Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
The G-Cloud frameworks have been helping public procurement since 2012. Here, we recall the steps that have been taken
With this year’s Christmas markets just around the corner, visitor safety and security is at the forefront of organisers’ minds, writes Iain Moran
Discussing the latest issues affecting local government, Cllr Philip Atkins addresses the difficulties in balancing the books
Andrew Walker discusses the talking points of the LGiU's first Local Government Homelessness Commission
The Greener Journeys Behaviour Change Lab applied behavioural insights to develop innovative ideas that encouraged drivers to switch to the bus
Darren Shirley discusses the current state of public transport and how local communities can encourage sustainable transport in their regions
Richard Watts explains the nine stages for a local authority to consider in its rollout plans for a prospective full fibre network
Local authorities should be given more freedom over the tax revenues they can generate, writes Nigel Wilcock
It’s crucial that managers and leaders foster a culture of innovation and creative thinking within their teams, writes Gabriella Goddard
Suzanne Simmons discusses how flood protection can be achieved through Trees for Cities’ urban tree planting and Edible Playgrounds programmes
Whilst the private technology sector booms, what about London’s public services? Sean Price explores
Jim Clark examines the progress made in the last few years in improving the efficiency of buildings in the UK
Paul Bradbury explains how local government organisations are collaborating to find a smarter way of working using technology
The private sector needs to better appreciate the current parlous state of local authority planning, writes Sam Dewar
You hear library and you instantly think cuts and closures. But there are plenty of examples of where innovation and investment are making a difference
Catherine Kiaie looks at the adoption of the cloud in the public sector and concern over losing control of sensitive data
Stuart Patrick details what is happening in Glasgow and how smart digital technologies will impact city centre experience
Post-Grenfell report, BAFE explain why checking contractor competence is an important step to help reduce risk within a building
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