Over £5m spent by public sector annually destroying drives Over £5m spent by public sector annually destroying drives Governments and public sector organisations spend millions globally each year destroying data storage devices despite sustainable alternatives.
Case studies shared highlighting councils climate efforts Case studies shared highlighting councils climate efforts Friends of the Earth has said that progress needs to be accelerated in every local area if the UK’s climate and nature targets are to be met.
£11.6m boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution £11.6m boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution Local authorities across England have been granted more than £11 million in government funding to deliver projects to improve air quality.
Devolving powers from Whitehall can boost democracy Devolving powers from Whitehall can boost democracy With a renewed discussion around devolution, there is an opportunity to address the lack of democracy across England, says new report.
Khan calls for rent freeze to combat cost of living crisis Khan calls for rent freeze to combat cost of living crisis Sadiq Khan is calling for powers to freeze private rents in the capital for two years and help to save £3,000 in rent for thousands of Londoners.
Financial report supports Havant ending partnership Financial report supports Havant ending partnership CIPFA has assessed that Havant Borough Council could have the financial resources available to separate from East Hampshire District Council.
Thousands of new LED lights to shine across Worcestershire Thousands of new LED lights to shine across Worcestershire £6 million will be spent on street lighting in Worcestershire in a bid to complete the replacement of all non-led units to more energy efficient LEDs.
Improving the state of cyber security in the public sector It is more important than ever before that the public sector harnesses the power of new technologies and reliable security frameworks, writes Ben Johnson Security & Policing
LGA urges for review of VAT on e-cigarette sales LGA urges for review of VAT on e-cigarette sales The Local Government Association has said that the government should cut VAT on the sale of vaping products to help people to stop smoking.
Councils should lead delivery of reshaped care system Councils should lead delivery of reshaped care system Tens of thousands of young people could avoid the care of local authorities if councils lead the charge on delivering a reshaped care system.