NEWS

Councils should have retained business rates as extra revenue

The money councils receive from the further retention of business rates should be an additional revenue, and not replace existing sources, says committee.....read more

43 per cent of children worried about air pollution

43 per cent of children living in urban areas are concerned about the levels of air pollution near their school.....read more

Radical plan needed to combat number of vehicles on the road

The LGA has revealed that motorists in England spent more than one million years on the road in total in 2016, traveling 277 billion miles.....read more

New measures for children living with alcoholic parents

New plans to provide children living with alcoholic parents fast access to support has been announced by Jeremy Hunt.....read more

Report highlights council use of solar energy

The Solar Trade Association has highlighted the success of local authorities in using solar to save money and provide stable sources of revenue.....read more

FEATURES

Top 10: air pollution as a local problem

With poor air quality responsible for as many as 40,000 deaths a year, GB looks at the councils improving air quality through innovation and efficiency.....read more

Reframing mobility to solve our air quality crisis

Sustrans has published 10 recommendations on what needs to be done to solve the UK’s air quality crisis. Here, Rachel White highlights its findings.....read more

SPONSORS

Geesinknorba

The world’s first fully-electric, rear-loading refuse collection vehicle – the Li-On Power Pro – has been launched by Geesinknorba. It is aimed at urban rounds, characterised by short journeys between collections and shorter routes. It offers zero emissions of CO2, CO and NOX gases and running costs typically reduced to just 10%.....read more

Tynetec

Love is in the Technology Enabled Care. In the spirit of the Valentine’s Day, Tynetec is pairing up its products for a limited time offer. Tynetec’s Reach and Reach Plus At-Home Alarm Units come complete with a touch Personal Pendant, and until 29th March 2018, they will come with a second Pendant absolutely free.....read more

Hyster Europe

Hyster Europe lowers handling costs for paper recyclers as the collection and recycling industry continues to grow. Intensive paper recycling operations often need to reduce cost and maximise efficiency, so intelligently designed Hyster® forklift trucks are tough enough to support operational demands while delivering a low cost of operation.....read more

Rainmaker Solutions

Rainmaker Solutions is an independent, business and digital transformation specialist. Founded in 2010, with offices in London and Johannesburg, it is using the power of Wemvula to help public and private sector organisations transform for the digital age.....read more

Awesome Apps

The MoonRay 3D printer from Awesome Apps is now available in three models aimed at the rapid prototyping, dental and investment casting sectors. Based on the new DLP ultra violet technology these printers have a layer resolution of 20 microns and are available directly from a UK stock.....read more

Realise Futures

Eco Furniture is an award-winning Suffolk company which makes and ships high-quality 100% recycled plastic outdoor furniture. It trades with a social mission, as part of Realise Futures CIC, supporting people who are disadvantaged and/or disabled. Realise Futures social businesses, including Eco Furniture, offer work placements, employment and training opportunities.....read more

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