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In recent years, several councils and stakeholders across the UK have taken bold steps to "weed out" the use of glyphosate, reacting to public pressure and citing concerns over its safety as a probably carinogenic. However, as reports of growing weeds and safety hazards mount, some councils ar enot reconsidering these bans, opting to reintroduce glyphosate-based methods, as Daniel Docking from the PCA explains.
The Property Care Association takes a look at why flooding is becoming worse and more frequent and how we can mitigate this risk.
Following an extensive review and revision process, The National Tree Safety Group has launched its revised 2nd edition of Common Sense Risk Management of Trees
Andrew Devitt, technical manager at the Property Care Association talks about how to respond to a property flooding.
Joe Osborne is an industry consultancy manager at the Met Office, helping to provide organisations with the tools they need to manage weather and climate risks.
Restoring our peatlands to carbon sinks is critical for nature and our climate, writes Ailis Watt, peat policy officer, The Wildlife Trusts
Ali Morse, water policy manager at The Wildlife Trusts explains some of the Trusts’ projects and how they are benefitting the local area
Do you know what an IDB is and do you have one managing the drainage and water levels in your area? Innes Thomson explains
Mike Childs looks at how local authorities can ramp up what they are doing to tackle the current climate crisis
Government Business lists the five poorest performing London Boroughs in the area of climate action
Government Business lists the top 10 performing London Boroughs in the area of climate action
With MPs highlighting the lack of government policies in place to deliver the net zero target by 2050, we look at what councils are doing
In a country with world-leading emissions data, there is no excuse for inaction, says the British Safety Council's Matthew Holder
Jaise Kuriakose explains the terms ‘net zero’ and ‘carbon neutrality’, and how these are being used to set greenhouse gas mitigation targets
Clean air is expected to be a substantial part of the upcoming Environment Bill. Here, Pauline Castres looks at the urgent need for action
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Following a period of remarkable growth and momentum, Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live is making a powerful move—relocating its southern edition to the iconic London Olympia on 18–19 June 2025.
Housing 2025 is coming to Manchester Central on 24-26 June. Welcoming everyone in the housing and wider living sector under one roof, As the only place the whole UK housing sector comes together every year, it is where the sector will discuss and collaborate, identify solutions and speak with one voice to those framing the debate.
In January 2025, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology announced a new ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’ to encourage an increase in AI adoption across the UK. What will the Government’s plans for AI mean for local authority teams? How will emerging technologies affect environmental health services in the future?
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As public sector facilities face increasing demands for efficiency, transparency, and sustainability, facilities management is undergoing a data-driven transformation. Dr. Matt Tucker, director of research at the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), explores why the sector needs a data revolution and introduces the emerging concept of the FM Analyst.
As the UK races to improve the energy efficiency of its ageing housing stock, retrofit measures such as cavity wall, external wall, and spray foam insulation offer potential benefits -- but can also bring unitended consequnces, including damp, mould, and structural damage. This article by the Property Care Association (PCA) explores why careful planning and expert oversight are essential to ensure retrofits deliver on their promises without creating new problems
