Loughton Town Council are currently in the process of redesigning their park and playground equipment. With the location also a flood plain, careful planning was essential, as the council explains here
Paul Rabbitts, chair of the Parks Management Association looks at the challenges facing those who maintain our parks
Signage can bring real reward to your organisation and it is a very cost-efficient way to do so. GB looks at the benefits of
good signage
The Fire Sector Federation (FSF) has published a white paper calling for a wider discussion to create a national fire safety strategy that goes beyond current legislative proposals
The drainage industry is key to long term environmental sustainability in a multitude of ways, many of which would not be immediately apparent. This article by the National Association of Drainage Contractors aims to identify these, as well as set out how the industry is addressing them
With winter coming up, road maintenance is more important than ever and it’s a good idea to get ahead before the cold weather really begins
With winter approaching, the weather getting colder and wetter and the days getting shorter, there is lots you can do to prepare. GB shares ten top tips for facilities management prep for winter
Proxima shares the best practices for ensuring successful delivery whilst getting the greatest value from increasingly constrained budgets
Crown Commercial Services launched its Permanent Recruitment 2 framework earlier this year. Government Business recaps what it’s all about
Google Public Sector recently launched in the US, Government Business Investigates
Rachel Selwyn-Smith shares practical advice about what to consider before procuring charging infrastructure and how ESPO’s Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2 framework can help
Heather Cover-Kus, head of Central Government Programme at techUK looks at the government’s latest digital strategy
Following the UK’s successful vaccinations programme and subsequent withdrawal of Covid-19 restrictions, face-to-face events of all sizes are back on the agenda. Stephen Thomas, health and safety business partner at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), has some top tips for event organisers on getting ‘back to basics’ to ensure sensible and proportionate risk management
Nottingham City Council recently announced plans to plant 50,000 trees by 2023, with the aim to help soak up pollution, increase biodiversity and lower the temperature of the city. Government Business looks at the plan and how other areas could implement similar
With Round 2 of the Changing Places Fund recently opening to expressions of interest, Government Business looks at the programme and what has already been achieved
The Work and Pensions Committee recently published the Government response to its report on the HSE’s approach to asbestos management. The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) was invited to attend as a witness to the recent UK Parliament, Work and Pensions Committee on “The Health and Safety Executive’s approach to asbestos management”
The government’s Emergency Evacuation Information Sharing + (EEIS+) consultation closed on 21 August and the government is now analysing the feedback. Government Business takes a look at the intention, the questions and some of the responses that have been published
It’s time to get our house in order and ramp up the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme says Polly Billington, Chief Executive of UK100
