Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are drainage solutions that mimic natural drainage systems, rather than relying upon a network of pipes and sewers to direct excess surface water to nearby watercourses. What potential benefits do they have for towns and cities and how can local authorities and businesses harness them to their advantage?
Ash dieback has swept across the nation since its first detection in the UK in 2012. A fungal infections that can take decades to strangle even the most steadfast ash trees, it is set to wipe out up to 90 per cent of the European ash woodland at a cost of £15 billion. But this was over a decade ago. Is ash dieback a problem, and what are councils doing about it?
Across the UK, towns, cities, and villages are coming togethre to brighten their communities through Britain in Bloom
The Amenity Forum sets out how best to manage weeds in public places.
It’s a job many have not even heard of, but is essential to preserving trees across the UK.
Daniel Docking from the Property Care Association investigates the threat of invasive bamboos.
The Arboricultural Association sets out some of the actions it wants the new government to take.
The Amenity Forum explains why it’s important to have a strong grounds care policy and schedule.
The Property Care Association have a look at some of the invasive species we should be aware of, besides Japanese knotweed.
Invasive species pose a significant problem for local authority grounds care teams - and ignoring the problem only makes it worse
The discovery of Hemlock, a poisonous plant, on an overgrown path near a primary school in Suffolk has brought the issue to public attention
Summer is here and that means more people are using our green spaces, how can we make sure that they are at their best for all those visiting?
Daniel Docking of the Property Care Association (PCA) explains best practice for local authorities dealing with Japanese knotweed
The Feed Ducks Initiative provides a sustainable approach to feeding the ducks in public parks
The Mayor of London’s Rewild London Fund aims to improve London’s network of wildlife sites, help connect people to nature and better support the capital’s wildlife
Quality is everything, value is essential, and service is priceless.
We’re an industry-leading trade supplier of quality outdoor and indoor furniture, offering unrivalled care and service for our customers. LeisureBench was established in 2001, and we have grown into one of the country’s leading suppliers of outdoor products.
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?
At Words of World, we specialise in professional translation and interpreting, d
Experience and unforgettable 1 hour journey through maritime history and breathtaking landscapes.
This year's Safety & Security Event Series drew a crowd of 56,115 professionals to Birmingham's NEC
For those involved in debt recovery, supporting engagement is critical, not just to resolve outstanding debts, but to protect vulnerable citizens, improve financial resilience, and uphold trust in public services. In this article, the CSA's head of policy, Daniel Spenceley explores why overcoming disengagement is so crucial, what barriers remain, and how collective action, including better financial education and tackling online misinformation, can create a more supportive environment for those in financial difficulty.
