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NEWS

 

128,000 children to be homeless on Christmas day

 

A new report has revealed that a shocking 128,000 children in Britain will wake up homeless and in temporary accommodation this Christmas.....read more

Social worker accreditation system plans revealed

 

Robert Goodwill has announced that five local authorities will be involved in the initial roll out of the NAAS for social workers.....read more

Leeds proposes three per cent council tax increase

 

Leeds City Council is proposing adding an extra three per cent to council tax to help with the hugely burgeoning cost of care.....read more

Construction productivity could deliver £15bn

 

New government plans to boost the construction sector’s productivity could potentially generate savings of £15 billion a year.....read more

Derby first council to undergo digital facelift considering cloud pressures

 

Derby City Council has confirmed a 60 per cent saving on its data centre provision following its switch to Crown Hosting Data Centres.....read more

 

FEATURES

 

Becoming a ULEV-friendly city

 

Sally Longford explains how Nottingham City Council is exploring a transport agenda to improve air quality in the region.....read more

Keeping the UK flowing

 

On behalf of the Water Jetting Association, Richard Leigh looks at the use of water jetting systems in cleaning and maintaining water works.....read more

 

SPONSORS

 

The Nationwide Hygiene Group

 

The Nationwide Hygiene Group has supplied and serviced the UK and Irish markets since 1986. Their structure is very different from their competitors - every one of their 35 nationwide branches are managed and operated by Nationwide group shareholders and more importantly, local-to-you, specialist cleaning and hygiene supplies professionals.....read more

Parity Consultancy Services

 

Difficulties sourcing contractors at affordable rates? At Parity Consultancy Services, we have developed a new Project Delivery Service, we provide advice on how best to plan and deliver your project, then supply the right skillsets as and when they’re needed. All part of a managed service, outside of IR35.....read more

Richard Allitt Associates Ltd

 

Richard Allitt Associates is a leading specialist provider of hydraulic modelling, surface water management and flood risk consultancy for the urban drainage industry. With over 20 years experience across multiple sectors, we offer Expert Witness services and consultancy on a wide range of complex flood modelling, drainage, hydrology and wastewater issues.....read more

Checkmate Fire

 

Quite simply, Checkmate Fire offer the best all-round passive fire protection service choice in the market, nationwide. We are fully, BRE/LPCB, third party accredited across a wide range of services. And, our dedicated team support you all the way, from planning to post-installation and all stages between.....read more

Crocodile Flood Solutions

 

Crocodile Flood Solutions offer professional advice and installation of flood resistance and resilience products. We offer a free flood solution assessment to determine what would be the optimum products to use to gain maximum resistance to future flooding events. We will then provide a quotation to carry out any work if products need installing.....read more

Newmarket Racecourses

 

Newmarket’s historic Rowley Mile racecourse is the ideal setting to host your event no matter how big or small with a host of flexible rooms set in acres of breathtaking countryside. From large conferences to exhibitions or team building, we have inspirational spaces with extraordinary views to inspire your delegates.....read more

 

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