David Giles, chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance, argues that short-term fixes are no longer enough and that sustained, strategic investment is essential to protect road users and deliver value for money
Street furniture can play a vital role in shaping the character, functionality, and accessibility of our public spaces. For local authorities, benches, bins, bollards, cycle stands, and the like are more than just practical items, they can be strategic tools for delivering safe, inclusive, and well-managed environments
Street furniture is integral to placemaking and urban design, as it can affect how people move through and interact with public spaces, influence public safety, and contribute to the identity of a location.
Regular refuse collections are a key battleground in protecting people from the disease, destruction and distress that can be caused by a pest infestation, writes Niall Gallagher, technical manager at British Pest Control Association (BPCA)
Through innovative redistribution schemes, citizen engagement, and energy recovery initiatives, councils are transforming surplus food into social support, environmental gains, and renewable energy
David Garcia, chair of the British Cleaning Council, highlights how councils are adapting cleaning protocols to combat infection risks
Saeed Ahmadi from IOSH explores how rethinking Work at Height safety, can save lives, reduce risk, and embed a culture of prevention
This article from the FIA explores the critical role of Passive Fire Protection
Davy Clark, at SFG20, shares the top five FM challenges and risks involved with non-compliant maintenance of council estates.
Acoustic design plays a vital role in every public space, from libraries and offices to schools and council chambers
Creating green jobs is only part of the picture – we have to make sure that Britons have the skills required, says Gareth Simkins
Frank Gordon, director of policy at the Renewable Energy Association, explains how technologies like rooftop solar, heat pumps and microgrids can cut costs, boost resilience and help meet carbon targets
Franchising is emerging as a scalable, cost-effective model to support delivery
Apprenticeships are helping the public sector tackle workforce challenges with long-term, inclusive solutions
The Audit and Assurance Services Two framework from Crown Commercial Service gives public sector buyers streamlined access to trusted suppliers
Public sector events are quietly powering innovation across the UK
Slips and trips can be one of the most common workplace injuries across the public sector
For those responsible for public buildings and housing stock, managing asbestos is not just a regulatory box to tick
