May’s U-turn on mayors

Following reports that regional mayor plans are to be scrapped, Jonathan Carr-West looks at the reasons behind the possible change of policy

Innovation, learning and collaboration at ESS

Taking place on 21-22 September 2016, the Emergency Services Show will engage all those involved in emergency prevention, response and recovery.

Conferencing where the world meets

Meet Birmingham explain why the region is the ideal location for all your conferencing and events needs

Growing grounds maintenance expertise at SALTEX

SALTEX 2016, taking place on 2-3 November at the NEC, is the must attend event for those working in the groundscare sector.

Lighting can help save millions

Local authorities are coming together with suppliers and funders of LED lighting at LuxLive to map out the future of lighting

Gaining insight from world-renowned L&D professionals

Leading L&D experts will share their knowledge at the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition, taking place on 19-20 October.

Technology to improve home energy efficiency

The National House-Building Council's Neil Smith discusses energy efficiency and the technology available to improve home efficiency

London: The Capital of the cutting-edge

As a destination, London has plenty to offer those seeking conferencing and events venues. London & Partners explain the multifaceted reasons why London keeps thriving within the sector.

Where to look when you are about to book

Is it all about location, location, location? Government Business provides a holistic analysis of what the public sector should look for when booking facilities for conferences and events.

Putting purchasing power in safe hands

All those involved in emergency prevention, response and recovery will be attending the Emergency Services Show. Government Business reveals what the industry can expect.

Putting purchasing power in safe hands

The Crown Commercial Service provides commercial services to the public sector, saving money for the taxpayer. Government Business analyses the latest news, policies and agreements.

Exercising the need for local leisure centres

There is a lot of pressure on local authority leisure facilities to combat and re-energise an inactive generation. Duncan Wood-Allum, of SLC, addresses the importance of facility development in local authorities to engage more residents in exercise.

Bringing home the benefits of community greenspace

Stacey Aplin looks at how the pocket park revolution is transforming our local spaces.

Practical business benefits for the leisure industry

Held at the NEC Birmingham, Leisure Industry Week runs from 20-21 September and will cover a wide range of topics including Sport & Physical Activity, Play and Training & Nutrition.

Keeping public sector buildings safely accessible

Steve Sumner, of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s Public Services Group, discusses how employees in public sector buildings can be kept out of harm’s way.

Finding your way in the world of telecoms

The Federation of Communication Services gives a broad look at the rapid development of communications in recent years, taking into account how users needs have changed.

Keeping Cumbria’s head above the water

Floods during the winter of 2015-16 devastated communities across the North West of England. Government Business looks at what’s being done to prevent future problems in one of the hardest hit areas, Cumbria.

Confidential data destruction and the Data Protection Act

James Kelly, chief executive of the British Security Industry Association, discusses the importance of secure data destruction for public sector organisations to comply with the Data Protection Act’s seventh principle.

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