Following recent flooding across the country, in this issue of Government Business, the PCA explores the reasons why flooding has become increasingly frequent and severe and offers strategies for mitigating flood risk.

The FIA looks at the topic of competency in fire safety and the British Institute of Cleaning Science explains why training is important in cleaning.

Visit Essex highlights some of the county's venues that can be used for meetings and conferences and GB looks at how combined heat and power can be used in the public sector.

There's an article on Dundee City Council's electric fleet, that also explains how the council is working to make Dundee one of the UK’s leading EV-friendly cities.

We've also got features on topics from tree care and grounds care to economic transition and pest control.

Polly Jones, editor