Wayne Rigby discusses the unique value of local authority risk practitioners in supporting and managing children’s services risk, complaints and claims

Finding your way in the world of telecoms

The Federation of Communication Services gives a broad look at the rapid development of communications in recent years, taking into account how users needs have changed.

Rebalancing cost and quality in translation services

Geoffrey Bowden, of the Association of Translation Companies, addresses a careful balancing act for the public sector: the pressure to reduce cost against maintaining quality language services.

The choices and dilemmas of local council websites

With the internet and social media platforms proving more popular than ever, now is the time for local councils to get digital, argues Nigel Hillier of Vision ICT.

The Crown Commercial Service Postal Goods and Services framework agreement provides access to public sector bodies across a range of roles for the provision of postal goods

Peter Andrews, Director at Alarm, attempts to answer the question of what is good risk management, using data collected from public service organisations over the last five years

Disruptive events will always occur, whatever form they may take. By having an effective business continuity programme in place, it should mean that, in the event of an incident, a drama doesn’t turn into a crisis, writes Andrew Scott

You need quality office products from sustainable sources, at the best price possible, from reliable suppliers. But is this sustainable in the long term, asks Michael Gardner, CEO of BOSS Federation

The Independent Print Industries Association looks at some of the key considerations when choosing a print management supplier for public communication projects

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

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)

Evidence shows that organisations that are making life easier for customers are facing financial pressures better. Katherine Potter from the Professional Planning Forum talks through some examples of firms that are successfully putting the customer first, and reaping the rewards

By helping clients make use of various modern communication tools such as QR codes
 and apps, today’s print and creative firms can really help to maximise the impact of communications

Organisations can turn their customers’ call centre experiences into moments that build customer advocacy, or they can deliver something that drives their customers away. The key is to define just how customer-centric you want to be, advises the CCMA’s Ann-Marie Stagg

Many organisations, particularly those in the public sector, are now beginning to appreciate the benefits of making sound recordings of disciplinary and grievance interviews, says solicitor Maxine Park

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Event Diary

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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