Sustainability & Net ZeroCommunities can deliver clean energy and millions of jobsPolly Billington explores local clean energy partnerships and the benefits of generating energy near to where it is used as we progress towards Net Zero HRGetting to grips with Public Sector PensionsWhat is happening with Public Sector Pensions in the next year? Shaun Tetley, chair of the CIPP's Public Sector Specialist Interest Group, explains Transport & RoadsThe Go Ultra Low Cities SchemeThe Energy Saving Trust look at some of the lessons learnt from each of the cities involved in the Go Ultra Low Cities scheme Waste ManagementAn opportunity to create a greener footingWe need to think seriously about how we 'build back better' in a way that tackles a potentially more catastrophic global crisis - climate change Transport & RoadsMaking greener journeys more desirableFrancesca DiGiorgio writes for Friends of the Earth about the design aspect of shifting local planning to deter unnecessary car journeys Facilities ManagementA post-pandemic workplace opportunityPeter Brogan provides a preview to the findings of the IWFM Market Outlook Survey, ahead of the launch of the full findings in the coming weeks Local government funding – where are we now?CIPFA CEO Rob Whiteman provides a breakdown of the local government financial picture heading into 2021/22 TechnologyWhy the shift to online requires automating ID verificationBarley Laing explains why those in the public sector must look seriously at automating ID verification to protect themselves against fraud Technology Smart cities: embracing continuous changeStuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, details how smart digital technologies will impact city centre experience Local GovernmentBirmingham: City, community and the Commonwealth GamesIan Ward speaks to GB about the Birmingham City Council's 2022 Commonwealth Games plans and capitalising on culture in the region Load More *NEWS £220 million released for pothole repairs New Green Book rules aim to strengthen local growth projects AI & tech boosting public sector efficiency Four cities shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029 Wales announces plans for National Care Service Government cracks down on rip-off parking charges Scotland and Wales call on UK government to scrap punitive welfare policies Welsh FM calls for new economic partnership with UK government Energy projects cutting costs and carbon in Wales £30m to tackle poverty, disadvantage, and racism in Scotland