The government is open for business

Emma Jones looks at what the public sector is doing to get more business for small and medium sized enterprises

Leasing to match the customer’s needs

Simon Goldie, head of Asset Finance at the Finance & Leasing Association, provides his advice on finance agreements

A framework for healthy place and transport development

Juliana O'Rourke explores the benefits of collaborative urban, transport and health public health planning

Flood prevention: How to keep your business afloat

Kevin Frewin, technical development manager at BSI UK, looks at the importance of standards in current flood prevention products

Adopting an ambitious tourism strategy

Ufi Ibrahim, of the British Hospitality Association, looks at economic importance of the tourism sector and the potential of coastal powerhouses

Following trends in public sector recruitment

Kate Shoesmith, of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, focuses upon dealing with the recruitment problem

The need to address local road maintenance

The upcoming Autumn Statement should address the declining state of local roads, argues Howard Robinson

Why collaboration is the key to better flood risk management

Paul Cobbing, of the the National Flood Forum, discusses the importance of engaging with people about the residual risk of flooding.

Assisting the industrious economy drive

Deb Oxley, of the Employee Ownership Association, discusses how employee owned mutuals are playing their part in the future.

Recognising the potential in our cities

Cllr Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council and chair of Core Cities UK, explains why the answers to many post-Brexit questions lie in our cities

The time of the library is now

Ian Anstice, professionally qualified librarian and editor of Public Libraries News, explains why keeping local libraries open is crucial to our local communities

Flood prevention - it’s a necessity

Flood Expo, taking place on 12-13 October 2016, is the 'must attend' event for all flooding industry professionals

The search for sustainability and resilience

How can we turn water flood risk into a sustainable solution? Government Business discusses the topic with Lee Harriman of Crocodile Flood Solutions

Parks are at a tipping point

Is the significant impact that parks have on public health recognised in funding? Mark Camley, chair of The Parks Alliance, answers the question

Risk role crucial to children’s services

Wayne Rigby discusses the unique value of local authority risk practitioners in supporting and managing children’s services risk, complaints and claims

Time for procurement to lead the way

Procurement professionals have an important post-Brexit role to play in dictating future commercial success, says CIPS's David Noble

Striving for Total Leadership

Everyone has leadership potential, and Graeme McDonald, director of Solace, highlights some of the ways in which it can be developed

Obesity – what are the consequences for your department?

Charlotte Cross examines the obesity crisis facing the public sector workforce and what steps we should take to combat the growing trend

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