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Water companies have paid £8.5 million into environmental restoration projects as part of a strengthened crackdown on pollution and poor perf

130 cultural venues, museums and libraries are set to receive a share of £130 million to boost access to arts and culture.

From 1 May, councils will be equipped with strengthened duties and powers to oversee the government’s flagship Renters’ Rights Act.

The government has set out new rules on how councils can spend funding to to fix potholes and maintain local roads.

DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund has awarded £4 million to 24 local museums.

The government has launched a new plan designed to boost philanthropic investment into disadvantaged communities in England.

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Areas indentified will see an increase in police activity, such as increased police patrols, new CCTV cameras, Live Facial Recognition deployment

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The Electoral Commission has launched its annual ‘Your vote is yours alone’ campaign in partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Crimestoppers.

 GB Features

The Estate Management Services 2 Framework allows public sector buyers to procure estate management services

Managing public buildings and land can be complex, especially for organisations with large or varied estates. The Estate Management Services 2 framework gives public sector bodies a straightforward way to access specialist support across every aspect of estate management, from day‑to‑day operations to strategic planning and compliance. 

Sarah West, centre director at the Stockholm Environment Institute, sets out why indoor air quality must become a national public‑health priority and why the UK’s public buildings urgently need modern ventilation standards

The National Flood Forum sets out why effective flood preparedness depends on properly funded councils, strong community partnerships and sustained investment in resilience

Flooding is no longer an occasional emergency for a small number of places. It is a defining challenge for local government across the UK. Today, most local authorities have communities at risk from flooding, and climate change means that risk is increasing in frequency, severity and complexity.

The National Association of Fire Door Inspectors (NAFDI) explains why properly inspected, maintained and documented fire doors are essential to safeguarding lives, protecting property and meeting public‑sector fire‑safety obligations

UKATA explains why high‑quality, regularly refreshed asbestos training is essential for protecting staff, maintaining compliance and safely managing the public estate

Although asbestos was banned more than 25 years ago, it remains in an estimated 1.5 million buildings nationwide, including many schools, hospitals, civic buildings and offices constructed or refurbished before 1999.

The Contract Flooring Association is the leading independent professional voice of the contract flooring industry. Members of the Association include specialist flooring contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consultants, both large and small, operating from locations throughout the UK. The CFA’s membership now accounts for a significant proportion of the UK’s commercial flooring market.

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