We've already had some extreme weather this year, with gusts reaching 99mph in the Isles of Scilly, 16cm of snow recorded in Powys and temperatures of -13.3 degrees in Braemar. In this issue of Government Business, Steve Calder from the Met Office writes about innovation in weather forecasting and what this means for government planning.  

Meanwhile, Gareth Simkins from Solar UK outlines how falling battery costs and public sector investment are accelerating the use of energy storage.  

The MPBA talk about net zero and modular construction in the public sector and Simon Brand from the FPA looks at the importance of facilities management, before, during and after a fire emergency.  

The British Sign and Graphics Association will share insights on best practice for signage in public places.  

Visit Hull and East Yorkshire explains why the public sector should choose Hull when planning their next conference and Jane Frost from MRS sets out how data can be used to improve services.  

We've also got features looking at waste management, procurement and event previews.