NEWS

Majority of MPs support social care funding increase

A new survey has revealed that 84 per cent of MPs and 76 per cent of peers agree that funding for adult social care should increase.....read more

Sustainable travel being held back by lack of funding

A lack of revenue funding and uncertainty over current levels of funding are the main barriers to councils investing in sustainable travel.....read more

Homeless summer holidays for 123,000 children

The numbers of homeless children that councils are housing in temporary accommodation has increased by 76 per cent in the last seven years.....read more

Half of government digital spend going to SMEs

Oliver Dowden has announced that SMEs are accessing almost half of public sector spend on digital, data and technology services.....read more

Councils overspend on children’s care services by £800m

Councils in England overspent by £816 million on protecting vulnerable children in the last financial year.....read more

FEATURES

Smart cities: embracing continuous change

Stuart Patrick details what is happening in Glasgow and how smart digital technologies will impact city centre experience....read more

The changing landscape of risk management

Victoria Robinson looks at the ways that risk management is changing and how the public sector needs to adapt to those changes.....read more

EVENTS

Contamination Expo Series 2018

12-13 September, NEC, Birmingham

On 12 and 13 September, Contamination Expo Series will be hosted in Birmingham, providing an unmissable gathering of 150 suppliers and 120 seminars. This is the event not to miss if you work with, or handle contaminants. Click for your FREE tickets or contact 0117 990 2005 for exhibition opportunities.

SPONSORS

Megger

Megger makes pat testing easier than ever. Simple and fast to use, reliable and robust, compact handheld PAT testers in the groundbreaking PAT100 series from Megger are the ideal choice for carrying low to medium volume testing in offices, shops, business units and similar environments.....read more

Trolex

The Air XD Real-Time Dust Monitor is a new generation of particulate sensor combining lab-grade monitoring precision with the ability to function continuously in the harshest environments. The unit is simple, durable and lightweight and contains no pumps or filters meaning ultra-high reliability and low maintenance.....read more

Red Fire Safety Services Ltd

Red Fire Safety Services Ltd is owned and managed by a serving fire officer with over 25 years’ experience. Our industry approved engineers can design, install and maintain fire safety solutions, large or small, to meet your specific needs. Talk to us today for all your fire safety requirements.....read more

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