The Conservatives recently lost two by-elections on the same day, with both victors overturning previously massive Conservative majorities. The results seem to show a swing in public opinion away from the Conservatives. However, the Tories are keen to highlight the narrow victory in Uxbridge as a sign that they still have support, and that voters (particularly in London) are reluctant to switch to Labour.

 

In this issue, the FIA explains the impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 on local authorities in terms of fire safety and what this means for Responsible Persons.

 

The Property Care Association investigates damp and mould in social housing and we look at how Manchester have improved their recycling rates thanks to improvements at their waste recycling centres.

 

We take a detailed look at carbon reduction in procurement and in particular the Carbon reduction plans of CCS listed suppliers.

 

We will also preview some of the events you can look forward to towards the end of the year and investigate CCS's non-clinical staffing framework.

 

Polly Jones, editor