The recent spending review promised £39 billion for social and affordable housing, an extension to free school meals and the £3 bus fare cap, and a 3 per cent spending increase for the NHS. Since then, the government has published an Infrastructure Strategy and an Industrial Strategy, both promising significant investment.  

In this issue of Government Business, the Passivhaus Trust examines the growing importance of sustainable building practices in the construction sector and Solar Energy UK write about the public sector market for solar and battery storage.  

In Fire Safety, the FPA advocates for technology in planning system reforms and NAFDI write about fire door maintenance in the public sector.  

The Legionella Control Association discusses Legionella control in buildings and we've got an article looking at the importance of cleaning to maintain health and safety.  

In Conferences and Events, the Association of Event Venues discusses the benefits of using academic venues for hosting events and the UK Crowd Management Association highlights good practice for crowd management at public events in light of Martyn's Law. We've also got an in-depth article looking at the background and implications of Martyn's Law.  

The British Christmas Tree Growers Association give some pointers on procuring Christmas trees.  

We've also got features looking at government road investment, waste management legislation and frameworks.

Polly Jones, editor