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National overview for more accountable fire services

The first national overview of what each fire and rescue authority pays for 25 common items of uniform and equipment has been published.

Somerset merger proposed for financial security

The leader of West Somerset Council has urged for a merge with Taunton Deane Borough Council, to secure financial security.

Digital transformation delusions warning

Authorities need to engage in ‘higher level’, technology driven work in order to achieve less ‘cosmetic’ digital transformation of their operations.

Growing grounds maintenance expertise

SALTEX 2016, taking place on 2-3 November at the NEC, is the must attend event for those working in the groundscare sector.

Facilities Management

Khan gives Merton Council control over stadium plans

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has handed Merton Council powers to determine the future of Wimbledon football stadium.

Rejected recyclable waste surges, BBC figures show

According to data retrieved by a BBC freedom of information (FoI) request, councils rejected 338,000 tons of waste in 2014-15, a significant increase on 2011-12, where 184,000 tons were left unrecycled.

Councils should help people budget care costs effectively, survey says

According to survey by Citizens Advice, three out of five people who have withdrawn money from their pension savings have not planned for how they will meet future care costs.

Leeds City Council announces Olympics parade

Leeds City Council has announced it will hold a homecoming parade to celebrate the achievements of Yorkshire’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Bristol offers voluntary redundancy option to generate savings

Bristol City Council has unveiled a plan which involves offering staff the option to take voluntary redundancy in a bid to generate around £29 million in savings.