NEWS

Care costs soaring for adults with learning disabilities 

The costs of caring for adults with learning disabilities is projected to increase by almost £2 billion by 2025.....read more

Number of children in care rises again 

Latest figures show that there were 75,420 looked-after children in England at the end of March this year.....read more

2,000 villages overlooked for affordable homes 

Villages are missing out on new affordable homes because they are classified as unsuitable for growth by the local planning process.....read more

New government procurement measures announced 

David Lidington is announcing new measures to deliver better public services and use procurement contracts as a ‘force for good’.....read more

Five new Low Emission Bus Zones for London 

The Mayor of London has delivered five new ‘clean air’ Low Emission Bus Zones in some of the capital’s worst polluted hotspots.....read more

FEATURES

Walking and cycling network worth £7.6bn per annum 

Rachel White reports on the findings of the ‘Paths for Everyone’ report and the huge opportunity for central and local governments.....read more

The avenues of opportunity available at your library 

You hear library and you instantly think cuts and closures. But there are plenty of examples of where innovation and investment are making a difference.....read more

EVENTS

The Public Sector Solutions Expo 2018

20th November, Manchester Central, Manchester

The Public Sector Solutions Expo Manchester is the UK’s must-attend regional public sector event. It takes place on 20th November 2018 at Manchester Central and is free to attend for those working in the public sector, register here. Join us and listen to over 90 leading speakers and meet 50 suppliers.

SPONSORS

Frameworks can make your organisation’s money go further without losing out on quality or efficiency. They make it easier to evaluate suppliers based on suitability, capabilities and value. And using the London ICT Framework could save your organisation up to 25 per cent compared to traditional contracted IT services.....read more

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