NEWS
UK’s first subsidy-free solar farm to open
Clayhill solar farm and energy storage facility in Bedfordshire will be the first in the UK to be built and operated without government subsidy.....read more
Survey highlights adopted families crisis
A new survey has revealed that over a quarter of adopted families are in crisis, facing serious challenges affecting the wider family.....read more
£100,000 boost for electric vehicles in Portsmouth
Electric vehicle charging points are planned to be available in residential streets in Portsmouth.....read more
Digital transformation helps councils collect council tax
A digital transformation programme for two councils has helped result in millions of pounds in council tax being recouped.....read more
Councils seek health precept to meet care demands
The government should allow district councils to introduce a new two per cent prevention precept on council tax to invest further in prevention services.....read more
FEATURES
Natural flood management – taking it forward
Steve Maslen explains how natural flood management might effectively be applied to communities at risk of flooding.....read more
Fire safety legislation and refurbishment
Catherine Nelms, of the Fire Industry Association, explains why fire safety legislation must be adhered to through any planning or refurbishment process.....read more
EVENTS
The Contamination Expo Series
27th - 28th September 2017, ExCeL, London
The Contamination Expo Series – an Environment Agency-supported event & Europe’s largest event for contamination professionals - features over 150 suppliers, 120 CPD-accredited seminars, one-to-one advice, unparalleled networking opportunities, and much more. It takes place on the 27th & 28th of September at ExCeL London, and tickets are FREE from the event website.
World of Learning 2017
17th - 18th October 2017, NEC, Birmingham
World of Learning will feature even more opportunities to discover the latest in learning and development (L&D) with over 100 exhibitors, The Technology Test Drive, Learning Design Live, live workshops, one-to-one consultations, free seminars and its renowned annual conference.....read more
SPONSORS
Opencell
Using small cell technology, Opencell is the UK’s first legal, multi-operator, indoor mobile signal solution provider. Working with all four UK network operators they deploy space-saving, bespoke, managed signal solutions, ensuring that everyone indoors has network. Proud public sector providers, they can help in any building, including underground spaces.....read more
Uberplas Ltd
Modify your bitumen with our tested SBS. Polymer Modified Bitumen Additive Advantages: Greater rigidity, Permanent deformation resistance with higher elasticity and modulus Greater water resistance - Fatigue resistance through toughness and enhanced crack healing - Much higher durability - Draining pavements - Increasing traffic load and number - Accommodation of shear resistance safety and prolongation of road life.....read more
STC Energy
Established in 1989, STC Energy, part of Inspired Energy plc, are a specialist energy management consultancy and a leading provider of bureau services in UK. Since 2005, STC has recovered over £160m in utility billing errors for our clients, whilst maintaining a very high degree of customer satisfaction.....read more
TMS Maritime Ltd
TMS recently completed: 1). £3.1m Portland Port constructing two new cruiseship dolphins 2). £1.3m Poole Bridge diving & piling works 3). £1.2m Teignmouth Point Sea Defence works. TMS have won: 1). £1m project to reconstruct Newquay Pier 2). £1m outfall removal project at Saundersfoot 3). £750k UXO diving project and dredging at Nustar Jetty, River Thames.....read more
InterSystems
InterSystems are the engine behind the world’s most important applications. Some applications are too important to fail. They support our healthcare systems, businesses, and governments. Health. Prosperity. Society. These are things that matter. What our clients strive to enable every day. And what our software helps make possible.....read more
Sempre Analytics
Do your current budgeting and forecasting processes take up a disproportionate amount of time? Would you like to be able to carry out more effective analysis of the numbers – if only you didn’t have to spend so long pulling those numbers together? Sempre Analytics can help. Visit our website to learn more.
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