recovery, supporting engagement is critical, not just to resolve outstanding debts, but to protect vulnerable citizens, improve financial resilience, and uphold trust in public services. In this article, the CSA's head of policy, Daniel Spenceley explores why overcoming disengagement is so crucial, what barriers remain, and how collective action, including better financial education and tackling online misinformation, can create a more supportive environment for those in financial difficulty.

Professional Services

Navigating the new procurement landscape: what the Procurement Act means for public sector bodies

The UK's most significant procurement overhaul in a decade has now come into effect, reshapingh ow public sector organisations source goods, services and works. Peter Ware, head of government and specialist in public procurement at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, explains the substantial changes in the Procurement Act 2023 and what they mean for government bodies

Procurement

New analysis shows Planning and Infrastructure Bill could boost economy by billions

According to new analysis, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill could benefit the economy by up to £7.5 billion over the next 10 years.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill’s Impact Assessment has shown that lower costs for businesses, fewer delays and more certainty could lead to further investment and provide an additional boost to the economy.
Deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner said: “Getting Britain building will not only boost economic growth but ensure we deliver the homes and infrastructure working people deserve.

£2 million for tidal power in Wales

At the Marine Energy Wales Conference in Cardiff, the Welsh government announced a £2 million equity investment in tidal energy firm Inyanga Marine Energy Group, which will help test improved tidal turbines in real sea conditions at the Morlais tidal energy site off Ynts Mon (Anglesey).
Thanks to the investment, the turbines will be able to produce up to 60 per cent more energy thanks to funded improvements. The turbines will power most of the tidal energy projects planned for the Morlais site, an area known for its strong tidal currents.

Data reveals health inequalities in England

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published new analysis of health inequalities in England.
The Health Inequalities in Health Protection report gives a high-level summary of the current state of health inequalities in England caused by infectious diseases, as well as environmental health hazards.
The report found that people living in the 20 per cent most deprived areas in England are almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital due to infectious diseases than the least deprived.