NEWS

Greater representation of women needed in local government 

97 per cent of councils are male dominated and there has been virtually no progress on women’s representation in local government.......read more

One Yorkshire devolution deal backed by councils 

Leaders of 18 Yorkshire local authorities have agreed to submit a detailed proposal to government to deliver a One Yorkshire devolution deal......read more

Councils preventing faster EV charge point rollout 

SSE has claimed that councils are frustrating the rollout of electric car charging points, meaning Britain has thousands fewer than required......read more

Help for people living at home at crisis point 

Age UK warns that the safety net for elderly people living at home has become dangerously weak, with older people living alone in declining health......read more

Recycling rates grow in Cornwall amid awareness pledge 

Cornwall Council has reported that recycling rates across the region for the first quarter of 2018-19 are tracking ahead of the 39 per cent target......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

Fire Safety and contractor competence 

Post-Grenfell report, BAFE explain why checking contractor competence is an important step to help reduce risk within a building....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.

The Emergency Services Show 2018

19-20 September, NEC Birmingham
The Emergency Services Show is a trade event for all responders and those involved with the emergency services. Network with over 450 exhibitors and 7,500 visitors at the Show from 19-20 September 2018.You can see and touch the latest kit and discuss solutions needs with leading suppliers of first response, connected vehicles, communications, IT, protective clothing and uniforms, body-worn video, medical supplies, vehicles and fleet, vehicle equipment, UAVs, and training.....read more

SPONSORS

FORS

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, is a nationwide, best practice accreditation scheme committed to driving up standards of road transport in our towns, cities and across the UK. Specifying FORS in your supply chain will help you manage and reduce your work related road risk (WRRR) as well as give you peace of mind that you are using the safest, most efficient and greenest operators.....read more

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

BSRIA

Disruption in Construction, with the built environment industry going through the fast rate of change the industry has ever seen, the BSRIA Briefing looks at some of the key changes with presentations from those at the vanguard of the change, to book a seat and learn how it will impact you contact us.

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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