News
Council chiefs call on the government over eco-town
Friday, 25 July 2008
Councils from across Cambridgeshire are now urging the government to step in over the controversial plans to build the Hanley Grange eco-town.
Cardiff to represent UK as European City of Sport for 2009
Friday, 25 July 2008
The Welsh capital has been chosen to represent the UK as European City of Sport for 2009, following a two-day visit from the European Capitals of Sport Association (ACES).
Report unveils skills shortage of planning officers
Thursday, 24 July 2008
The Government could fail to hit its targets for housebuilding and regeneration because of a shortage of planning officers in th UK, according to a select committee report.
Wirral parks get Green Flag
Thursday, 24 July 2008
Eight of Wirral's most attractive parks and open spaces have received the prestigious Green Flag award this year.
Licensing Act has no impact on drink-fuelled violence for most
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
A survey of police, the NHS and councils has found that most of them consider that the 2003 Licensing Act has made no impact on improving drink-fuelled disorder or late night violence.
Norfolk residential homes get makeover
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Residential homes in Norfolk have spent a £1.26 million grant from the Department of Health on building sensory gardens, reminiscence kitchens and even a conservatory.
Features
Sunderland BSF
Sunderland’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) vision is to transform teaching and learning by creating 21st Century environments and introducing cutting edge technology to the classroom.
Sound advice
Financial advisers on BSF projects are in a privileged position, says Andy Mahon of BDO Stoy Hayward LLP.
Further efficiencies promised in BSF during 2008
By Tim Byles, chief executive of Partnerships for Schools
Why the Government needs Brown
Paul Mathers – account manager for WRAP’s (Waste & Resources Action Programme) Brownfield Programme, explains why the Government is well placed to lead the way in specifying green materials for sustainable, brownfield regeneration.
Catching out the Fraudsters
LGE speaks to Keith Foggon, head of the Serious Fraud Office’s Digital Forensics Unit, about his team and its high-tech work.
A network for savings
OGCbuying.solutions recently launched its new Multifunctional Device (MFD) framework agreement. Paul Reardon, MFD Category Manager at Buying Solutions, explains how procuring and implementing this technology can help deliver significant cash and efficiency savings.
