Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
Paul Bridgeman, director of the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers, shares his experience of working with government to sell seized properties at auction and how the money raised can be re-invested back into the local community
With a new Infrastructure Bill set to assist a new wave of planning reform and investment in our roads, Phil Adams looks at some smart solutions to age-old highway issues
Arcadia Group’s fleet and travel manager John Pryor has assumed the role of new ACFO chairman. He shares his thoughts on how the role of fleet manager is evolving and how he and ACFO intends to support those in the industry going forwards
Those in charge of booking the office Christmas celebrations need to look beyond simply selecting the right date and theme; they need to ensure a successful and safe evening is enjoyed by everyone, writes Nick Milne of the Meeting Industry Association (MIA)
Chris Moriarty of the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) shares information from a recent report that looked at FM working relationships and how they can be improved
The Professional Planning Forum’s Phil Anderson talks about how flexible workload options can benefit councils trying to to deliver effective services while keeping costs at a minimum
Market Research Society (MRS) ceo Jane Frost shares her thoughts on a new market research procurement framework following the 2012 closure of the Central Information Office (COI)
Local Authority catering teams have been gearing up to deliver on the government’s new policy guaranteeing free school meals to all infant pupils in the UK. The Children’s Food Trust addresses some of the key issues surrounding the new legislation
Robin Hale, director of the Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA), outlines some of the issues surrounding compliance and the implementation of efficiency policies
A new group has been set up to pioneer Integrated Reporting across different types of public sector organisations to help demonstrate its application and share experience. CIPFA’s technical manager John Maddocks reports
Previously overlooked by the media in favour of more dramatic cases of flooding, groundwater flooding causes two to four times the damage to buildings and more economic harm. Expert hydrogeologist Mark Fermor examines how a new national groundwater flood risk map is helping local authorities to determine and mitigate the risks
Steve Lee of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) explains why recycling rates in the UK have been flatlining in recent years and what can be done to improve matters
The British Institute of Facilities Management’s Mike Packham explores how Building Information Modelling (BIM) and ‘Soft Landings’ processes can make the task of managing buildings simpler
With a new pound coin set to be introduced in 2017, the Automatic Vending Association (AVA) answers some of the most pressing questions about how the changeover will work
The highly transferrable skills often demonstrated by public sector professionals are very sought after by franchisors seeking their next franchisee, writes Paul Stafford of the British Franchise Association
Keeping up with the the latest green policies coming out of central government can be quite a challenge for local authorities. Local Energy’s Karen Lawrence gives updates on the Green Deal and phase two of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, and sheds light on new community energy schemes
When booking a conference venue and accommodation based on its environmental virtues, how can you ensure its green practices are genuine? Jon Proctor, technical director of Green Tourism examines the issue
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