Higher and degree apprenticeships are increasingly recognised as a valuable career development tool, providing opportunities for individuals to 'earn while they learn.'
11/08/2016 - 09:52
The RAC has called on local authorities to repair potholes and maintain a high road quality standard, in order to save on compensation costs.
09/08/2016 - 15:15
Nottingham City Council has met its climate change (CC) target four years ahead of schedule, after applying a range of energy saving initiatives.
09/08/2016 - 10:26
Wrexham council has announced a new aim to increase recycling rates to over 62 per cent.
09/08/2016 - 10:03
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced a proposal to divert fracking funds destined for local authorities to be given directly to households instead.
08/08/2016 - 11:33
Sadiq Khan has confirmed plans for the first of a series of ‘Low Emission Bus Zones’ as part of his plans to clean up the capital’s toxic air.
04/08/2016 - 10:06
The Scottish Borders Council is considering plans to develop existing cycling events and build on consumer demand.
03/08/2016 - 10:38
Sheffield City Council will consider proposals to divert floodwater into parks and woodlands in the event of severe flooding.
03/08/2016 - 10:28
The Environmental Services Association has argued that a new approach to managing recycling could save households £250 a year on council tax bills.
01/08/2016 - 12:05
Figures released by the RAC have warned that the number of vehicles being damaged as result of potholes has more than doubled over the past decade.
28/07/2016 - 11:50
The £344 million plan to expand London City Airport has been criticised by campaigners arguing that it will add to the city’s air pollution.
28/07/2016 - 09:49
Lancashire County Council is proposing to ban heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) from parts of Lancaster district.
26/07/2016 - 11:04
16 of Scotland’s 32 councils have signed up to the Scottish Household Recycling Charter, aiming to create a more consistent approach to recycling.
26/07/2016 - 09:28
Thirteen winners will receive a share of the government’s £30 million low emission bus fund to add 326 new buses to their fleets.
25/07/2016 - 09:20
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called on high street coffee chains to go further in developing recyclable paper cups and to work with councils to produce a system for collecting and recycling empty cartons.
21/07/2016 - 10:44
Sadiq Khan has introduced an £11 million fund to help eight London boroughs implement new measures to improve air quality in their areas.
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The Blue Light Show launches this year and is set to become the only cross-collaborative event focused on bringing together emergency services professionals.
Highways UK 2025, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 15–16 October, stands as the UK’s leading event for the highways and road infrastructure sector.
Covering a myriad topics from building safety to insolvency, housing reform to the skills agenda, diversity to historical buildings, UK Construction Week London’s seminar programme features speakers from Westminster, Premier League football clubs and beyond.
What’s more, the 300+ talks and workshops at UKCW London (ExCeL, May 7-9th) are all fully CPD accredited by the CPD Group, solidifying UKCW’s commitment to providing high-quality educational experiences for industry professionals.*
Keynote speakers at UKCW London include:
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Experience and unforgettable 1 hour journey through maritime history and breathtaking landscapes.
Seal Watching Harwich is a magical wildlife experience loved by both adults and children.
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