Ground-breaking housing initiative unveiled by mayorThe Mayor of Liverpool City Region has unveiled a new initiative that will ‘revolutionise’ the housing sector as it delivers a number of public sector... Explore
Tackling employment challenges and economic inactivityYesterday saw the first meeting of the government’s new Labour Market Advisory Board, which will work to tackle the ‘greatest employment challenge for... Explore
Government launches knife-crime coalitionThe government is launching a new coalition, aimed at tackling knife crime around the country. Bringing together a number of public and community... Explore
Inclusion and staff support through English council firstSouthwark Council has announced that it has made a commitment to supporting employees affected by endometriosis, creating a more supportive work... Explore
Hydrogen and sustainable energy in defenceThe government has confirmed that a significant step forward has been made in its use of sustainable energy sources within Defence. This step comes... Explore
Government putting bus control in hands of local leaders The government has unveiled new measures that will allow local leaders to take control of bus services. Being put before Parliament today, the Buses...
Audit Wales: Welsh Government to miss 20,000 social homes ... According to a new report from Audit Wales, the target of delivering 20,000 new social homes by 2026 will not be met unless significant additional...
Innovative scheme announced for city region transport The Mayor of Greater Manchester has confirmed that the cost of travelling across the city region is to be slashed for communities, as part of the...
Transport hub boosting employment and economy Midlands Connect has announced that major economic and employment boosts are expected through the delivery of the Midlands Rail Hub programme...
Northern leaders announce new manifesto Leaders from across local government in the North of England have come together to launch a new partnership that will see collaboration and growth. At...
Poverty, prosperity and public services in Scotland The Scottish Government has confirmed its latest Programme for Government, with focuses on eradicating child poverty, building prosperity, and...
AI driving education improvements The government has announced that artificial intelligence is to be used to support teachers, thanks to a new project. Bringing together the Department...
‘Game-changing’ council safety measure to launch Manchester City Council has confirmed that it is to take further steps to make the city safer for everyone. This comes with the announcement that the...
Authority ramping up digital inclusion work The final phase of a pioneering new digital inclusion programme is being ramped up by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. So far, almost 1,500...
Council supporting young peoples’ digital skills Gloucestershire County Council is launching a new programme that will support young people to gain vital new digital skills. New digital workshops...
Digital divide narrowed as UK Government expands Gigabit c... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the government is boosting broadband speeds across rural communities, to...
UK government unveils AI action plan The government has set out how it plans to use artificial intelligence to support its mission for change and economic growth, as well as improving...
Government funding for new research hubs The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that it is committing funding to new quantum research hubs, with the aim of...
Hi-tech transport collaboration Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced a new hi-tech collaboration between scientists in Liverpool and South Korea. This collaboration...
Saving the public sector £300m A new report has identified how £300 million can be saved across the public sector, by addressing challenges around restrictive cloud licensing...
New public sector approach reviewed The Information Commissioners Office has issued a statement into its revised approach to working alongside the public sector, after spending two years...
Ep 58. AI in local government Artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting technology developments in recent times. Whilst it has seemingly endless possible uses across a...
Levelling Up funding for innovation centre Cheltenham Borough Council has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Levelling Up Department, with funding being secured...
Ep 57. Maximising digital inclusion, Will Plant Digitalisation is a big part of the future of the public sector, however, organisations need to make sure that their digital ambitions don’t leave...
2024 Public Sector Digital Transformation Online Conferenc... The world is changing. As it becomes more and more digital, online solutions are becoming the standard way of solving real-world problems. With...
Technology improving lives The Government of Jersey has announced that it is awarding funding to projects that will support the transformation of the aging population. Focusing...
HMRC digitalisation not delivering as expected According to a report from the National Audit Office, HM Revenue and Customs’ digital services are not delivering the benefits that they were expected...
UK’s first metaverse nation Wales has become the first nation in the UK, and potentially in Europe, to use a groundbreaking new way of advertising itself to drive the visitor...
AI striving to unlock growth and investment Digital Catapult has announced that companies across the country are to benefit from new artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies...
Opportunity and investment through innovation Liverpool City Region is to benefit from its first ever Innovation Investment Week, which is to bring billions of pounds worth of opportunities to the...
Public sector data access Public sector organisations are now able to access data from the coal authority, for free, as part of the organisation’s data and information plan for...
Policing productivity to be boosted The Home Office has announced that it is planning on saving 38 million police hours, so that they can focus on keeping the streets safe. This comes in...
European collaboration on digital crime The Director General of the National Crime Agency has spoken about the importance of technology companies taking action to ensure that members of the...
2024 Public Sector Emerging Technologies Online Conference Whether a public body, or a private company, organisations around the world are fighting to keep up with the latest technological advancements. If the...
Ep 54. It's all about data, Oracle 21st century problems require 21st century solutions, and nowhere proves this as effectively as the public sector. Whether its using the latest...
The power of AI in education A roundtable has been held to allow the government to discuss the potential benefits of artificial intelligence in education settings. Hosted by the...
Cutting edge transport projects backed by government The Department for Transport has announced a new competition that is aiming to inspire innovation and economic growth across transport. Through the...
New child safety hub launched A new hub has been launched in Northern Ireland to help carers, parents, and young people to be safer online. The Online Safety Hub has been funded by...
Record digital connectivity boost The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that this year has seen a record amount of investment in ensuring that communities...
Digital support for disabled residents Disabled people are being supported with accessing new opportunities thanks to a new resource launched by Greater Manchester Combined Authority. A...
Innovative 4D technology to prevent falls in social care An innovative 4D mapping solution could be set for a national roll-out in care homes, as the government announces a £1m funding injection through the...
Investment boost for social care The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that investment will be committed to boosting innovative social care projects around the...
Major investment in tech upskilling The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that thousands of people around the country are to benefit from training and new...
New Investment Zone for digital and creative Tees Valley Combined Authority has announced that the region will benefit from a new Investment Zone, aimed at ‘unleashing’ the strengths of digital...
Government supporting transformation for one million premi... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that one million premises have now benefitted from gigabit broadband, as part of...
Public services for the digital age The level of quality that citizens require of public services is constantly increasing, with people wanting to benefit from the ease of access and...
Achieving social value through tech Social value in Greater Manchester is benefitting from investment and opportunities thanks to technology companies. Providing initiatives, mentoring...
Liverpool City Region programme for digital exclusion Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has given a charity programme dedicated to supporting people who are digitally excluded hundreds of retired...
Leaders should share views on new cyber security measures,... The UK Government will help directors and senior leaders better secure their organisations against cyber threats thanks to a new draft code of...
Glasgow’s bid to become Europe’s largest IoT innovation hu... Glasgow City Council is embarking on a new project to transform the city into Europe’s largest smart things and IoT innovation hub. This will be done...
The evolving landscape of business technology: staying ahe... Is your organisation’s digital infrastructure ready to keep up with evolving technology? Our latest Trends Report, based on a survey of over 6,600...
‘As Safe as Houses’ The tragic death of toddler Awaab Ishak from damp and mould related illness, following on from the cladding scandal exposed by the Grenfell fire...
Geospatial tech helping emergency preparations New geospatial technology is being utilised in Lincolnshire to help with emergency preparedness across the county. Introduced by the Lincolnshire...
Five-year plan for world-leading cyber capabilities A new five-year plan to support a continued expansion of cyber technology, infrastructure and innovation across the Greater Manchester region has been...
Rural communities to benefit from digital upgrades Thanks to millions of pounds worth of government funding, communities in rural areas of Oxfordshire and North East Staffordshire are to benefit from...
Public service reform for productivity boosts The UK Government has announced that innovation and public service reform can unlock productivity, as a new review outlines the effect that...
Major funding boost for 5G connectivity Digital connectivity in communities around the United Kingdom is to be boosted by new funding to help with the adoption of advanced wireless...
Greater Manchester VR training on violence awareness Greater Manchester Combined Authority has supported a new project that will see virtual reality being used to raise awareness of gender-based violence...
AI skills future-proofed through major government funding ... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has announced that the government will be committing funding to help with the future proofing...
UK Govt launches report into of risks of AI For the first time, the UK Government has published a new report on the capabilities and risks posed by frontier AI. Frontier AI is defined by the...
Digital, creative and tech funding support in Liverpool Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced the launch of the next phase of a fund that supports digital, creative and tech businesses in...
Government boosting networked tech innovation The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the UK Government is looking to boost innovation in networked technologies...
Millions invested for technology in adult social care The Department for Health and Social Care has announced that new funding will support technology transformations in adult social care, helping to...
Is lack of data strategy holding the public sector back? There’s no doubt that public cloud has acted as a catalyst technology for organisations that are embarking on digital transformation. But despite some...
Digital skills improvement blueprint for West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority has launched a new blueprint that is aiming to help people get into work, filling some of the vacancies that are...
The Hidden Costs of Non-Interoperable Digital Systems in G... As innovation marches on, the pace of digital change in the public sector has quickened. According to McKinsey, central government and public sector...
LGA warns of digital switchover scamming The Local Government Association has warned that criminals are using the switchover from analogue to digital, in order to scam residents. Vulnerable...
Bridging the digital divide survey report. Public sector organisations are between a rock and a hard place. With falling real terms budgets – an anticipated £3.2bn budget shortfall for local...
Kent supports almost 5,000 Residents with Laptops to Tackl... Kent County Council (KCC) is partnering with an IT company to provide thousands of remanufactured laptops to vulnerable people in the county, helping...
DSIT Joins STEM Futures to Boost Civil Servants' STEM Skil... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has become the first central government department to join the STEM Futures scheme, which...
Digital innovations improving transport links Cheaper, safer and more accessible journeys are on the horizon, thanks to new government guidance that has been launched today. The new Mobility as a...
EV infrastructure supported by location data Today, the Geospatial Commission has published a new report that aims to support local authorities as they make decisions on where EV infrastructure...
Liverpool metro mayor to tackle regions lack of digital sk... The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is partnering with Lloyds Bank and Vodafone to give free tablets, internet access, and training to 4,500...
Cyber skills being delivered for students In order to deliver further cyber skills and jobs, the government is encouraging schools to take advantage of new free resources that are being...
Connectivity being boosted in health and care through tria... To explore the ways in which cutting-edge digital technologies can improve the delivery of health and care services, NHS organisations are being...
Net zero being supported through AI New funding has been announced by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, with the aim of using artificial intelligence to transform the way...
Finance should lead the way for Cloud adoption in the publ... The public sector must always deliver good services to its citizens even with limited resources. This can be difficult to do when utilising old ways...
Government appointments ahead of AI summit The UK government has announced the appointment of two leading experts to help with the preparations for the nation’s hosting of the first major AI...
Cyber attack targets Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission announced yesterday afternoon that it was subject to a complex cyber-attack, with the UK’s democratic process and...
Manchester comes out on top for digital inclusion Manchester has been found to be the most digitally inclusive city in the United Kingdom. After examining the number of databanks, digital inclusion...
Report outlines causes of cyber security skills gap The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has published a new report that investigates the level of cyber security skills in the UK...
The power of automation in the public sector Advanced joined a panel of Public Sector digital experts at PSE’s Digital Transformation online event in May in a discussion around the successful use...
New fund launched to drive digital innovation The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced the launch of a new fund that will help local areas across the United Kingdom to...
A new era in enterprise resource planning, powered by AI Welcome to a new era in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, powered by AI. In recent years, businesses have embraced AI to automate and...
CCS launches the latest iteration of network infrastructur... Crown Commercial Service has announced the launch of the third version of its Network Services agreement, with an increased focus on connectivity, as...
The future of application development According to Gartner®, “By 2026, low-code development tools will account for 75 percent of new application development.”1 To help build new...
The platform shift to AI is well underway Microsoft’s latest 2023 Annual Work Trend Index surveyed 31,000 people in 31 countries and analysed trillions of aggregated productivity signals in...
Innovation accelerated in DSIT board meeting The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the first meeting of the DSIT Start-Up board took place yesterday, with some...
Government upskilling programme kickstarting careers The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the number of people looking to begin a new career in cyber has broken...
Birmingham optimising IT systems to overcome challenges Birmingham City Council has announced that a new report is under consideration as the council looks to optimise its IT systems. Following the recent...
Introducing next-generation AI and Microsoft Dynamics 365 ... With next-generation AI, interactions with AI across business roles and processes will become second nature. Discover more about AI. Welcome to a new...
How should AI be used in education? Yesterday, as part of the 10th anniversary of London Tech Week, the government has issued a call for evidence on how artificial intelligence can be...
Advanced digital infrastructure support for local authorit... The government has announced a programme that will ensure that local authorities are able to roll out advanced digital infrastructure in their...
Rural communities supported through government drive The UK government has announced that wider access to wireless networks in remote communities is part of the government’s drive to grow the rural...
Technology Secretary meets with AI innovators Chloe Smith, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, has hosted a roundtable meeting with senior Artificial Intelligence leaders to...
CCS announces next iteration of HPE Memorandum of Understa... Crown Commercial Service has announced that has signed a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, that enables...
Framework driving digital transformation in social care The Department for Health and Social Care has announced guidance that will support social care staff, providers, and local authorities as they look to...
Government launches Cyber Security Playbook The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that it has launched a new guide to ensure that communities around the country are...
Driving automation and government transformation At the beginning of August 2022, Crown Commercial Service announced a new deal, with a focus on the delivery of digital public services. This deal...
Initial review of AI models launched by CMA The Competition and Markets Authority has announced that is has launched an initial review of the development and use of AI foundation models. This...
Funding for improved connectivity in Scotland The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that a significant funding boost is being committed to improving mobile phone...
Innovative EO technology being piloted for public services The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the Geospatial Commission has launched a pilot in commercial Earth...
Levelling up and innovation funding secured by Newham Coun... Newham Council has announced that it is one of 15 local authorities to receive funding from the Proptech Innovation Fund. The Department for Levelling...
Government funding to accelerate the next generation of sa... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that the government is investing significant funding into the development of an...
Smart Data Council aims to cut consumer bills As the UK is still combatting the ongoing cost of living crisis, a new Smart Data Council has been established to help lower bills for consumers and...
NCSC working with global partners to ensure security by-de... Technology manufacturers are being urged to centre the design and development of their products around security, as part of a new guide produced by...
UK continuing to lead global innovation through new white ... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has unveiled a new white paper that will outline how the government intends to continue its...
London’s first Data Campus plans launched by Newham Counci... Newham Council has announced the third part of its plan to become a leading destination for innovation in digital and data. It has done so by...
Delivering the Public Sector’s Digital Agenda without the ... Under pressure The UK public sector is under increasing pressure to operate more efficiently and cut costs. As the cost of living crisis impacts...
Digital learning supported in Wales The Welsh Government has announced that it is boosting investment in order to support digital learning across further education. Further Education...
Names announced for opening of Tech Show London Further speakers have been announced for Tech Show London, with a sensational line-up of technology pioneers featuring at the event whilst also...
Funding broadband rollout out in rural communities The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has announced that thousands of people in rural Cornwall are to gain access to new, lightning...
Local government shouldn’t underestimate its vulnerabiliti... Andrew Parsons, UK partner and cyber security expert at international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson With targeted and increasingly sophisticated...
Diagnosing the future at East Riding of Yorkshire Council When East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) took the decision to migrate to Brightly Confirm™ Enterprise Asset Management Solution from a hosted to...
Faster broadband in new homes The Department for Digital,Culture, Media and Sport has announced that new laws from the UK Government are to ensure that new homes in England are...
Scotland investing in technology Science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Scotland are to receive a boost, thanks to funding from the government. A total of £100,000 will...
Acer Focus on the Circular Economy & Social Value Research conducted by Acer has revealed that 97% of IT decision-makers believe in the importance of reducing the carbon footprint. However, factors...
NAO suggests that there is no plan for wider Defra digital... The National Audit Office has announced that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) does not have a plan for wider digital...
Innovate UK: A Public Sector Perspective On Digital Transf... Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency. It drives productivity and economic growth by supporting businesses to develop and realise the potential of...
Ordnance Survey: Driving improvement by embracing data-dri... How Workday’s “great user experience” is enabling Great Britain’s national mapping service to prepare for a future of growth and change. It was in...
Restore Records Management earns £5.8m contract with Depar... Restore Records Management has been awarded a £5.857m contract by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to transfer approximately 375,000 boxes...
How public sector organisations can help close the digital... In today’s online world, it’s increasingly important public sector organisations are able to keep up with the digital transformation curve. And yet...
What role does IT play in driving sustainability? Can you ... Growing awareness of global climate change has become a focus and responsibility of organisations, businesses, and governments over the last decade...
Funding to support social care innovation in London A new fund has been opened to support London boroughs as they design and test now, innovative approaches to how they can improve adult social care in...
Milestone report published by DEFRA The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the publishing of the Greening Government ICT report, marking a milestone in the...
NAO report outlines Home Office fraud failings According to a report, published by the National Audit Office, the government does not know the full scale off the threat that fraud poses to...
East Havering datacentre endorsed by cabinet Havering Council’s Cabinet has taken up the opportunity to press on with the plans to bring Europe’s largest data centre to the borough. Last night...
Local creative businesses to benefit from government fundi... Medway Council has announced that a funding pot has been created to help local creative business in Medway, Kent, Essex and East and West Sussex with...
UK and Japan enter digital transformation partnership The UK and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation that will see the two countries share best practice and knowledge to further develop their...
ServiceNow expanding jobs with Government backing Leading digital workflow company ServiceNow has announced that they will be training 250 new learners through Skills Bootcamps, which are part of the...
Stoke on Trent launches app for new dads Stoke-on-Trent City Council, alongside the NHS Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust and DadPad have launched a new resource for new dads and dads-to...
Redefining Cloud Value in the Post-Pandemic World Clare Hickie, CTO, EMEA at Workday, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic heightened business demand for a shift to the cloud, and how CIOs can prove...
Changes to submitting planning appeals The government has announced that they have launched a ‘beta’ for a new planning appeal submission process, with it being rolled out across more than...
Workday for UK Government: Six reasons why public sector o... Proven public sector experience More UK public sector organisations than ever before count on Workday to run their agencies. Today, a number of public...
Online assistance with cost of living The Scottish Government has announced the launch of a website providing information on how people can get support with the cost of living crisis. The...
Navigating Seismic Change in the Public Sector - Embracing... Change is the new normal Technological change or innovations in ways of working haven’t always come quickly to public sector organizations. But as...
Legacy technology – Let’s think differently We all know legacy technology is a systemic challenge in the public sector. It is complex, outdated and often closed or siloed, meaning data...
New data and analytics agreement for CCS Crown Commercial Services has announced that it has launched a new agreement for software to support the public sector’s data use. Big data and data...
Innovation Friendly Procurement to energise Net Zero Missi... New Opportunity for Climate Emergency Teams Tackling the challenge of meeting net zero goals is engaging Councils in new thinking about delivering...
How Governments Can Successfully Move to the Cloud Government IT projects can be complex. We’ve evaluated our government customer engagements and feedback to analyse what’s worked well in their move to...
How technology can help the public sector and its employee... There’s no understating the importance of our public sector. We as citizens rely on it every day, and yet public service organisations must often...
Local Government cyber security pilot The impacts of potential cyber incidents towards a council can be devastating, shown by the high-profile attacks on Hackney and Redcar and Cleveland...
Local government cyber security pilot from Levelling Up De... The Department of Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities has announced that, alongside the Government Cyber Security Strategy, there is to be an...
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Efficiently Navigating International Regulations and Multi... Shifting regulatory environments, compliance obligations, and tax laws around the globe are increasing challenges for businesses using legacy systems...
Rural Scotland set for faster broadband The Scottish Government has announced that more rural homes and businesses can expect access faster broadband, after a funding increase of £36 million...
Broadband to become more accessible for struggling familie... The Department for Work and Pensions is to run a new service that will allow providers of broadband to verify whether customers are receiving relevant...
Free broadband for some community buildings in Manchester As part of the UK’s largest public sector Local Full Fibre Networks programme, 17 community sites in the Greater Manchester Area are to benefit from...
New flexibility for Wellcome Sanger Institute fuels COVID-... Better forecasting, clearer scenarios and centralized assumptions deliver improved planning at world-leading research body. Although it’s one of the...
Has the definition of ‘cloud’ contributed to public sector... In the last 12 months, we’ve been exploring cloud transformation across the public sector. We’ve travelled the UK interviewing the technologists...
Workday Global Study: Finance Leaders Are Tech Leaders Now Our survey reveals CFOs have struggled more than other executives to consistently meet business demands. At the same time, CFOs are increasingly aware...
How IT Is Empowering Today’s Workers During an unpredictable time, IT teams can offer their companies a competitive edge in employee retention by helping create flexible work experiences...
App success in Edinburgh to be passed on to two more local... An app that helps homeowners that live in shared buildings to report any damage, as well as listing traders that are trusted by the council is to be...
Where CFOs Are Prioritising Resources to Enable a Friction... A Workday global survey reveals how finance leaders are looking to invest in digital transformation to address growing data challenges and emerging...
Biggest threat to cyber security is the public sector The recent Government Cyber Security Strategy set out the road map to ensure all public bodies across the UK are “resilient to known vulnerabilities...
How public sector organisations can design better experien... Great experiences are no longer a luxury, they’re a standard. We order groceries at the click of a button, we instantly transfer money on the go, we...
We are living in the age of the Playbook We are living in the age of the Playbook. The publication in March of the Digital, Data and Technology Playbook added another aspect to the Government...
Governments: 5 Things They Aren’t Telling You About Your L... Lift-and-shift cloud migrations don’t save governments money over the long term—they hamstring transformation and waste precious public funds. Will...
Innovative app ‘levels the playing field’ for disadvantage... An app helping disadvantaged groups find and sustain jobs has been adopted by more than 30 local authorities, DWP and leading charities across the UK...
Tenth anniversary of G-Cloud framework Today marks the tenth anniversary of the G-Cloud framework being used to encourage public sector organisations to evaluate and pursue cloud-based...
Innovation given government boosting at London Tech Week This morning, the government have announced that £743.5 million will be invested in innovative technology, to go towards the consolidation of the UK’s...
UK Government announce Digital strategy The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) have released their Digital Strategy which is their ‘vision for harnessing digital...
City of Wolverhampton Council commission new, free app to ... A new NHS health advice app is now available to help parents and guardians to help their young children quickly. City of Wolverhampton Council and The...
Digital Firms can help solve issues in the public sector Thanks to the Scottish Government’s CivTech programme, technology firms are being invited to help provide solutions to issues that the public sector...
Thousands of public buildings to get high speed broadband ... Over 5,000 public buildings have been connected to new high-speed broadband thanks to the UK Government’s levelling up scheme aimed at public services...
Digital storage can reduce costs and improve decision maki... Over 500 employees from Newport City Council have ditched on-site storage and have instead moved the council’s financial systems onto the cloud, in an...
SBRI: How can the public sector benefit? The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is a 20-year initiative that allows research and development services to be acquired from private sector...
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster speech at CYBERUK In a speech at the CYBERUK conference in Newport today, Steve Barclay, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, underlined the importance of cyber...
‘Whole of Cyber’ approach has disrupted criminal activity ... GCHQ is combining both defensive and offensive cyber capabilities to disrupt criminal activity on an “immense scale” says GCHQ Director Sir Jeremy...
It’s time to raise the bar on what’s expected of digital p... We’re at a turning point. After all the talk and ambition around levelling up the UK, we’re now starting to see things heading in the right direction...
A pragmatic approach to automation avoids costly mistakes With automation being such a hot topic, we need to address the barriers to automation success Process automation is one of the hottest topics because...
Five more authorities join Local Land Charges, including f... Five more local authorities, including the first in Wales, have joined the Local Land Charges (LLC) register, bringing the total number of members to...
Local government: How the public sector can embrace hybrid... There’s no shortage of discourse when it comes to the ‘return to office’ approach within the public sector. On one hand, remote working proved largely...
Tees Valley CA behind world’s first centre for digital tra... Tees Valley Combined Authority are behind a world-first centre dedicated to accelerating the digitalisation of international trade is to be set up in...
Oldham Council brings a number of key services in-house As the public sector rolled into a new tax year this April, Oldham Council was undergoing significant structural changes as it brought a number of key...
Dorset Council recruiting 1,000 digital champions to impro... Dorset Council is seeking to recruit and train 1,000 frontline ‘digital champions’ by 2023 to support excluded residents to get online. With many...
5 Reasons Government Leaders Should Avoid Lift-and-Shift C... Not every “cloud” is the same. Government finance and human resources teams should carefully weigh the differences between an enterprise management...
Government playbook to ensure better value from digital se... An estimated £46bn is to be spent on digital projects across public sector this year. To ensure taxpayer money is best used and investment supports...
Millions spent globally each year destroying data storage ... New research launched today by Blancco Technology Group, the industry standard in data erasure and mobile lifecycle solutions, has revealed current...
How governments can successfully move to the cloud Government IT projects can be complex. We’ve evaluated our government customer engagements and feedback to analyse what’s worked well in their move to...
The need to consumerise the public sector – and how to get... Thirty years ago, the workplace had the coolest tech, fastest internet connection, and biggest bandwidth. Businesses stood at the forefront of...
London-wide approach to digital inclusion needed, report s... The first ever comprehensive study of digital inclusion activity across the capital has been published by the London Office of Technology and...
Planning for a digitally-led future Our research with Dods Group found that 85% of government decision-makers agreed ‘the pandemic accelerated digital transformation’ for them. Read our...
Why government needs to level up their skills in line with... Covid-19 changed everything about the way we work, and, in many ways, that change has brought progress. We’re now 10 years on since the UK Government...
Joint CEOs leading the way at Centre for Digital Public Se... Job share Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harriet Green and Myra Hunt are one month in as the first substantive CEO at the Centre for Digital Public...
Public sector tail spend to be transformed by ‘first of it... Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched a ‘first of its kind’ digital solution to help manage and aggregate tail spend, ensuring public sector...
How governments can successfully move to the cloud Government IT projects can be complex. We’ve evaluated our government customer engagements and feedback to analyse what’s worked well in their move to...
£37.8m government funding for local authorities to boost c... £37.8m will be invested to help local authorities boost their cyber resilience as part of the first ever Government Cyber Security Strategy that has...
UKCloud acquired by strategic investor Hadston 2 Acquisition of UKCloud provides substantial new investment, paving the way for ambitious growth and a fresh strategic vision centred on assembling a...
City of York – the UK’s first gigabit city When you think of York, what comes to mind? It is probably the awe-inspiring York Minister, the castle, the famed City Walls or the quaint traditional...
The new Verto 365 Microsoft Teams app is the first of its ... Microsoft Teams has cemented itself as a household name in the past 24 months. A huge number of local authority and central government organisations...
Hull NHS trust aiming high for accessibility, usability an... As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, it has never been more important to ensure all users can access online services and understand digital content...
New UK Information Commissioner begins term John Edwards has begun his new role as UK Information Commissioner today. Mr Edwards, who joins on a five-year term, spent the past eight years as New...
Five steps to ensure 2022 is the year of the CIO Max Jones, Managing Partner for Health at Agilisys, details why he thinks 2022 will finally be the year of the CIO – and recommends five steps CIOs...
The UK needs a new culture of data sharing Alison Pritchard, Deputy National Statistician at the Office for National Statistics (ONS), discusses the future of secure data sharing for the UK, as...
How the UK is creating a £2bn startup-friendly environment UK impact tech start-ups have raised £2bn in investment to find solutions to come of the world’s most pressing problems, such as climate change...
Global cyber security trend shows increasing public sector... There’s nothing quite like a global pandemic with legally enforceable lockdowns to expose the public sector’s dependence on outdated digital...
What does the future hold for public sector digital transf... In the last 12 months, HPE embarked on a journey to uncover and discuss the realities of public sector transformation. Our original film, “Consciously...
LGA awards funding for councils as part of Digital Pathfin... The Local Government Association (LGA) has announced the nine successful councils in its new Digital Pathfinders Programme. A total of 75 councils in...
LGA launches online tool to map employment and skills prov... The Local Government Association (LGA) has today launched a new online resource to map national employment and skills provision in every local...
Cloud migration and climate change: A step in the right di... The IT industry contributes between two and six per cent of total global greenhouse emissions. That might not sound too bad, but to add context, this...
Government acknowledges challenges in implementing digital... It’s evident the public sector’s path to digital transformation is challenging and we are promoting a better way, a more conscious path to digital...
Inclusive communication matters. For us, it's personal We live in a diverse world. Naturally, the way we each communicate is also diverse. All of us have our own way of thinking, understanding and...
Connecting assets with Internet of Things City FM has been at the forefront of connected estates for over 15 years. Working in partnership with customers to connect assets across multiple...
Counties could become ‘poor relation’ to cities in gigabit... Just one in five businesses and homes in county areas have access to gigabit broadband speeds, compared to over three quarters of London, with MPs...
Centre for Digital Public Services appoints joint Chief Ex... In a first for the public sector in Wales, the Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) has announced a job share for its new Chief Executive Officer...
The public sector’s path to becoming 'consciously hybrid' Legacy infrastructure, digital skills, and the readiness of procurement processes have created barriers to cloud adoption within the public sector...
Government report highlights £2.7bn West Midlands digital ... As many as 52,000 additional digital tech jobs are predicted to be created by 2025 in the West Midlands – the UK’s fastest growing region in the...
What does it take to be genuinely data driven? Data and insights are undoubtedly amongst the most valuable assets public sector organisations possess. They can reshape how decisions are made...
More inclusive data to better inform UK’s social and econo... The National Statistician, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, has set out a series of initiatives to ensure the inclusivity of UK data so that issues facing...
Solihull Council leads driverless technology trial Solihull has become one of the first places in the UK to see driverless vehicles take to its roads as part of new ground-breaking passenger trials...
Document automation significantly reduces TfL administrati... Transport for London’s (TfL) payroll team has saved 160 days’ administration time a year after the introduction of a secure document automation system...
techUK launches new index to help assess UK digital sector Technology trade association, techUK, has launched a new framework to assess the digital tech sector across the different regions of the UK. The Local...
Street lamps and bus shelters to help boost 5G roll out in... Mobile network operators will get easier access to lampposts, bus shelters and other street furniture to speed up the roll out of next-generation...
New app launched as government encourages electric vehicle... Drivers up and down the country can explore making the switch to an electric vehicle this World EV Day with a new government-backed app, the Transport...
New £270m Green Heat Network Fund to support low-carbon he... A new £270m has just been announced by the Government, set to make homes and businesses greener as low-carbon energy is placed at the heart for heat...
techUK sets out recommendations to support IA in governmen... techUK, the tech trade association, has launched its ‘Industry Perspective on Intelligent Automation in Central Government.’ Once considered a ‘nice...
Geospatial Commission launches pilots to improve land use ... Three pilots in Devon, the West Midlands and Northern Ireland will test how to identify and improve key data that helps inform decisions on whether...
UKCloud launches data practice in support of National Data... UKCloud, the multi-cloud experts dedicated to making transformation happen across the UK public sector, has announced the launch of its specialist...
Keep moving to avoid having your feet held to the fire On 23 September 2018, legislation came into force stating that public sector bodies must make their websites and mobile apps accessible to all. The...
LGA launches Digital Pathfinders Programme The Local Government Association (LGA) has launched its Digital Pathfinders Programme to help councils innovate and pioneer projects to advance...
Multimillion-pound initiative to improve local roads acros... A multimillion-pound scheme to improve traffic signals and a commitment to explore how new technology, such as drones and 3D printing, could be used...
City of York Council to introduce digital parking permits From car parks to resident permits, City of York Council is making parking hassle and paper free with a new digital parking permit system. The council...
ICO release new guidance on direct marketing for public se... The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published a new resource to help public sector organisations understand when direct marketing rules...
Two million homes and businesses to benefit in £5bn broadb... Millions of people in rural England will get access to the fastest broadband speeds on the market as part of a £5bn plan to level up internet access...
£12m to secure future of tech and digital in North of Tyne The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) will invest £12m to boost the digital sector in Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland...
NAO: The challenges of implementing digital change To deliver digital business change effectively, senior government decision-makers need to better understand the business, technical and delivery risks...
CCN calls for assistive technology to become ‘mainstream’ ... A new report launched by the County Councils Network has called for a new framework and funding to make assistive technology ‘mainstream’ in adult...
Apps launched in move towards fully digital planning syste... Two web apps have been launched in a bid to help council planning teams and simplify the planning process for homeowners in a further step towards a...
Government announces mobile connectivity ‘revolution’ to b... People in rural Scotland, Wales and the North East of England will enjoy huge improvements in their mobile coverage thanks to the UK Government’s...
Less than half of local authorities employ a chief digital... Less than half (49%) of UK local authorities currently employ a chief digital officer (CDO), digital director or equivalent responsible for overseeing...
Mobile technology continues to deliver benefits to UK Fire... When Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) upgraded its Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) to rugged devices in 2018, it was also one of the...
PSE365: How we can ensure staff wellbeing while remote wor... “We have to ensure you, as an individual, are looked after.” That was the commitment which Pete Hampton, Head of Collaboration Specialists for Public...
James Lane: Building digital skills for the future Employees across the country are eager to employ people with digital skills and James Lane, Digital Sector Manager at NCFE is ready for the challenge...
‘Silicon Stoke’ prospectus sets out city’s digital ambitio... A new prospectus setting out the ambitions for the digital transformation of Stoke-on-Trent has been launched by the council to help secure...
Naomi Clayton: Addressing digital skills shortages Digital skills are as essential as literacy, according to Naomi Clayton, who will speak at PSE365’s Learning and Development virtual event taking...
Stockport Council launch open data portal Stockport Council, in partnership with organisations across the borough, has launched a new data portal to share information and encourage the reuse...
Councils selected to test use of digital tools in planning... A £1.1m fund to test the use of digital tools and data standards across 10 local areas has been announced by the government. The ‘Planning for the...
The Future of Digital Accessibility for Public Sector Later this month will mark the tenth anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). On 20 May, we at Texthelp will be celebrating a whole...
Richmond Council smart sensors give insights into people's... Richmond Council is rolling out digital sensors to provide insights into active travel and pedestrian movements. This is to inform planning to improve...
Mayor of Greater Manchester sets out plans to help get res... The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has announced ambitions for the city-region to become one of the first in the world to equip all under...
Tool to boost digital transformation council construction ... A new tool from the Construction Innovation Hub has launched to help local authorities to transform how they design, build and use their buildings...
New smart city cyber security guidance published As local authorities continue to develop more data-driven, smart city environments, cyber security is becoming an increasingly important consideration...
National Cyber Security Centre launches new small business... In an effort to support improving the cyber security among small business, the Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a new...
Cumbria Council calls for more people to take up improved ... Cumbria County Council’s ‘Connecting Cumbria’ programme is encouraging more people to take up their services to access quicker broadband speeds. The...
Innovative BCP Council beach app upgraded An app developed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council enabling beachgoers to check the area’s busy beaches has undergone a major...
Only half of public sector IT leaders have the necessary r... New research data gathered by UKCloud, about the key challenges facing the UK public sector, has revealed that 48% of senior IT professionals and...
LGA: Response to High Court judgement on council meetings The Local Government Association (LGA) has expressed its disappointment that councils will be required to hold full council meetings, despite Covid-19...
Year-long extension to G-Cloud 12 framework announced Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has officially extended its G-Cloud 12 framework agreement for a further 12 months to allow improvements to the...
Falkirk Council first Scottish authority to safeguard digi... Falkirk Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to go live with an end-to-end digital telecare service. Working alongside Falkirk...
New government cyber security laws to protect smart device... Makers of smart devices including phones, speakers and doorbells will need to tell customers upfront how long a product will be guaranteed to receive...
Councils to play role in wiping rural mobile ‘not spots’ a... The government is proposing law changes to boost ongoing efforts to improve connectivity for people who live, work and travel in rural areas and local...
Ep 31. The opportunities of data in waste management, Pete... Waste management may not always get a reputation as a glamorous or innovative area of public sector and local authority management, but there are huge...
PSE365: Call for councils to scrap activities that do not ... The Leader of Kent’s Sevenoaks District Council has said that local authorities “should be abandoning activities that don’t make life better for our...
PSE365: Digital councils helping transform public services Digital transformation is helping councils to improve public services and become more efficient was the key message from PSE365’s Digital...
Oldham Council agree to bigger bins with some being solar ... Oldham Council is set to install new and bigger street bins across the borough with some being solar powered. The council’s Cabinet agreed plans which...
BCP Council showcases world leading Smart Place investment... Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking capital investment to create a sustainable and successful Smart Place, using a...
City Region Deal funds £22.4m National Robotarium Construction has begun on a National Robotarium in Edinburgh thanks to £22.4m funding as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region...
Town to benefit from Durham County Council’s £1.3m public ... Free Wi-Fi is being introduced in Seaham next week as part of Durham County Council’s multimillion pound Towns and Village programme, which aims to...
Oxford City Council payments to go cashless Oxford City Council is to go cashless across various services in a bid to reduce costs, enhance security and offer a more convenient, 24-hour method...
WMCA funds new digital innovation hub West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) funding has allowed Walsall College to open a new technology centre, which is set to show local school...
Liverpool City Region launch £30m digital partnership The Liverpool City Region has announced the launch of a new £30m partnership to deliver ultrafast digital infrastructure that will help make the...
Is it time you reviewed your cyber security provisions? Cyber attacks are an increasing threat for local authorities as we continue towards a data-driven, digital future. As more and more of our public...
Understanding public sector priorities when adopting cloud... Adoption of cloud technology in the sector has boomed in recent years and while some are more cautious, a lot of organisations have hurriedly jumped...
What are the true costs of retaining legacy IT systems? A lot of private sector organisations are familiar with the term ‘digital transformation’, and the benefits of replacing non-digital or manual...
West Dunbartonshire Council invest £1.8m in IT systems and... West Dunbartonshire Council is spending £1.8 million in Information Technology (IT) to support and maintain their existing existing IT systems and...
Scottish Borders Council looking for solution after email ... Scottish Borders Council is investigating their email procedures after a data breach affected around 600 customers in the area. The council have been...
How to ensure your IT technology is up-to-date One of the key pain points for UK police forces is the issue of keeping technology up to date. Due to budget restrictions, forces often sweat their...
How can police forces make their IT budget go further? UK police forces spent approximately £1.1bn on ICT goods and services in 2019-20, remaining flat versus 2018-19. This represents just 6% of total UK...
How data can make public sector IT better Across Europe we have seen country after country knocked, like dominoes, by the challenges of Covid-19. Governments at national, regional and local...
Chesterfield Borough Council case study shows benefits of ... A report released by Chesterfield Borough Council, titled ‘Don’t Cut Here!’ has outlined the benefits of HS2 East reaching the borough, which was...
Cyber attacks cost local councils up to £2m With more than quarter of a billion cyber attacks recorded in just the first half of 2019, public sector organisations must ensure their security...
Five reasons why adopting digital technology is vitally im... We currently live in an age where the advancement of digital technology is rapidly evolving. Technology is developed to help us, make our lives easier...
Public Sector Executive Launch 365 Events Platform Public Sector Executive are proud to announce the launch of our 365 virtual events platform. When building our platform, we set out with goals to...
Hackney Council tell voters to re-register over hacking fe... Hackney Council have instructed postal voters to reregister to vote over fears that they may no longer be registered after suffering from a large...
Civil servants to benefit from training overhaul An overhaul of Civil Service training is being launched as part of the Government’s modernisation programme, aimed at equipping civil servants with...
Cheshire East Council invest £4.5m in fibre broadband Cheshire East Council has announced that they plan to invest £4. 5m into fibre broadband this year. The plans mean that hard to reach areas in rural...
Newport Council refuse potential share of Bitcoin fortune Newport City Council have refused another request to excavate one of their landfill sites in order to potentially retrieve £200m worth of Bitcoin from...
Portsmouth Council use drones to monitor beach footfall du... Portsmouth City Council have revealed that they have employed the use of drones to monitor footfall on the region’s beaches. The drone footage, which...
Hackney Council stolen data leaked online Hackney Borough Council has had data released online that was stolen in an attack in October last year. The Council maintains that a limited amount of...
Creating innovative solutions to deliver storage as a serv... Pure Storage has recently been named a leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Primary Storage Arrays for their forward-thinking work...
Crown Commercial Service issues £300m digital works framew... An open opportunity contract notice has been issued by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) for large value works framework agreement that CCS intend to...
Biggest military investment since Cold War The Prime Minister is set to announce the biggest increase in military investment since the end of the Cold War. The £16.5bn investment is designed to...
PM announces new green 10-point plan The Prime Minister has announced a new 10-point plan today (Nov 18) that outlines how the UK will become carbon neutral by 2050. The plan comes ahead...
TfL announce largest e-scooter trial in UK Transport for London have announce that they will start the UK’s largest e-scooter trial next year. TfL are currently looking for 3 e-scooter partners...
Calls for the Government to address vaccine fake news The Government is facing increasing pressure from opposition parties to draft up legislation that effectively addresses the problem of fake news. With...
Achieve your digital goals faster with G-Cloud SaaS procur... Through the Crown Commercial Service, G-Cloud framework, public sector organisations are provided with the opportunity to easily search for, compare...
New digital case management service for courts A new digital case management system called Common Platform has been launched by HM Courts & Tribunals Service that will allow secure access for...
TfGM announce AI controlled “smart” junctions Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have announced that they will begin to use AI to control traffic on certain junctions. The junctions will make...
£134m sustainable tech award The Government today (Nov 4) has announced that it will be investing £134m into sustainable technology businesses. Businesses across the country will...
Study warns of dangers of not fully wiping USB drives A study of 100 USB drives purchase by Abertay University found over 75,000 files were still intact from supposedly empty drives. The study, designed...
NHS Covid-19 App update removes unnecessary notifications The Government has today announced that updates to the NHS Covid-19 app will make the app more accurate than it was at launch. This is done by...
£29m funding to boost digital revolution The Government has today (Oct 28) announced £29m worth of funding that will go towards research in the digital sector. The funding will be put towards...
Covid-19 driving digital transformation With the Covid-19 forcing people to stay indoors and work from home, those in the Public Sector have had to adapt in order to still carry out their...
Hackney Council hit by cyber-attack Hackney Council have announced today (Oct 13) that they have been hit by a cyber attack from an unknown source. Hackney Council are currently working...
Full Fibre Gigabit project started across Mid Sussex Work has begun across Mid Sussex to deliver full fibre broadband across the region. The project will mean that businesses and residents across Mid...
Calls for paying ransom to hackers to be made illegal Over the past few years, various public bodies have been the target of ransomware attacks, most notably, the NHS was attacked in 2017 by ransomware...
New data strategy will employ 500 data analysts across pub... Digital Secretary, Oliver Dowden, today (Sept 9) announced a new National Data Strategy that will employ up to 500 data analysts across the public...
West Yorkshire invests £9m in superfast broadband for isol... West Yorkshire Combined Authority are providing 1,700 businesses with superfast broadband through the third phase of its Superfast Broadband scheme...
Information from Council letters leaked Thousands of details from letters, that were being stored digitally by a third-party have been leaked online, and subsequently indexed by popular...
West Midlands leads the way with 5G rollout An independent study has concluded that the West Midlands is leading the way in terms of 5G coverage across the region. The West Midlands currently...
Councils have to play a “vital role” in superfast broadban... Ministers are calling on councils to help deliver digital connectivity ambitions across the UK. The extent of these ambitions is 5G coverage across...
Paper to Paperless Plan Reviews: How Bluebeam changed the ... Words provided by Bluebeam, editorially reviewed by Public Sector Executive Electronic plan review is rapidly becoming a solution for government...
New digital workplace framework launched with £75m potenti... A new procurement framework developed by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has been launched to assist public sector organisations to purchase...
UK Government launch innovative new digital access pilot s... The UK Government has launched the Document Checking Service, an innovative scheme designed to give people easier and safer access to digital services...
Government announces £20m in new grants for small business... The Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government Simon Clarke has announced £20m in new grants today (July 30) to support the recovery of small...
Ep. 22 How can data help the public sector? Steve Caughey ... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by the Director of National Innovation Centre for Data, Steve Caughey, to highlight...
Ep. 21 Isle of Wight fighting Covid-19 with the digital ed... This week, Leader of Isle of Wight Council, Dave Stewart, Joined host Emily Rodgers on the Public Sector Voices podcast. The Island has received...
Sir David Bell: Is Higher Education the key to economic re... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by Sir David Bell, whose career in local government spans almost four decades. Sir...
Share of £5.4m awarded to upskill 20 UK colleges The Department for Education has awarded £5.4m today (July 23) to 20 colleges to help level up skills across the country. Apprenticeships and Skills...
Government proposals to boost cyber security of smart prod... The Government has published proposals today (July 16) for a new law outlining security requirements for smart devices, which could protect millions...
Choose your winner for Council of the Month Over the past few weeks, we have received over 140 nominations for Council of the Month, each with inspiring and heart-warming detail of Councils and...
£705m investment into infrastructure, jobs and tech at GB-... The UK Government announced a £705m investment package yesterday (July 12) to fund infrastructure, jobs and technology at the GB-EU border. Included...
GMCA begins procurement process for £7m Skills for Growth ... Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has begun the procurement process for a £7m contract to support its Skills for Growth programme. The...
Digital Innovation fund open to transform Britain's supply... UK Research and Innovation has announced the opening of a multi-million pound funding pot today (July 6) to help tech and manufacturing businesses to...
Avoira to aid return to work with temperature detection so... Content provided by Avoira, editorally reviewed by Public Sector Executive Avoira to help manage the return to work and life with temperature...
Silence: The sound of success By Marcella Heath, Democratic Services Manager at North Kesteven District Council The District Council chambers in North Kesteven stand empty. Where...
Socitm supports local authorities with 'a new local normal... The society for innovation, technology and modernisation (Socitm) has published a document to help local authorities continue their ‘astonishing’...
Building a stronger society Every day, digital technology enables us to push the boundaries of the public services we deliver creating a stronger, safer society, economy and...
Looking Forward: How Data Champion AstraZeneca is rising t... In a recent webinar, Clare Hickie, Workday’s EMEA CTO was joined by Phil Carter, GVP and European chief analyst at IDC, and Russell Smith, Head of...
Government completes free school meals rollout The Welsh Government has announced that it has completed the rollout of free school meals in primary schools across the country. With children...
Improving school standards through Ofsted reform The Department for Education has confirmed that it is scrapping single headline Ofsted grades for schools, as part of a move to improve standards and...
Action demanded on education crisis The Mayor of the East Midlands has called for urgent action from the government to address the ongoing education crisis in the region. This comes as...
AI driving education improvements The government has announced that artificial intelligence is to be used to support teachers, thanks to a new project. Bringing together the Department...
Region commits to skills investment West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that significant investment is being committed to delivering significant training boosts for...
Travel helping to realise youth potential Westmorland and Furness Council has announced an improved grant that will support young people in the region realise their full potential by...
Authority ramping up digital inclusion work The final phase of a pioneering new digital inclusion programme is being ramped up by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. So far, almost 1,500...
Delivering economic, environmental and community projects Glasgow City Council is being supported with the delivery of a number of projects, including those delivering community, economic, environmental and...
Council supporting young peoples’ digital skills Gloucestershire County Council is launching a new programme that will support young people to gain vital new digital skills. New digital workshops...
Is Manchester living up to its potential? Manchester City Council has today published its State of the City Report for the last year. This report comes as the council works on its ‘Our...
LGA's Sector Support Drives Council Improvement The Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed that its sector support programmes have delivered significant benefits to councils across England...
Education and economy developments West Midlands Combined Authority has confirmed that it has taken another step towards completing its City Learning Quarter. This comes with the...
Growing the social care workforce Cambridgeshire County Council has launched a new scheme to expand its social care workforce. Coming against a backdrop of mounting social care...
Public sector among highest apprentice employers Leeds City Council has announced that it has placed in the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the UK. Published by the Department for Education, the...
Mayor reducing violence over the summer The Mayor of London has announced a package of measures that will be used to reduce violence over the school summer holidays. By offering access to...
Stalling SEND educational attainment A new report commissioned by both the Local Government Association and the County Councils Network has found that educational attainment amongst...
Redistributing unused school funding West Berkshire Council has announced that schools in the area have voted in favour of a new proposal to redirect unused school funding. This comes as...
Plan for city region to be the best Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has confirmed that the Mayor has released his plans for how the city region can become ‘the best place to...
A national skills ambition The government has announced that it will pull together the skills landscape through the launch of Skills England. As part of the government’s plans...
LGA launches work and skills offer The Local Government Association has announced that it has launched new proposals to localise employment and skills services. Coming with a focus on...
King’s Speech confirms government direction This morning saw the King delivering his speech at the State Opening of Parliament, during which he confirmed the new government’s direction. As...
Mayor launches education boost plans Greater Manchester Combined Authority has announced further development on the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate. Known as the MBacc, the new technical...
Driving economic growth across the country The Department for Work and Pensions has outlined new plans to drive growth through its new Back to Work Plan. This comes as the Secretary of State...
Education Secretary begins teacher recruitment The Department for Education has announced that the new Education Secretary has already begun work to improve the relationship between the government...
Capital spending hampering services A new Institute for Government report has outlined how a new approach must be taken to capital spending to stop service performance from continuing to...
Collaborating for economic growth Welsh Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has called for increased collaboration between the private and...
Change for LGA programme The Local Government Association has confirmed that its successful scheme to introduce graduates to the local government workforce is to be renamed...
Council mental health support Halton Borough Council has announced that it is supporting more than 20,000 children with mental health and wellbeing. This comes as it has awarded a...
Anti-racist childcare guidance launches The Welsh Government has launched new guidance and advice to create an anti-racist culture in Welsh childcare settings. The toolkit features guidance...
SEND Support on the Rise: Councils Struggle to Meet Needs New figures show that the number of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receiving support from councils...
LGA launches ‘essential starting point’ guide for local go... A new development document has been unveiled by the Local Government Association (LGA), in what it describes as the “essential starting point” for all...
Proposals for SEND support Senior councillors within Leeds City Council are to consider proposed changes to the way that the council provides SEND learners with transport...
Conservative manifesto announced With General Election campaigns picking up pace, this week sees parties unveiling their manifestos in a bid to convince the nation why they should...
Legislation for education reform published The Scottish Government has announced that legislation has been published to create a new national qualifications body. This will come alongside an...
Cross-organisation training and collaboration Cross-service collaboration and skill sharpening have been worked on over the course of a three day training exercise at Cotswold Airport...
Mayor’s vision for second term The Mayor of West Yorkshire has established her vision for the future of the region across her second term in office. Focusing on ‘delivery, delivery...
Mayor’s multi-million pound package After being re-elected last weekend, the Mayor of West Yorkshire has confirmed that an investment package will be committed to making ‘life easier for...
Ofsted inspections change Ofsted has announced that it is changing the way that ungraded inspections will be done, in order to reduce the burden on schools, whilst also...
Ep 55. Why we mustn’t neglect councillor training, Cllr Li... Ensuring that councillors are equipped with the proper skills is essential to making sure that council services run smoothly, and communities benefit...
More good school places proposal The Department for Education has announced that it has unveiled proposals to create more good school places, with data showing that more than half of...
New care certificate regulator With the launch of the new Care Certificate coming later this year, technical and vocational learning leader NCFE has become the one of the first...
The power of AI in education A roundtable has been held to allow the government to discuss the potential benefits of artificial intelligence in education settings. Hosted by the...
Training boosting skills and economic growth The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that more than 250,000 workplace training places have been delivered for benefits claimants over...
Ofsted report finds RE depth needed A new report has been published into the ways that religious education is delivered in schools, with it finding that the subject is currently lacking...
SEND reform needed to avoid bankruptcy Bristol City Council is at risk of going bankrupt unless it can roll out reforms to its Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) support...
SEND funded in Nottinghamshire Funding is being allocated to ensuring that children with special educational needs in Nottingham can benefit from quality education. Thanks to more...
Northern Ireland investment in innovation and skills Government funding is being allocated to two new projects in Northern Ireland, following the first meeting of the new East-West Council. The...
Councils backed to meet education needs Councils are being supported to make sure that the education they receive meets their needs by delivering high quality learning environments. The...
Mayor boosting skills with investment Significant investment is being committed to ensuring that people across the West of England are able to upskill. The West of England Mayoral Combined...
Report urges action against child poverty A new report into child poverty has called on the government to bring education infrastructure into the fight, whilst recommending a number of plans...
Cornwall investing in skills Cornwall Council has confirmed that £12.5 million of investment is being committed to people and skills, with this contributing to plans to bring more...
Largest ever skills funding boost Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced that it is boosting adult skills training with its largest-ever investment in upskilling...
Mayor backing adult education Since responsibility for adult education within West Yorkshire fell to Mayor Tracy Brabin, more than 159,000 people have signed up for training...
West Midlands benefitting from bootcamp boost West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that around £27 million has been allocated to a regional training programme, which will benefit local...
Innovation funding for West Mids education Funding is being committed to the launch of ‘nationally leading’ technology adoption centres in the West Midlands. Coming as part of Innovate UK’s...
Manchester recognised by UNESCO Manchester City Council has announced that the city has been officially recognised by UNESCO as a City of Lifelong Learning. This comes in recognition...
Liverpool and Shanghai alliance turns 25 Education providers in Liverpool are coming together with Liverpool City Council to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city’s partnership with...
Mayor’s skills bootcamps benefitting thousands in Liverpoo... Thanks to funding from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, thousands of residents are to benefit from the chance to upskill and retrain for...
Councils celebrate National Apprenticeship Week This week brings National Apprenticeship Week, allowing councils the opportunity to celebrate the impact that apprenticeships bring to local...
£250 million now allocated on youth investment in UK areas... Young people around the country are to benefit from further government funding to deliver new or refurbished youth centres. Making up the largest...
New teacher training framework The Department for Education has announced a new framework to ensure that teaching is of a high quality, supporting improved pupil outcomes. Making...
Ofsted praises council’s ‘sustainable improvements’ Adult education in North Yorkshire has been recognised by Ofsted inspectors following work to improve the service for communities. A recent monitoring...
DWP and HS2 partnership creates opportunities in West Midl... Unemployed people in the West Midlands are being supported into work on the HS2 project, thanks to government-backed recruitment hubs. Celebrated by...
The scale of Ofsted’s challenge unveiled At a time of great change for Ofsted, this week has brought a view to the future, with new Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver outlining the challenge...
Apprenticeships and Advice: Liverpool City Region unlocks ... Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced that another ‘major step forward’ has been taken in the implementation of the Mayor’s Young...
Teacher Wellbeing: New measures announced The Department for Education has announced new measures to improve recruitment and retention of teachers. Included in these measures is new investment...
Cornwall supporting children and young people Cornwall Council has announced that projects to support children and young people are being funded by grants worth almost £1.8 million overall. Last...
From Prison to Purpose: Pilot project helping ex-offenders... West Yorkshire Combined Authority is supporting people who have experience of prison or probation to move on with their lives, through a new...
Further family hubs opened across country – LGA urges for ... The Government has announced that more family hubs are being opened around the country, with all 75 of the local authorities that are involved in the...
Free School Meals in London: Mayor Khan Announces £140m Pl... The Mayor of London has unveiled plans to extend his groundbreaking free school meals policy into the 2024/25 academic year. Mayor Sadiq Khan has...
Improving school attendances As pupils return to school following the festive break, the Department for Education has announced that it is working to drive up attendance and...
Action urged for vulnerable children Action has been urged by the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) following a significant reduction in the number of education support plans...
New Greater Manchester education path launches this year The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has confirmed that the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate will be launched in September, following...
Ofsted mental health training As he begins his five-year term as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Sir Martyn Oliver has launched new training for Ofsted inspectors. With...
Government publishes gender guidance Yesterday, the Department for Education released new guidance for schools to support gender-questioning children. Guidance will be geared towards...
Record funding for schools The Department for Education has announced that England’s schools are to be allocated a record-high funding injection. Almost £60 billion of...
Govt launches consultation on minimum service levels in sc... The Department for Education has launched a nine-week consultation on minimum service levels in schools. The consultation would protect the...
Skills and economy boost for West Midlands Additional funding has been allocated to West Midlands Combined Authority to support further education and training providers as they look to help...
Government funding to transform skills training The Department for Education has announced new funding that will support colleges and universities to offer additional opportunities for key skills...
West Midlands supporting adult maths training West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that it has allocated funding to four community organisations that are looking to support employed...
Lifelong learning opportunities in West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority is promoting free learning opportunities, as it looks to boost the career prospects and earning potential of...
Combined authority celebrates success of care leaver bursa... Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has celebrated the success of a bursary that was established to support care leavers. The Care...
AI skills future-proofed through major government funding ... The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has announced that the government will be committing funding to help with the future proofing...
Major school upgrade investment Thanks to a programme of funding from the Scottish Government, additional school buildings are to benefit from modern, state of the art facilities. As...
Council encouraging young people to consider local governm... Harborough District Council is helping to encouraging young people to get involved with local government and help drive the next generation of public...
New skills report calls for further funding and devolution A new report from Key Cities has called for funding and devolution in skills to be further prioritised, with the aim of boosting local finances, as...
Leeds announces new Children’s Mayor Leeds City Council has announced that a new Children’s Mayor of Leeds has been appointed, following a record turnout. 10-year-old Mohammed Hussein was...
Government funding to boost teacher recruitment The Department for Education has announced new funding that will help to attract more teachers across important subjects. Being used to fund...
New National Charter outlines childcare services in Scotla... Children in Scotland have been given the opportunity to identify their own priorities for a new funded school-age childcare offer. Yesterday, a new...
Government investment in school run transformation for mil... Thanks to a newly announced package of funding from the government, up to two million more children will be able to access walk to school and cycle...
Thousands more pupils supported with attendance The government has announced that thousands more pupils are to be supported with their school attendance, thanks to the opening of four more...
Teacher workload tackled by new government taskforce The government has announced a new taskforce that will work towards reducing teacher workload, as well as supporting flexible working. Launching the...
Exciting new support programme for young people in Newcast... Newcastle City Learning, run by Newcastle City Council and supported by Northumbria University, has launched a new life-changing supported internship...
LGA demand taskforce set-up for RAAC school building closu... The Local Government Association has demanded a task force to be put into place to ensure the safety of pupils in wake of the news of imminent school...
Summer youth services boosted through government funding The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced that funding has been awarded to youth groups around the country, to help tackle anti-social...
Young people supported for education travel Westmorland and Furness’ young people are being supported as they travel for education, learning and training, through a new grant scheme. Funding...
Disadvantaged areas benefitting from new schools The Department for Education has announced that new free schools are opening up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the country, as part of a...
Cyber skills being delivered for students In order to deliver further cyber skills and jobs, the government is encouraging schools to take advantage of new free resources that are being...
The hidden asset of education A new report into Virtual Schools has outlined how they are education’s ‘hidden asset’ and has called for government to assess how they may be able to...
Government boosting youth centres with next phase of fund The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced that young people are to be giving better access to out-of-school activities, through new...
Council maintained schools continuing to outshine academie... A new report from the Local Government Association has outlined how council-run schools are continuing to outperform ones that have converted to...
How can educational organisations overcome the barriers un... The Energy Consortium (TEC) supported the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) in tackling that question – and came up with an answer that...
Businesses supported with skills and public sector contrac... London Borough of Harrow has announced that businesses are to benefit from new support that will help them to secure public sector contracts, as well...
Defibrillators for every state school The Department for Education has announced that every state school in England now has a defibrillator, with this helping to considerably increase the...
Councils warn of skills shortage continuing with European ... The Local Government Association has warned that the ending of dedicated European funding could lead to skills shortages lasting longer, as demand...
Government to clampdown on poor university degrees The government has announced a crackdown on so-called rip-off university degrees that lead to low employment prospects and typically high drop-out...
Highest ever funding rates for English schools The Department for Education has announced that schools in England will receive their highest ever funding in real terms, through the National Funding...
New charter to make local economy fairer for everybody A new charter has been signed by Oxford City Council as it looks to continue its commitment to ensuring that the local economy is fairer for everybody...
Funding boost for historic free childcare The Department for Education has announced a £1 billion funding boost for childcare, which will kickstart the delivery of historic new free childcare...
Education Committee disappointed with government response ... The Education Committee has announced its disappointment at the way that the government has responded to a report into the future of post-16...
Councils concerned about nursery capacity according to LGA... New research by the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed that nearly nine in ten councils are concerned about nursery capacity ahead of the...
NAO reports into school buildings and sustainability The National Audit Office has announced the findings of a report into the condition of school buildings around the country. More than a third (24,000)...
A commitment to sustainable education The Scottish Government has announced that it has launched a new action plan that will ensure sustainability is a focus of the education system...
Council support for veterans ahead of Armed Forces Day South Gloucestershire Council has announced that it is supporting veterans through the agreement of a new action plan, ahead of Armed Forces Day on...
Government funding for town and planning career scheme A new scheme to support graduates into planning careers has been granted government funding, as announced by the Levelling Up Department. The Local...
How should AI be used in education? Yesterday, as part of the 10th anniversary of London Tech Week, the government has issued a call for evidence on how artificial intelligence can be...
Space funding for partnerships and education Funding for a swathe of international partnerships and projects in STEM education has been announced by the UK Space Agency, with collaborations to...
Experts contribute to government review on RSHE guidance The Department for Education has announced that an independent expert advisory panel has been formed, with the aim of advising on the review of the...
Local community upskilling to come from funding injection A major funding boost of £165m is being dispersed to local communities across the country, boosting the areas through enhanced skill training...
Significant school improvement funding More than a thousand projects to improve the standard of school buildings are to be given the go-ahead today, as the Department for Education looks to...
School absences tackled by government programmes The government has announced new projects that will be aimed at driving up attendance rates in schools, with the overall goal of improving the...
Doncaster bringing Remake Learning Days to the UK For the first time ever Remake Learning Days Festival is coming to the UK, with Doncaster Council announcing that it will be hosting the event. Remake...
Young people being supported into planning careers The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that it is using government funding to help support more young people into...
Thriving communities in Wales being supported The Welsh Government is celebrating the impact of the Co-operation Agreement as it supports thriving communities. Signed in December 2021 and lasting...
Redbridge children helping to create greener community Redbridge Council is bringing the next generation on board, as they continue with plans to make the borough greener. More than 1300 school children...
Wales becomes first UK country to increase Education Maint... The Welsh Government has announced that the Education Maintenance Allowance will increase from this month for eligible students in further education...
Wales funding community schemes tackling inequality in edu... The Welsh Government has announced that it will be investing in infrastructure that will allow schools to become community focused and support them as...
Wales building new net zero schools with pupils’ design he... The Welsh Government has announced that three new net zero schools are to be built in the North, South-West and South-East of the country, with school...
Scotland launch consultation on school learning hours Scottish Government is asking people to share their views on a new legal minimum number of school learning hours. The change would see councils being...
Kirklees Council supporting schools through investment Kirklees Council has announced that it investing in the improvement of school buildings, following Cabinet agreement. The projects will be supported...
New position announced to lead transition to new qualifica... The Scottish Government has announced that a new appointee to the role of Chair of the Scottish Qualifications Authority will also lead the transition...
Welsh government funding sustainability in schools and col... The Welsh Government has announced funding to help schools and colleges across the country become more energy efficient. Funding amounting to £60...
Stratford-on-Avon awards Community Builder contract to bui... Stratford-on-Avon District Council has announced the awarding of a contract for the role of Community Builder, with a view to helping communities...
Welsh government scheme helping thousands into work The Welsh Government has announced the launch of a scheme that will aim to support thousands of people into work, education or work following...
Wales planning to give children and workers the skills to ... The Welsh Government has announced the publication of the Stronger, Fairer, Greener Wales: Net Zero Skills Plan. This will set out how the government...
London’s first Data Campus plans launched by Newham Counci... Newham Council has announced the third part of its plan to become a leading destination for innovation in digital and data. It has done so by...
Council grant funding for community projects in Mid Sussex Mid Sussex District Council has announced that it has awarded significant funding to community projects, with a focus on health, sustainability and...
Welsh Government innovating to make country stronger, fair... The Welsh Government has announced that it has launched a new innovation strategy, to support collaboration as the country looks to deliver better...
Call for levelling up of East of England comes from MPs an... MPs and council leaders from across the East of England have come together to call for immediate action from the government, in regard to the...
Government funding package for levelling up of Blyth The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that the people of Blyth are to benefit from an increase in government...
Digital learning supported in Wales The Welsh Government has announced that it is boosting investment in order to support digital learning across further education. Further Education...
Wales’ further education innovation fund The Welsh Government has announced a new innovation fund that will support further education colleges as they look for new ways to support learners...
Funding to support progress in education The Department for Education has announced that there is to be a significant funding increase to support 16-19 education, helping to ensure that...
Wolverhampton to launch its own social worker scheme City of Wolverhampton Council is to launch its own version of the national Social Workers in Schools programme, allowing for a reduction in the number...
Welsh government launching pilot to stop poverty impacting... The Welsh Government have launched a new pilot programme to provide support to schools in their mission to tackle the impact that the poverty has on...
North East devolution reaches crucial agreement The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced a historic deal has been agreed for devolution in the North East of England, over...
School cost support for families The Scottish Government, as part of the announcements surrounding the 2023-24 budget, has announced that a range of measures are to be implemented...
North Somerset supporting mums back into work North Somerset Council has announced that 16 women who were previously struggling to get back into work following maternity, have graduated from their...
Welsh Draft Budget to protect the most vulnerable The Welsh Government has announced that the Draft Budget for 2023-24 will help to protect public services, as well as the most vulnerable people in...
Concerns for government’s approach to adult learning Lambeth Council has announced its concern over a perceived lack of support for adult learners, and has called on the Secretary of State for Education...
£490m higher education investment to boost student prospec... Students are set to benefit from almost half a billion pounds worth of investment into universities and colleges across England, allowing them access...
Wales boosting teaching numbers The Welsh Government has announced measures to support and encourage an increase in people going into teaching. Brought about by Jeremy Miles, Wales’...
NAO report outlines Home Office fraud failings According to a report, published by the National Audit Office, the government does not know the full scale off the threat that fraud poses to...
Welsh Government supporting unemployed adults facing barri... With so many unemployed people having to overcome hidden barriers as they look to enter the labour market, the Welsh Government have confirmed that...
North Lincolnshire arts and heritage boosted by levelling ... North Lincolnshire’s arts and heritage sector is set to receive a large boost to its funding, helping with the delivery of new jobs and the...
Bedford council offering local graduates chance to shape f... Bedford Borough Council are offering graduates the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to make a difference to the local community, through...
Scottish Government supporting children and families The Scottish Government has announced that the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) offer is saving the families of over 83,200 children considerable...
Islington helping to create better futures and mental heal... Islington Council and the NHS have announced a new, innovative programme to help young Black men and boys with their mental health, promoting the...
Thousands of jobs to be filled in West Midlands West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that they are to fill thousands of jobs in the region’s transport industry, following the publishing of...
Ofsted report on quality of T-levels Today, Ofsted has published an interim report that evaluates the quality of new T-level courses, giving them insight into the qualities of the...
Rolls-Royce Engineers a Skills-Based Approach to Developin... Aerospace and power company Rolls-Royce is on a transformational path to leading the transition to net carbon zero. We recently spoke to Alex Kyte...
ServiceNow expanding jobs with Government backing Leading digital workflow company ServiceNow has announced that they will be training 250 new learners through Skills Bootcamps, which are part of the...
Department for Education boosting primary education throug... The Department for Education has announced that it is set to invest millions of pounds worth of funding in improving phonics and literacy teaching in...
Welsh Government committing funding to improve additional ... The Welsh Government has announced that funding has been named available for local authorities to improve or create facilities that can cater to the...
Leicester’s space and technology innovation boosted by lev... The government has announced that the Exchequer Secretary visited Leicester yesterday (29th September) to see how growth in the city’s space sector...
Scottish government investing in workforce The Scottish Government has announced that it is investing funds to be made available for thousands of businesses to help upskill their workforce...
Initiative to help adults with autism into work The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a new government initiative that is aimed at helping over 2,000 adults with learning difficulties...
Bradford Council’s levelling up bid for Keighley Bradford Council has announced the details of it’s levelling up bid for Keighley, to create jobs and grow the local economy. A bid of £19 million has...
Improved training and career options for social care staff The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that social care staff are to be offered hundreds of thousands of opportunities to further...
Record high university spots for Scots from deprived backg... The Scottish government has announced that the number of 18-year-olds from deprived background being offered places at university, has reached record...
Scottish government get young people working through succe... The Scottish Government have announced that more than 16,000 young people have been offered work opportunities through their Young Person’s Guarantee...
Swale council submit levelling up bid to drive employment ... Swale Borough Council have confirmed that they have submitted a levelling up bid to the government, with the aim of driving improvements in health...
Kensington and Chelsea “innovative” in protecting vulnerab... An Ofsted report has sung the praises of Kensington ad Chelsea London Borough Council in the way that it has handled the protection of vulnerable...
Wandsworth council unveil support package to help families... Leader of Wandsworth council, Simon Hogg, has unveiled a package of initiatives to help locals through the cost-of-living crisis. The package of...
Government’s Kickstart Scheme a success as data shows posi... The government’s Kickstart Scheme was launched in September 2020 and only ended in March 2022, with an aim of tackling the high levels of youth...
New funding for learners to develop skills The government has announced that new bursaries are to be become available for learners who struggle with study-related costs, to access new higher...
State of the art refurbishments for schools across the cou... The Department of Education has announced that 61 schools around the country are to be rebuilt or refurbished as part of the government’s plans to...
Levelling up hangs in the balance as government rebuild be... Following a record 59 ministerial resignations (at the time of writing) a high-level sacking, and the resignation of the Prime Minister after less...
Major cabinet appointments following high-profile departur... Three major positions in the Cabinet have been filled, following the departure of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid. With Sunak and Javid leaving their...
County councils among the ten public sector organisations ... At the end of June, the Department of Education released their Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, which included no less than ten...
Reading council announce once-in-a-generation revitalising... Reading Borough Council are planning to launch a £20 million bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, as they look to regenerate the...
Learner progression at the forefront of new school framewo... The Welsh Government is set to ensure that learning progression and wellbeing is a focus of education, as its new school framework puts an end to...
Government announce new National Plan for Music Education The government have released a new plan for music education, which looks to give children the skills needed to make music for enjoyment or for a...
Adult literacy and numeracy crucial to levelling up New analysis has shown that the variation in levels of adult literacy and numeracy across England is high, and tackling this issue is key to the...
Nadhim Zahawi promises children will get the support they ... The government has announced that thousands of new school places will be created, as they plan to open up to 75 new free schools and sixth forms. As...
Potential for colleges to return to the public sector The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced that it has launched a major review into whether Further Education Colleges, Sixth Form College...
New Quality of Life Strategy for North Norfolk District Co... North Norfolk District Council has announced the development of a Quality of Life Strategy, which was a key objective of the council’s Corporate Plan...
SBRI: How can the public sector benefit? The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is a 20-year initiative that allows research and development services to be acquired from private sector...
Scottish Government to provide additional funding for youn... Young people in Scotland who are struggling to get into work will be supported by an additional £4 million through the Scottish Government’s Young...
Rochdale Council launches wide-reaching public sector recr... Rochdale Borough Council are hiring for a number of vital roles and will be hosting two recruitment fairs at the Number One Riverside office. Areas...
Levelling up: Civil Service to deliver thousands of appren... One in 20 civil servants will be an apprentice by 2025, under new plans that will diversify the pipeline of talent into government and spread Civil...
How cooperative purchasing of cloud solutions supports the... Cooperative purchasing agreements and group contract vehicles allow higher education and public sector organizations to adopt cloud-based finance...
Local authorities to benefit from £130m funding to tackle ... Local authorities have welcomed a £130m raft of funding from the Government to tackle serious violent crime across the country, with investment into...
Levelling up: 75 councils eligible for £302m Family Hubs f... A total of 75 local authorities across England have been announced as eligible for a share of £302m to create new Family Hubs in their areas as part...
Brown University: A unified approach brings new insight As one of the world’s top universities, Brown University in the United States is clearly a leader in education and research. It’s also a leader in...
The future of HR and finance teams in higher education The Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have affected the higher education industry in several ways. What does the future hold for HR and...
Calls for greater flexibility, adaptability among public s... Flexibility and adaptability are key for successful leadership skills in the public sector, especially during times of great challenges, according to...
Public sector tail spend to be transformed by ‘first of it... Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched a ‘first of its kind’ digital solution to help manage and aggregate tail spend, ensuring public sector...
LGA's NGDP: Creating leaders of the future Working in local government is varied, rewarding and challenging. Over the last 20 months, council staff have worked tirelessly to put the needs of...
LGA backs local government role in employment and skills s... Councils must have a role to play in the Government’s Skills and Post-16 Education Bill otherwise employment and skills support in local areas will...
District Councils’ Network relaunches Staff Development Pr... The District Councils’ Network (DCN) is inviting applicants to apply for their relaunched annual Staff Development Programme. Paused due to the Covid...
Nadhim Zahawi: Climate change to be at the heart of educat... Speaking at COP26, the Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has announced a range of new measures to position climate change as a key part of education...
How are public sector leaders tackling the workforce skill... Public sector organisations have faced several challenges over the past 18 months and have been forced to adapt to new ways of working, including the...
Council project supports 300 people into employment or tra... Tackling youth unemployment in the region, a project ran by Neath Port Talbot Council has successfully supported more than 300 young people to help...
BTEC playing an important role in a changing job market The world of work is changing and a BTEC qualification can offer employers the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for the changing jobs market...
Major rebuilds worth £2bn begin at schools across England Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, has ‘broke ground’ on one of the first 100 schools to be rebuilt under the Prime Minister’s ten-year School...
Schools in Scotland roll-out LGBT inclusive education Scotland has become the first country in the world to embed lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) inclusive education across the school...
NLC x PSE Ep 4. The Way Forward “Often, the legacy of a leader is talked about in terms of their achievements. However, in public services, the job is never done. “You constantly...
NLC x PSE Ep 3. Good to Great Most of us can identify the qualities that make a good public sector leader, but what turns a good leader into a great one? In particular, what can we...
Sedgefield’s NETPark could see a £50m expansion Durham County Council’s cabinet is considering investing in a third phase of the North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield. The expansion...
£7.9m data sharing projects to support vulnerable children... Vulnerable children and families across England will receive earlier and better support from local services through a new fund to improve how data is...
NLC x PSE Ep 2. Barriers and Challenges As ethnic minority leaders, there have been many barriers and challenges to overcome to reach the career heights that our guests from the NLC...
NLC x PSE Ep 1. The Journey to Now “It is fundamentally important to work with people, understand what motivates them and what their lived experience has been.” Those were the words of...
£50m funding to deliver ‘world-class’ facilities for T Lev... £50m will be invested in colleges, schools and sixth forms delivering T Levels across England from 2022 to improve and expand teaching spaces and...
£25m government funding for carbon dioxide monitors in all... CO2 monitors will be provided to all state-funded education settings from September thanks to £25m worth of government funding. It is so that staff...
LGA: Extend incentives for new apprenticeships beyond furl... Financial incentives in place to help employers create apprenticeship programmes should be extended to continue beyond the end of the furlough scheme...
£20m investment to create more Family Hubs Thousands of vulnerable or low-income families in England will benefit from a multimillion-pound investment to improve access to early education...
£4m government boost towards opportunities for young peopl... Minister for Civil Society and Youth, Baroness Barran, has announced that the government will invest an additional £2m into the #iwill Fund to create...
£50m Scottish Government funding to recruit 1,000 new teac... An additional £50m of targeted funding to recruit 1,000 new teachers and 500 pupil support assistants in the next academic year has been announced by...
New campaign throws spotlight on Tees Valley career opport... Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, has launched a new campaign to encourage young people to consider future careers in the Tees Valley, as students...
Ensuring safer, healthier streets with School Streets in E... School Street trials carried out by Enfield Council began in September 2020, to support the return to in-school education after the first national...
£1m education programme for Gypsy, Roma, Traveller childre... Education programmes to help support Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils have been launched by Communities Minister, Lord Greenhalgh. The new programmes...
Staffordshire County Council to spend millions on improvin... Lighter, brighter classrooms, with more fuel-efficient heating and lighting systems are part of a £12 million investment to maintain and improve...
Isle of Wight Council plans to expand specialist SEND supp... The Isle of Wight Council has underlined its commitment to driving up improvements in SEND specialist support on the island, by announcing expansion...
Liverpool City Council calls for more catch-up funding for... Liverpool City Council has written to Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, calling for more funding to help pupils catch-up as a result of the Covid-19...
£483m government investment to boost and improve school bu... Pupils across England are set to benefit from improved school facilities due to almost half a billion pounds being invested in school buildings this...
PSE365: Understanding the shift of public sector skills When considering public sector skills and what is needed to develop the workforce, there are a number of key considerations to make; none more...
James Lane: Building digital skills for the future Employees across the country are eager to employ people with digital skills and James Lane, Digital Sector Manager at NCFE is ready for the challenge...
James Biddlestone: Learning and development in local gover... Councils across the country have been praised for their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to their efforts and responses, with the public...
Gwynedd Council announces £1.1m Welsh language pupil suppo... Plans are being developed by Gwynedd Council to extend specialist support that will be available to immerse children in the Welsh language in the...
Debbie Crawford: Shaping the workforce of the future “How we shape the workforce now will shape the workforce of the future.” That was the view of Debbie Crawford, Head of Learning, Resources Directorate...
Government announces £1.4bn funding to boost education rec... As part of the next step in the government’s plans to boost education recovery, a total of £1.4bn is being invested, including £1bn to support up to...
£118m for disadvantaged pupils could be lost from school b... A total of £118m for disadvantaged pupils could be lost from school budgets in England this year due to a government change in how pupil premium...
Local authority children’s services recruitment programme ... A new programme, backed by the Department for Education (DfE), is aiming to improve the recruitment of and training of Directors of Children’s...
UK Prosperity Index: 17 top local authorities in South Eas... A new index launched tracking the prosperity levels of local authorities around the UK has revealed the huge imbalance between regions, with 17 of the...
Queen’s Speech: PM to revolutionise skills and training op... The UK Government’s new legislative programme will be unveiled in the Queen’s Speech today. The government said that landmark reforms will support the...
£1.8bn government funding to keep schools in ‘top’ conditi... Every school in England will be able to access a share of almost £1.8bn in government funding this year to help keep their buildings in the best...
Councils encouraged to sign up to DfE’s free Teaching Vaca... All local authorities across England are being encouraged to take advantage of Teaching Vacancies, the free national job listing service from the...
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Youth Support Service rec... Carmarthenshire County Council’s Youth Support Service has been awarded the National Participation Charter for Children and Young People. The service...
COSLA: ‘A Safer Return’ as Scottish pupils return to schoo... The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) has issued ‘a safer return’ message as pupils in Scotland return to full-time schooling when the...
£280m council funding boost for children and young people ... The government has announced that children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or requiring alternative provision in England will...
£36.5m council funding to support Hong Kong arrivals Councils across the UK will receive £36.5m worth of government funding to help Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) families settle in the UK...
Changes to support high streets and delivery of schools an... New rules allowing commercial premises to be converted into homes have come into force as part of a package of government measures to revitalise...
Bristol City Council’s £1.8m school holiday activities and... A new £1.8m programme to ensure Bristol’s children have access to activities and free school meals during the school holidays have been approved by...
West Lothian Council’s £29m ASN schools investment Over £29m is being spent by West Lothian Council on schools supporting pupils with additional support needs (ASN). The funding, the council’s biggest...
BCP Council named as top undergraduate scheme provider An undergraduate scheme provided by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has been recognised as one of the best in the country. The...
WMCA funds new digital innovation hub West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) funding has allowed Walsall College to open a new technology centre, which is set to show local school...
Edinburgh Council intergenerational facility plans submitt... An intergenerational facility which combines an early learning and childcare centre for 128 children and 27 older person’s independent-living homes...
Cambridgeshire’s £24m education boost may not be enough fo... Cambridgeshire County Council has announced that £24m will be added onto schooling budgets in the upcoming year, owing to extra demand placed on...
Government announce huge reforms to post-16 education The Government has announced huge reforms to post-16 education with the release of the Skills for Jobs white paper that aims to provide people with...
Civil servants to benefit from training overhaul An overhaul of Civil Service training is being launched as part of the Government’s modernisation programme, aimed at equipping civil servants with...
Dorset Council buy former private school for £10m Dorset Council have spent £10m buying the former private girls’ school St Mary’s School. The school, which shut in July, sits on 55 acres of land...
£135m funding for T Levels The Government have announced £135m worth of funding for T Level providers across the country. The funding, which takes the total investment in the T...
IFS: Covid has exacerbated inequalities The Institute for Fiscal Studies has released its first report of the year, titled Deaton Review of Inequalities: a New Year’s message. The report...
Leader of England’s largest council calls for Government t... The leader of Birmingham City Council has urged the Government to “act now” in order to avoid the catastrophic case numbers that are currently being...
Culture Recovery Fund marks £1 billion milestone The Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund has passed their £1 billion milestone, supported more than 75,000 jobs, with a remaining £400...
400 free courses to adults across the country The Government has today (Dec 09) announced that 400 free courses will be made available to tens of thousands of adults across the country. The...
Islington Council launch youth safety strategy Islington Council has announced their new 5-year plan for improving Youth Safety across the borough. The Council will focus on early intervention and...
GMB: School workers scared for their lives GMB, one of the UK’s largest trade unions, has released the results of a survey that asked school workers about their experiences in work relating to...
CCN: 600 young people per day referred to family services The County Councils Network has announced a report which shows that up to 600 young people per day are being referred to councils’ children’s services...
Public Services Committee: Vulnerable children are falling... The House of Lords Public Services Committee says “fundamental weaknesses” must be addressed to make services resilient enough to cope with any future...
Students will be able to return home for Christmas The Department for Education has today (Nov 11) unveiled plans that would allow students to return home over the Christmas period in order to be able...
Ofsted: Lockdown has regressed education The Government’s education inspectors, Ofsted, have revealed in a new report that children’s development has regressed due to lockdown caused by the...
£170m 'Covid Winter Grant Scheme' to support families and ... A new £170 million package titled Covid Winter Grant Scheme was announced yesterday (8 Nov) by Government, building on the vital support given to the...
Welsh education spending report shows disparity between au... An independent report, commissioned by the Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, in October 2019, has shown that there are large differences between...
Green social prescribing schemes open for applications A ground-breaking scheme of £4.27m has launched to help the mental wellbeing of communities hardest hit by Covid-19. The project will look at how to...
Plans to make the UK world leader in green energy announce... The Prime Minister has today announced that £160m will be made available as part of the new Build Back Greener plans for the UK. The plans include...
Islington Council analyse link between school exclusions o... Islington Council has today (Oct 05) announced that it will be analysing the link between school exclusions of black and minority ethnic children and...
£1.5bn boost for adult further education The Prime Minister will today (Sept 29) announce plans to transform how adults access further education. Adults without an A-Level or equivalent...
NCSC warns of academia becoming victims of cyber attacks The National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, has today (Sept 17) issued a warning to academic institutions about the threat of cyber-attacks...
£8m mental health funding for pupils and staff The Government has announced today (Aug 26) that it will be investing £8m into mental health services for pupils and staff across all schools and...
Department for Education announces £9m Early Years languag... Children’s Minister Vicky Ford has today (Aug 24) announced a multi-million pound package to support Early Years’ language skills. Reception-aged...
Colleges set to receive £200m in Funding Over 180 colleges are set to share £200m between them in order to repair and refurbish buildings and campuses. The funding makes up part of a larger...
Education Secretary gives green light for £560m in school ... Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has given the green light to £560m in school improvement investments today (Aug 5) with allocation to 580...
Mayor Ben Houchen invites businesses to tender for £120m p... Mayor of Tees Valley Ben Houchen is calling on local businesses to tender for a £120m project as part of the 12-month jobs plan. Firms in Teesside...
Ep. 23 Sir David Bell - Is Higher Education the key to eco... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by Sir David Bell, whose career in local government spans almost four decades. Sir...
Ep. 19 Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees - BLM education and local... Marvin Rees joined host Emily Rodgers on the Public Sector Voices podcast this week to discuss the events of the last few weeks and the wider problems...
Sir David Bell: Is Higher Education the key to economic re... On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by Sir David Bell, whose career in local government spans almost four decades. Sir...
Share of £5.4m awarded to upskill 20 UK colleges The Department for Education has awarded £5.4m today (July 23) to 20 colleges to help level up skills across the country. Apprenticeships and Skills...
Tees Valley Mayor agrees £5.8m deal that could bring 3,000... Friday (July 24) saw the Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and the Combined Authority Cabinet sign off a £5.8m grant award to fund an inward investment...
Government announces rise in school funding for every pupi... The Government has published funding figures today (July 20) that show how every pupil in England will benefit from a rise in funding in 2021. It...
Choose your winner for Council of the Month Over the past few weeks, we have received over 140 nominations for Council of the Month, each with inspiring and heart-warming detail of Councils and...
Council proposes £8.1m scheme for hundreds more SEND schoo... Leicester City Council has proposed an £8.1m programme (July 9) to create new school places and provisions for children with additional education...
GMCA begins procurement process for £7m Skills for Growth ... Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has begun the procurement process for a £7m contract to support its Skills for Growth programme. The...
New report offers solution for 1.2 million people at risk ... A report published by the Centre for Progressive Policy today (July 7) is calling on the Government to protect the Further Education skills system in...
Rescue package of £1.57bn announced for the arts, culture ... The Government announced a £1.57bn rescue package yesterday (July 5) for Britain’s cultural, arts and heritage institutions. The emergency grants and...
Boris Johnson announces £1bn school rebuilding programme Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled a £1bn rebuilding programme for schools in England today (June 29). The transformative ten-year scheme...
LGA responds to PM's £1bn education 'catch-up' package Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a £1bn plan to help children ‘catch up’ on their education following the lockdown, including one-to-one or...
Tees Valley Mayor to fund £1m of apprenticeship wages Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has committed to funding the wages of over 100 apprentices to encourage businesses to take on more 16-20-year olds. The...
2,500 applications open for world's first AI and data scie... The Government has opened applications for the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) and data science conversion courses. The Digital Secretary...
Taxpayer paying 'over the odds' for UTCs according to new ... A report, published today (June 10) by the Public Accounts Committee, is calling on the Department for Education to rethink their approach to...
CASE STUDY: Being a primary school in the Covid-19 era CASE STUDY: A primary schools perspective of going into coronavirus lockdown Our Lady Of Walsingham R C Primary School Clare Johanson As the parent...
Learning During Lockdown Tania Mackie, Head Teacher at Ben Wyvis Primary and currently in the role of Digital Improvement & Strategy in Highland. How Highland Council’s...
Kirklees Council agrees £3.4m investment into schools Schools in Kirklees are set to benefit from a £3.4m investment, agreed by the cabinet members yesterday (May 28). The funding will replace and upgrade...
Schools in Scotland to reopen with new measures in August The Scottish Government has announced that pupils will return to schools on August 11, providing scientific advice says it is safe to do so. The...
£37m to support children with complex needs and their fami... A £37m settlement has been announced today (May 19) by the Department of Education to support children with complex needs in 2020-21. Children with...
Lack of leadership in schools leading to disruptive behavi... Bad behaviour at schools with poor leadership is losing pupils an hour of learning a day, according to a new Ofsted report. The report, ‘Below the...
Hydrogen and sustainable energy in defence The government has confirmed that a significant step forward has been made in its use of sustainable energy sources within Defence. This step comes as...
UK funds record clean energy projects for 11m homes The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that it has allocated funding for a record number of clean energy projects, which will...
Economy driven by collaboration between governments The government’s plans to make the UK a clean energy superpower are to be given a major boost today, with collaboration between the Prime Minister and...
Community electric vehicle trial launched Suffolk County Council has announced that it is launching a trial that will see residents able to access electric vehicles on a short-term basis...
Is Manchester living up to its potential? Manchester City Council has today published its State of the City Report for the last year. This report comes as the council works on its ‘Our...
Carbon reduction research in Devon Funding from the government has been allocated to Devon County Council, to support research into how carbon emissions can be reduced. Investment comes...
Mayor investing in public spaces Public spaces across London are being improved thanks to millions of pounds worth of Mayoral funding. With £12.4 million of investment from the Mayor...
Six Month ULEZ report shows drastic emissions cuts City Hall has published a Six Month report on the expanded London-wide Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) scheme. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced...
Great British Energy launches £60bn partnership with Crown... Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and energy secretary Ed Miliband have today announced the launch of a landmark partnership between Great British...
Transport decarbonisation investment The Scottish Government has announced that investment is being committed to the delivery of new net-zero transport measures. Thanks to a new...
King’s Speech confirms government direction This morning saw the King delivering his speech at the State Opening of Parliament, during which he confirmed the new government’s direction. As...
National Wealth Fund created The government has announced that it is bringing financial institutions together under the new National Wealth Fund. At the request of the Chancellor...
Priorities set out for energy security Following his return to the Cabinet, former Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband has set out his priorities for the Department for Energy Security and Net...
Collaborating for economic growth Welsh Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has called for increased collaboration between the private and...
The award-wining low carbon toolkit London Councils has announced that its Low Carbon Development Toolkit was recognised at the 2024 Planning Awards, as it supports work to address...
Breaking down government clean power barriers Institute for Government has published a report exploring how a potential Labour government can work to overcome the barriers that will hinder...
Climate resilience in the capital Agencies across London came together yesterday to establish how they will respond to extreme heat across the capital. Coming in a week when the UK...
Net zero, economy and jobs at risk A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research has found that the UK is missing out on major opportunities across employment and the...
New government to be supported by new council A new Council for Net Zero Transport has been established to support the next government to achieve further decarbonisation of transport. The council...
Supporting environmental projects West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that it is allocating further funding for projects to support environmental goals. As part of the...
Committee report finds government progress ‘unconvincing’ The Public Accounts Committee has published a report into the government’s progress on decarbonising home heating methods. As one of the biggest...
EV Charging Funding and Procurement: Explore what’s availa... One of the most important parts of securing the future of a region’s electric vehicle infrastructure is making sure that there correct funding and...
Major investment opportunities The Mayor of West Yorkshire has been outlining the opportunities on offer for the region, as the second day of the UKREiiF conference begins. Offering...
Millions for cleaner public buildings More public buildings and businesses will benefit from over half a billion pounds in funding to help reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions...
Mayor of London to discuss climate emergency in Vatican It has been announced that Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will travel to the Vatican City as part of a delegation of global city leaders, who will discuss...
Enhancing space observation The UK Space Agency has announced that millions of pounds are being committed to projects that will improve the UK’s ability to monitor crucial...
A year of net zero success The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Net Zero Council, which aims to use more...
New policies to support net zero The Scottish Government has announced that it is introducing a host of new policies that will step up its action on climate change. Focusing mainly on...
Sadiq Khan launches Mayoral manifesto Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has launched the manifesto that will underpin his bid for another term in office. A number of pledges come as part of the...
Party politics put aside for climate action With local elections looming around the country, council leaders from England’s four major political parties have come together to show unity over...
Cutting edge transport projects backed by government The Department for Transport has announced a new competition that is aiming to inspire innovation and economic growth across transport. Through the...
Net zero prison to boost jobs and investment Final confirmation has been given so that a new net zero prison can be constructed in Scotland. HMP Highland, based in Inverness, will cost £209...
Scotland reopens climate fund The Scottish Government has announced that it is continuing to support communities as they work to tackle the climate emergency. By reopening the...
Backing for Edinburgh’s growth plans The City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that the Scottish Government has supported its plans for the development of the city. Following a 15-month...
Milestone for green freeport The UK Government is celebrating the opening of the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport, stating that this is a ‘significant milestone for...
European funding for Liverpool green projects Liverpool City Council has announced that a number of projects within the city have been awarded funding from a European climate grant. From an...
EV charging for your local authority: The start of your EV... Electric vehicles are the future. Despite the government making the decision to push back the deadline for the sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles...
Glasgow unlocking net zero through new investment team Glasgow City Council has announced that it has agreed on plans to create a specialist team that will help to unlock investment to support net zero...
LGA calls on gov to help with local climate projects A survey from the Local Government Association has found that local efforts to reach net zero targets are being made harder by the current funding...
Sustainability and Net Zero: Good for the economy as well ... Net Zero is one of the most discussed topics around the public sector at the moment, with a deadline set by government and a drive to tackle the...
Further public transport decarbonisation funding The Department for Transport has announced funding to support cleaner and more reliable public transport across 25 local authorities. Investment worth...
Lords warns government of energy risks The government has been warned by the House of Lords that it needs to act quickly to ensure that long-duration energy storage technologies are able to...
Welsh nature investment boost The Welsh Government has announced that it is allocating additional funding for projects supporting nature and the environment. Coming from the latest...
Water quality issues impacting coastal communities A new survey from the Local Government Association Coastal Special Interest Group has outlined how councils on the coast are feeling the impact of the...
Council starts planning for renewable energy from 2026 Liverpool City Council has announced that it is to begin planning for its energy procurement for 2026 now, following a report to the cabinet. The...
Combined authority leads port decarbonisation consortium West of England Combined Authority has announced that it is leading a consortium trying to decarbonise industries around Bristol’s port. The...
Driving net zero Marking a new year full of Online Conferences, Public Sector Executive brought key insight into the world of decarbonisation and transport yesterday...
Jobs and decarbonised transport for the North East Government funding is being allocated to new projects that will support decarbonised transport projects in the North East. Through the Department for...
Sellafield Ltd's SiX Programme Grows Community and environmental projects in West Cumbria will receive more than £460,000 in additional funding through Sellafield Ltd’s Social Impact...
UK’s Nuclear Launch: Government Unveils Ambitious Roadmap ... The government has today announced plans for the biggest expansion of nuclear power in 70 years to bolster the United Kingdom’s energy independence...
No More Road Casualties: Birmingham Unveils Vision Zero Bl... Birmingham City Council has begun consultation on a new Road Harm Reduction Strategy, designed to reduce the number of road accidents resulting in...
West Midlands project for waste heat West Midlands Combined Authority offered support for a new programme that is seeking to heat homes in the local area with waste, whilst also...
Modelling supports clean air plan Greater Manchester Combined Authority has stated that new modelling shows how air quality improvements can be achieved without the need for a charging...
Skills shortages holding back green ambitions A new report from London Councils has outlined how climate progress is being slowed by a lack of green skills. Activity being undertaken by London...
Low carbon heat network for Leeds Leeds City Council has announced that a new low-carbon heat network will benefit hundreds more households across the city. As part of the Leeds PIPES...
Electric transport plans accelerating Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has announced that expansion plans for the region’s electric bus fleet are to speed up. As Mayor Steve...
Tackling climate change health impacts Public Health Wales has said that it welcomes the UN climate summit’s decision to put a focus on health, with work inside and outside the organisation...
Geospatial tech helping emergency preparations New geospatial technology is being utilised in Lincolnshire to help with emergency preparedness across the county. Introduced by the Lincolnshire...
Government backing council net zero projects Certain combined authorities have been selected to take part in a pilot programme to accelerate climate change action, whilst also unlocking private...
‘Huge’ green investment for future Glasgow City Council has announced that it is bringing forward plans for its own green funding model, with the aim of injecting massive investment...
Herefordshire on top of sustainability Herefordshire Council has been announced as the top-performing local authority in the West Midlands when it comes to sustainability action. Following...
Liverpool forging closer foreign ties Liverpool City Region is to collaborate with the German city of Hamburg on measures such as trade, culture, transport, skills, urban regeneration, and...
Call for government support to prepare for climate change A new poll from the Local Government Association, and YouGov, has outlined that the majority of the public does not feel ready for the impacts of...
Economy to be boosted by new oil and gas licences The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that a new bill has been introduced to parliament, that will support economy, energy and...
Local partnerships backed to tackle climate crisis Westmorland and Furness Council has announced that it is allocating just short of one million pounds to a new fund that will support local...
Welsh Government bans single use plastics The Welsh Government has announced that a number of single-use plastics have been banned, following a commitment to climate and nature emergency...
Energy Act 2023 comes into law The Energy Act 2023 has received its royal assent making the largest piece of energy legislation in UK history enshrined into law. The act includes a...
Leading the charge: How local authorities can spearhead th... From energy efficiency initiatives to sustainable transportation, local authorities hold a unique position to influence the net zero transition. The...
Is net zero at risk of failure already? The United Kingdom’s mission to achieve net zero carbon emissions is one of the biggest challenges facing local authorities. Whether it means...
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough EV plans accelerating Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has announced that its sustainable transport programme is picking up pace, with additional electric...
West Midlands at the top for climate efforts West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that it has once again been confirmed as one of the leading regions when it comes to tackling climate...
Government funding for innovation in transport The Department for Transport is boosting the provision of zero emission trucks and helping to drive employment and innovation through new funding. In...
Scottish funding for renewables and green economy The Scottish Government has announced that it will be using strategic investment to deliver the economic potential of renewables, and the creation of...
Funding secured for active and public transport in Leeds Leeds City Council has announced that five schemes in the city have been successful in securing government funding to help boost active and...
Greener and cleaner council vehicles in Cumberland Cumberland Council is taking further measures to ensure that more of its vehicles are more environmentally friendly, thanks to a new trial. In order...
Public sector to bid for low-carbon upgrades Organisations across the public sector can bid for a share of new government funding to help upgrade their buildings and make them more energy...
Leeds announces new Children’s Mayor Leeds City Council has announced that a new Children’s Mayor of Leeds has been appointed, following a record turnout. 10-year-old Mohammed Hussein was...
Air quality improvement work in Newcastle The entire city of Newcastle is to become a Smoke Control Area, as the council plans to improve air quality and health outcomes. Smoke Control Areas...
Andy Burnham advocating for place-based net zero approach Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is advocating for net zero funding to be based on local flexibility, as well as being supported by a stable and...
Liverpool exploring proposals over street scene and waste ... Liverpool City Council has announced that it is considering retaking full control of the city’s street scene and waste collection services, after...
LGA issues response to single-use plastic ban On Sunday (1st October) government intervention came into effect that saw the banning of a range of single-use plastic items, as well as imposing...
Government investment in school run transformation for mil... Thanks to a newly announced package of funding from the government, up to two million more children will be able to access walk to school and cycle...
Hounslow working to improve air quality Hounslow Council is continuing work to improve air quality in the area, thanks to a partnership with a community support group. With Hounslow Borough...
Scotland benefitting communities through onshore wind The Scottish Government has announced that it has agreed a deal with the onshore wind industry, that will see the nation become a European hub for...
London boroughs investing in climate measures London Councils has announced that boroughs across the capital are investing in the next phase of measures to tackle the climate emergency. Through...
Government funding skills training with wider benefits The government has announced that new funding is being set aside to help increase skills and training in the forestry industry, with wider benefits to...
Rishi Sunak Announces Changes to Green Commitments: What P... In a speech on Wednesday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a number of changes to the government's green commitments. These changes are likely...
How the UK is Approaching Net Zero Emissions The UK has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This ambitious goal will require a coordinated effort from all levels of...
UK Government Invests in Nuclear Decommissioning The UK government is investing £100 million each year in research and development to develop new technologies that can help decommission nuclear sites...
Northumberland Schools Launch New Climate Change Resource ... Northumberland schools have launched a new resource pack to help teach students about climate change and sustainability. The pack, called "Climate...
UK government awards record number of renewable energy pro... The UK government has awarded a record number of renewable energy projects, with funding of £227 million. The projects, which include solar, onshore...
DCN responds to government housebuilding announcement The District Councils’ Network (DCN) has stated that it ‘strongly welcomes’ the announcement from government that it will alter legislation around...
EV infrastructure supported by location data Today, the Geospatial Commission has published a new report that aims to support local authorities as they make decisions on where EV infrastructure...
Energy growth is driven through agreement progress The Scottish Government has announced that an agreement to help with the delivery of the nation’s transition to a greener, fairer, net zero economy...
Think tank proposes new public body to promote investment ... The government must introduce a new public fund to encourage investment in green technologies and catch up in the race to secure a net zero economy...
£29m flood defence project launches in Stallingborough The next phase of the Stallingborough Sea Defence Improvement Scheme is set to launch as the Environment Agency gears up to begin upgrades that will...
Levelling Up project taking big step forward Canterbury City Council has announced that it is taking a big step forward in its plans for levelling up, by selecting the lead consultant for the...
Ministry of Defence supporting EV transition The Ministry of Defence has announced that the first of three hydrogen-fuelled charging facilities have been launched by the Defence Support...
Funding approved for transport developments in Hull Hull City Council has announced that it is approved funding to deliver on a number of transport investments, with active travel and safety being...
Solar parking and EV infrastructure in Portsmouth Portsmouth City Council has announced that a new project has begun, to improve solar panel provision and EV infrastructure for the community. Situated...
Sustainable energy initiatives pioneered by community ener... The local energy landscape in Central Bedfordshire is set to be transformed through the formation of two new community energy groups. Thanks to...
‘Pioneering’ new road scheme to improve safety of pedestri... St Helens Borough Council has confirmed that completion is nearing on a pioneering new scheme that will help provide further safety for pedestrians...
Net zero being supported through AI New funding has been announced by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, with the aim of using artificial intelligence to transform the way...
Funding scheme making homes more efficient North Yorkshire Council has announced that energy efficiency measures are to become a focus, thanks to new government funding. Through the awarding of...
Council changing fleet operations through new solar car p... Northumberland County Council has launched a new ‘state-of-the-art’ solar car port array, which will be used change the way that the council’s fleet...
Local growth and energy security boosted by new fund The government has announced that a new fund has been established to allow rural and local communities to be supported as they look to set up energy...
Council improving homes through energy efficiency Crawley Borough Council has announced that its housing stock will be improved through energy efficiency measures. Through the Towns Fund, delivered by...
Local community air quality improvements The government has announced that a share of funding will be available for local authorities, as they look to improve local air quality. A share of £6...
Scottish government signs green energy agreement with Fren... The Scottish Government has announced that it has reached a cooperation agreement with a region of France, with the aim of strengthening its position...
Government financial backing for renewable energy The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced a multi-million pound boost for renewable energy, with the aim of making Britain the...
Community group funding for climate crisis projects Wakefield Council is offering grant funding to community groups, as they look to tackle the climate crisis. As part of plans to make the district’s...
Shapps discusses plans to invest in energy security Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Energy Security, is meeting with energy industry leaders to establish plans to invest in energy security and...
How can educational organisations overcome the barriers un... The Energy Consortium (TEC) supported the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) in tackling that question – and came up with an answer that...
EV uptake could lead to huge economic benefits in Midlands According to research published by Midlands Connect, an acceleration in the uptake of electric vehicles could deliver huge economic benefits for the...
LGA responds to PM call for low traffic neighbourhood revi... Amid reports that the Prime Minister has ordered a review of low traffic neighbourhoods, the Local Government Association has stated that it would not...
New oil and gas licences to grow the economy and boost ene... The Prime Minister has announced that the government is to grant hundreds of new oil and gas licences, as part of a push to increase the energy...
Changes to accelerate vital infrastructure delivery The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that it is planning to accelerate the speed of the planning process for major...
Creative Enterprise Zones expanded by London Mayor The Mayor of London has announced the expansion has announced the expansion of the Creative Enterprise Zones scheme in order to continue the good work...
Call for ban on disposable vapes The Local Government Association has released plans from councils to urge the government to ban single use vapes, with environmental and health...
Next phase of Decarbonisation Scheme announced at Public S... Phase 3c of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) has been announced by Salix Finance, with attendees of a Public Sector Executive event...
Concerning number of clean energy projects awaiting constr... The Local Government Association has revealed that there are concerns around the number of clean energy projects that are awaiting construction...
Paper released outlining significant council carbon reduct... Norwich City Council has released a paper that outlines how the council has significantly reduced its carbon emissions over the course of the last...
Final funding to be approved for landmark housing efficien... Manchester City Council has announced that it is set to approve the final funding for a landmark £60m energy efficiency and decent homes programme...
Pollution clean-up in Northumberland After years of planning and preparation, the final go-ahead has been given for major works to tackle historic pollution on the coast at Lynemouth. The...
Public sector building decarbonisation funds The Scottish Government has launched a new £20 million grant fund to help public sector organisations decarbonise their buildings. The fund, called...
Town and community councils benefitting from funding Bridgend County Borough Council has announced that funding is to be allocated to communities across the area, for the benefit of community projects...
Sadiq Khan launches net zero fund The Mayor of London has announced a new fund that is aiming to help organisations in the capital achieve net zero by the target date. Worth £500...
Report says progress is being made, but more needs to be d... A new report has outlined how the impact of London residents’ lifestyles on carbon emissions is reducing every year, however it has warned that more...
A commitment to sustainable education The Scottish Government has announced that it has launched a new action plan that will ensure sustainability is a focus of the education system...
Grant funding for social home improvements Nottingham City Council has announced that grant funding is being committed to the improvement of social homes around the area, with a focus on...
Norfolk Local Plan submitted for examination North Norfolk District Council has announced that it has formally submitted its Local Plan to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and...
West Yorkshire’s five-mission plan West Yorkshire Combined Authority has announced that its council leaders, along with Mayor Tracy Brabin, have launched new regional missions, that...
Significant funding for active travel The Welsh Government has announced that it is investing significant funding into improving active travel journeys around the country. Walking and...
Geospatial Strategy can improve public services The Geospatial Commission has unveiled the new strategy to unlock the economy and public service benefits through the harnessing of new technologies...
Air quality strategy unveiled in Oxfordshire Marking Clean Air Day, a strategy to tackle poor air quality has been launched by Oxfordshire County Council. Currently the largest environmental risk...
Boost for Welsh EV charging infrastructure The Welsh Government has announced increased funding to increase electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country. With petrol and diesel...
Survey shows heatwaves are top priority for councils A survey from the Local Government Association has shown that local councils are increasingly concerned about the risks to people’s health from...
Major flood protection project in Birmingham completed The Environment Agency has announced the completion of a new flood risk mitigation scheme that will contribute to improved protection of over a...
Birmingham launches air quality fund Birmingham City Council has announced the establishment of a new fund that will help to improve the air quality of the area by funding support schemes...
Active Travel England assisting on all large planning appl... Active Travel England has announced that it will be consulted on all large planning applications as a statutory consultee. This will see them helping...
Defra funding for biodiversity projects The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced funding for a grant programme that will see projects around the world seeking to...
Solar Taskforce to explore increase in solar installations The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that a new Solar Taskforce has met to explore how more solar installations can be...
Climate Change Committee briefing shows net zero can deliv... The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released a new briefing that outlines how achieving net zero can offer ‘real levelling up,’ as long as the...
West Midlands piloting scheme to support nature projects w... The West Midlands Combined Authority has announced that is has been chosen, along with three other areas, to contribute new ways of bringing private...
Infrastructure for a ‘more prosperous, inclusive, and sust... In order to deliver a future of growth for the nation’s capital, London Councils has announced the unveiling of key infrastructure projects, with all...
Geospatial Commission publishes new report on land use According to a new report from the Geospatial Commission, a new Land Use Analysis Taskforce should be set up, in order to support decision making...
Improved cycling and walking route funding to benefit mill... The Department for Transport has announced that it is committing significant funding to the development of cycling and walking schemes that will...
LGA research leads call for targeted fuel poverty action A new approach is being called for by local authorities, as the government’s flagship scheme to improve energy efficiency is making progress slow and...
CCS announces next iteration of HPE Memorandum of Understa... Crown Commercial Service has announced that has signed a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, that enables...
Scotland investing in green hydrogen The Scottish Government has announced that it is committing funding to projects that look to drive innovation in renewable hydrogen. With this...
Net Zero Council meets for first time The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed that yesterday saw the first meeting of the Net Zero Council, as the government looks to...
Emissions being cut and jobs being created in Scotland The Scottish Government has announced that a new evaluation has come to the conclusion that a research programme has contributed almost £700 million...
Factories being supported to become energy efficient The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that the government is supporting energy intensive businesses around the country...
Council challenging solar farm decision in High Court Telford and Wrekin Council has confirmed that it has decided to go to the High Court to challenge a decision from the government to allow a new solar...
Tackling climate change in North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Council has announced that community organisations across the county have taken part in a scheme that offers advice on how carbon...
Conservation funding for Wales The Welsh Government has announced that significant funding is being committed to help stop the decline of Wales’ wildlife. Funding of almost £11...
Redbridge children helping to create greener community Redbridge Council is bringing the next generation on board, as they continue with plans to make the borough greener. More than 1300 school children...
North Yorkshire communities protected by flood defences North Yorkshire Council has announced that its successful scheme aiming to protect homes in a flooding blackspot is to be rolled out to further...
Mayor of London awards green space funding The Mayor of London has announced that funding has been awarded to projects supporting green and resilient spaces, as part of a drive tackle the...
World's largest multi-use power line to boost energy secur... The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced plans to build the world's largest multi-use power line, which will connect two...
Liberty Charge rebrands to promote ‘cleaner air for all’ Electric Vehicle Charge Point Operator Liberty Charge has rebranded so that the brand better reflects the idea of supporting ‘cleaner air for all’...
Wakefield roads to receive further investment if approved ... An investment of £13m will be provided by Wakefield Council to be put towards the improvement and maintenance of the district’s roads and footpaths...
Government boosting renewable energy capture The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that the government is backing projects to capture and store renewable energy through...
Decarbonisation and innovation boosted through new governm... The UK Government has announced that it is launching a new forum to help drive forward the freight sector, through sustainability and decarbonisation...
Water infrastructure projects to benefit from £1.6bn inves... The Government and Ofwat have announced today that over £1.6bn will be invested into vital infrastructure that will improve the quality of rivers...
Government launches £400m investment package to boost sust... The UK’s journey to net zero is set for a boost after the Government detailed a range of measures to turbocharge the country’s transition to electric...
London borough partners with char.gy to deliver on-street ... One of the UK’s fastest growing EV charging networks has agreed a milestone agreement with the London Borough of Merton to drastically improve the...
London communities connected through new Cycleways Transport for London has announced that increased Cycleways are being implemented in five boroughs of the capital, with benefits for reduced traffic...
Funding secured for home improvements in Hertfordshire Three Rivers District Council has announced that it has secured government funding to support the improvement of homes in the area. The Department of...
Wales building new net zero schools with pupils’ design he... The Welsh Government has announced that three new net zero schools are to be built in the North, South-West and South-East of the country, with school...
Richmond using local input to inform flood management work In order to ensure that flood risk meets local priorities, Richmond Council has announced that it is taking on board input from the community...
Manchester’s devolution deal marks ‘seismic shift’ in powe... The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that a new devolution deal for Manchester, has been signed between the...
Government funding energy efficiency in buildings around t... The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that it has awarded significant funding to support the upgrading of social homes and...
Government funding for further public transport developmen... The government has unveiled a new project aiming to further develop and support the bus sector, with the Roads Minister announcing government funding...
Welsh government committing to reducing river pollution The Welsh Government has announced that a new action plan has been agreed, as they look to tackle river pollution. This news follows the holding of a...
Kirklees Council supporting schools through investment Kirklees Council has announced that it investing in the improvement of school buildings, following Cabinet agreement. The projects will be supported...
Scottish Government supporting local climate action The Scottish Government has announced that it is rolling out Climate Action Hubs across the country to help local communities take action to protect...
LGA issues warning on new homes being “left in limbo” The Local Government Association has warned that action is needed to address pollution concerns, with thousands of new homes waiting to be built and...
First floating windfarm for Wales gets go-ahead The Welsh Government has announced that consent has been granted for Wales’ first floating windfarm. Sitting 40 kilometres off the Pembrokeshire coast...
Welsh government funding sustainability in schools and col... The Welsh Government has announced funding to help schools and colleges across the country become more energy efficient. Funding amounting to £60...
Char.gy hit installation milestone of 2000 public EV charg... Electric vehicle charging provider Char.gy has announced that it has, today, installed its 2000th lamppost charger, with an upturn in the number of...
Hull to use levelling up funding for biodiversity Hull City Council has announced that it has allocated levelling up funding to help increase biodiversity in one of the city’s local parks. The funding...
Wales planning to give children and workers the skills to ... The Welsh Government has announced the publication of the Stronger, Fairer, Greener Wales: Net Zero Skills Plan. This will set out how the government...
Government funding for zero emission buses around England The Department for Transport has announced that it will be helping communities in four different regions of England with the decarbonisation of public...
Scottish Emergency Services save carbon As society works its way towards Net Zero, it’s not just governments, businesses and consumers that need to do their part. For the Emergency Services...
Council using recycled ocean plastic and face masks for li... Forest of Dean District Council has announced that it is looking to utilise recycled NHS face masks and ocean plastic to make kit that can be used to...
Welsh Government innovating to make country stronger, fair... The Welsh Government has announced that it has launched a new innovation strategy, to support collaboration as the country looks to deliver better...
Climate Change Hub to offer climate adaptation guidance The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has officially unveiled an innovative online hub within resources, information and...
Electric vehicle infrastructure to be bolstered by £56m fu... Drivers across the UK are set to benefit from improved electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, as the Government moves to electrify everywhere...
Scotland funding growth of nature projects The Scottish Government has announced that shares of funding to help grow nature projects will be available, with the aim of increasing the scale of...
Buckinghamshire using grant funding to improve local air q... Buckinghamshire Council has announced that its Strategic Environmental Protection Team has been awarded funding to support the delivery of a travel...
Scotland making long-term plans for green communities The Scottish Government has announced that they are more likely to approve projects to return former industrial or derelict sites to community use...
Government funding to cut emissions in energy intensive in... The newly formed Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced that the UK government is to support businesses with the reduction of...
Government restructure to drive increased focus on science Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed the breakup of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, in favour of an energy department...
Government boost for upgrading heat networks and reducing ... The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced that there is to be a cash injection to help with the production of cheaper...
Scotland transforming derelict land The Scottish Government has announced that 15 transformational schemes are to benefit from significant funding as they look to develop vacant and...
Active travel boosted by significant government funding The Department for Transport has announced that there is to be a significant funding boost to support improvements to active travel, as well as local...
Council supporting planning to protect green spaces and st... Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is now set to look at its response to the consultation on the current Planning Policy Reforms and what...
Wales investing in transport innovation The Welsh Government has released an update on the progress of new transport plans across the country, with significant investment helping to deliver...
Research hub to support resilience and decarbonisation The Government has announced that it is pledging significant funding to supporting the decarbonisation of transport through innovation, as it...
Government release roadmap to greener UK The UK government has produced its five-year strategy to improve the environmental quality of air, water and land, through the publishing of the...
Wales aiming for complete renewable energy supply The Welsh Government has announced that it has published a consultation on targets for the country to get all of its electricity supply from renewable...
Resource to highlight Exeter’s net zero work Exeter City Council has announced the creation of a new resource that highlights what it is doing to tackling climate change, as well as how residents...
Scotland investing in recycling modernisation The Scottish Government has announced that it is allocating funding to support the modernisation of recycling in Glasgow, as well as reducing CO2...
Government funding highway decarbonisation through innovat... The Department for Transport has announced that government funding will be used to help develop innovative projects that allow for reduced emissions...
Liverpool to go ahead with plans to transform city mobilit... Liverpool City Council has confirmed that it has been given the go ahead to press on with plans to improve the way that people get around the city...
Yearly savings from new EV charging plan The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced that there can be big savings every year, thanks to their new plan for smart...
Liverpool’s journey to zero waste Liverpool City Council have announced a new blueprint, with the aim of dramatically reducing the amount of carbon emissions produced from waste. Led...
New EV infrastructure for Hinckley and Bosworth Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council have announced that new electric vehicle charge points have been installed in the area, with more to come as...
Scotland accelerating transition to clean energy Scotland’s First Minister. Nicola Sturgeon, has said that there is to be a clear imperative to accelerate the transition to clean energy. This comes...
Acer Focus on the Circular Economy & Social Value Research conducted by Acer has revealed that 97% of IT decision-makers believe in the importance of reducing the carbon footprint. However, factors...
Solar farm to provide energy for major London sites The City of London Corporation has announced that major sites across the capital city will be powered by a solar farm in Dorset, as public sector...
Scotland’s plan for Hydrogen The Scottish Government has announced that it has published its plan to cement the nation’s place as a world leader in hydrogen production. Setting...
Reducing air pollution: We can and should go further England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Chris Whitty has issued a damning indictment over the UK’s climate maintenance as he stated “We can...
£73m investment pledge to drive forward eco-friendly trans... It has been announced today that £73m worth of funding has been allocated for the development of clean transport technologies, including the world’s...
Major EV infrastructure investment in Ealing Ealing council have announced that there is to be a major boost to the area’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, thanks to their partnership...
Council leader responds to ULEZ expansion The leader of Havering Council has responded to the expansion of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone into the borough, with a focus on how the zone will...
Levelling Up Parks funding for Greenwich Royal Borough of Greenwich Council have announced that they are to use the Levelling Up Parks funding they have received, to improve Plumstead Gardens...
What role does IT play in driving sustainability? Can you ... Growing awareness of global climate change has become a focus and responsibility of organisations, businesses, and governments over the last decade...
Timber for carbon zero homes could come from local sources Eastbourne Borough Council has announced the awarding of a grant from the Forestry Commission, allowing them the chance to explore the use of local...
Scotland announce local authority wellbeing toolkit The Scottish Government has announced a new toolkit that will allow local authorities to tackle child poverty, improve health and achieve climate...
Milestone report published by DEFRA The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the publishing of the Greening Government ICT report, marking a milestone in the...
Scotland pushing a just transition to renewable energy at ... In a speech at COP27, Scotland’s Environment Minister has confirmed that the nation will use its experience in the energy sector to deliver a just...
Green tech agreement being led by UK During a speech at the COP27 negotiations in Egypt today, Business Secretary Grant Shapps has said that the UK is leading a global agreement to ensure...
East Havering datacentre endorsed by cabinet Havering Council’s Cabinet has taken up the opportunity to press on with the plans to bring Europe’s largest data centre to the borough. Last night...
How public sector organisations can navigate their ESG str... With a barrage of headlines detailing increasingly tight ESG regulations for private companies, you’d be forgiven for thinking that environmental...
Scotland laying out net zero plans The Scottish Government has announce that the revised draft of the National Planning Framework 4 is laying out policies that will tackle climate...
The North needs almost 500 chargers a week to support ambi... Evidence presented by Transport for the North has shown that the North of England will need up to 161,000 electric vehicle charge points across the...
Sheffield levelling up plans are open for public consultat... Thanks to funding secured in 2021, Sheffield City Council are now able to open plans to transform a key part of the city centre, for public...
The Copeland Borough Council initiative using the NDA to s... The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has announced a new initiative to stimulate the economy in Cumbria, to create diverse jobs, skills and training...
Millions saved through streetlight sustainability Suffolk County Council have announced that they are nearing completion on a project to replace streetlights with more sustainable alternatives. The...
Northern Ireland investment in zero emission buses The Northern Irish Department for Infrastructure has announced an investment of nearly £100 million to deliver zero emission buses, as well as the...
Octopus Energy Generation funding for Northern England’s E... Octopus Energy Generation has announced it’s first investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UK, with an emphasis on accelerating...
North Northamptonshire Council commits to EV charging inve... North Northamptonshire Council has announced its intention to install almost 100 new, on-street, electric vehicle charging sockets, across sites all...
Mid Devon District Council policy statement on climate eme... Planners and climate specialists at Mid Devon District Council are requesting feedback on a recently published policy statement that will help new...
Scotland speeding up process of tackling the climate crisi... The Scottish Government has announced that they are funding support for the restoration of Scotland’s rainforest, as well as the protection of...
Welsh Government to discuss cost of living crisis Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford and Simon Coveney, Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister, are to meet at the second Wales-Ireland Forum, where they...
Warrington kick-starting next phase of EV charging rollout Warrington Borough Council has partnered with electric vehicle charging provider Be.EV to support their rapid charging provision. The council has been...
Improvements for transport in South Wales The Welsh Government has announced that there is to be improvement to transport facilities in South Wales, as part of the Metro Plus Programme. The...
Liberty Charge completes Paua integration for business acc... The UK’s fastest growing Electric Vehicle charge point operator has completed integration with Paua, allowing Paua users with access to their 650...
Devon publishes plans for net zero Exeter City Council has announced that the Devon Climate Emergency Partnership has published the final version of the Devon Carbon Plan. The Plan...
Scottish government announces decarbonisation fund recipie... The Scottish government has announced that ten companies have been successful in their bids for a share of the second round of the Scottish Industrial...
Government launch net zero review The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced that a review has been launched to focus on how the UK’s net zero ambitions...
Local authorities hold the key to commercial EV take up Local authorities can encourage the uptake of electric commercial vehicles with a few simple steps and some fresh thinking, explains Giles Benbow...
Innovation Friendly Procurement to energise Net Zero Missi... New Opportunity for Climate Emergency Teams Tackling the challenge of meeting net zero goals is engaging Councils in new thinking about delivering...
Oxfordshire transport planning approach approved Oxfordshire County Council has announced that a new document has been approved that will help the council to achieve their transport and connectivity...
Greenwich looking for opinions on levelling up investment The Royal Borough of Greenwich have announced that they are to be awarded almost £100,000 of Levelling Up Funding, and are looking for residents to...
Work complete on Barnsley council homes Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council announced last week that work has been completed on seven new council bungalows to help make them more...
EV charging infrastructure planning: the art and science A roll-out in Trafford, guided by data To enable a swift and inclusive transition to electric vehicles (EV), councils are facing a dual challenge...
Climate change consultation for pension scheme launched Thursday 1st September has marked the launch of a Government consultation on the new requirements for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for...
Peterborough submit levelling up bid to improve transport Peterborough City Council have submitted a bid for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund to develop the area around Peterborough Train Station...
Report outlines Leicester’s net zero ambitions Leicester City Council have outlined what they need to do to achieve their ambitions of net zero carbon emissions by 2030, thanks an independent...
Major EV infrastructure boost through government pilot The Department for Transport has announced that there is to be a major boost to the number of electric vehicle charge points, as part of a pilot to...
New Initiatives Funding to support Oxfordshire communities... West Oxfordshire District Council has announced that it is pressing on with its plans to use the new Initiatives Fund to support the delivery of their...
Leeds ambition shown with levelling up hopes Leeds City Council is showing ambition, thanks to six separate bids to the second round of the government’s levelling up funding. Looking to deliver...
Liberty Charge report sparks call for review into EV infra... Liberty Charge is calling for a review and reallocation of the funding being given to local authorities regarding electric vehicle infrastructure...
Ground broken on Scotland’s largest net zero housing devel... City of Edinburgh Council have broken ground at the net zero housing development in Granton, getting Scotland’s largest development of the kind...
EV charging boost for the Midlands Midlands Connect has announced the launch of a new electric vehicle planning tool, with the aim of revolutionising the installation of public charging...
Southampton levelling up bids to bring 80 million investme... Southampton City Council have confirmed that they have submitted three bids for a share of the government’s Levelling Up Fund, with the aim of...
Six top tips for local authorities to navigate the rollout... As more and more local authorities address the urgent need to accelerate the EV infrastructure roll out, clarity and straightforward objective advice...
Greening neighbourhoods, twice over How public EV charging can enhance the public realm Taking petrol and diesel cars off the road is a key near-term requirement in the battle against...
Green upgrades to public buildings saving taxpayer money The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have announced that up to £635 million worth of funding is to be made available to public...
Brownfield land redevelopment and regeneration funding for... The government has announced that there is the potential for grants to help councils redevelop land and help to regenerate unused land. They have...
Changes to Net Zero Strategy to come, as High Court ruling... With the heatwave currently being experienced in the United Kingdom, it is easy to see how climate action is a crucial part of the policy for all...
Thousands of jobs created already through clean energy air... Secretary of State for Business, Kwasi Kwarteng, is set to unveil projects that are advancing the development of low-carbon aerospace innovation, as...
Millions in funding could create thousands of new green jo... Developments in greenhouse gas removal technology around the UK will be boosted by new government-backed projects, helping to create jobs and fast...
West Yorkshire devolution races towards net zero with Nat... Earlier this week, West Yorkshire leaders and businesses met up with the National Infrastructure Commission to get a grip on what the infrastructure...
Biggest UK energy reform in a decade in new ambitious plan... The UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy have today announced a new, landmark set of plans that will be introduced...
Brownfield land to be unlocked to allow for net zero housi... Plans have been announced by Greater Manchester to build 30,000 new net zero homes across the next 16 years. In partnership with Homes England, the...
Sevenoaks District Council committing to net zero progress With this week being Net Zero Week, the importance of ensuring that carbon emissions are reduced is being highlighted around the country. One local...
West Sussex set for active travel improvements West Sussex County Council have announced that they are soon to begin work on a new scheme to “support the local economy and improve active...
Edinburgh set for net zero housing development Thanks to a funding boost, Edinburgh looks set for the development of 130 new affordable net zero homes. With the City of Edinburgh Council leading...
Welsh government release updated Net Zero Reporting Guide The Welsh Government have released the second version Net Zero Reporting Guide, to outline the principles and priorities for the Welsh Public Sector...
Durham announce 2030 net zero plans Durham County Council has released its plans to achieve net-zero by 2030. This comes as there has been a reported 58% drop in carbon emissions since...
Air pollution funding for Lancaster Thanks to the Defra Air Quality Grant, Lancaster City Council has been granted almost £200,000 to help tackle air pollution. This funding will allow...
Push for Scottish and UK Governments to back Green Freepor... As governments move forward with their net zero plans, the Scottish and UK governments are being urged to show support for the North East of Scotland...
Stroud set to be transformed as District Council submit le... Stroud District Council have submitted a bid for £15 million worth of levelling up funding that could transform the area’s gateways, connections, and...
Changes to public sector emissions reporting needed accord... The National Audit Office (NAO) have released a report that outlines the struggles that many in the public sector have, when it comes to the measuring...
Bridgend County Borough Council launch consultation to fix... After declaring its own climate emergency in 2020, Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC) committed to achieving its 2030 net zero goals by setting up...
Scotland committing to net zero by maximising public fundi... With the publishing of the Resource Spending Review by the Scottish Government, they have committed further to guaranteed public funding to deliver...
Liberty Charge: Government falling short of EV infrastruct... Electric vehicle charge point operator Liberty Charge has warned that the government is falling short in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure funding...
Liberty Charge and AppyWay partner to transform EV chargin... Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge Point operator Liberty Charge have partnered with AppyWay, a data-driven intelligent mobility and kerbside management...
Government grant to fund work to conserve energy at Hospit... The government are set to invest more than £4 million to introduce a variety of measures to save energy at the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby...
Scotland showing no sign of hitting the brakes with shift ... The Scottish government has announced that it will be providing new funding to support the nation’s transition to zero-emission transport, as the UK...
Mid Devon District Council: Grant awarded for decarbonisat... As part of the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, Mid Devon District Council has secured a £2.8 million grant. Last year the council...
Oxfordshire encouraging active travel and supporting house... Oxfordshire County Council’s net zero initiatives are set to ramp up over the next three years as the cabinet approve new plans that have the...
North of England doubling EV registrations, as government ... With the doubling of the number of electric vehicles in the north of England, the government are starting to see their net zero plans take off. The...
New Quality of Life Strategy for North Norfolk District Co... North Norfolk District Council has announced the development of a Quality of Life Strategy, which was a key objective of the council’s Corporate Plan...
Upgrades for public buildings in England to boost net zero... Public buildings across England are set to be boosted with half a billion pounds worth of investment as they look to upgrade with affordable, low...
How can communities that lack investment benefit from achi... With net zero and Levelling Up both in the news and very much on the UK Government agenda, there is a strong link between the two. Whilst it may seem...
Phase Three Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund launched ... Salix Finance have announced the launch of Phase Three Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund (LCSF), in partnership with the Department for Business...
The Scottish government have announced the six islands tha... The Carbon Neutral Islands project was created by the Scottish Government to support islands to achieve the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2040...
SBRI: How can the public sector benefit? The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is a 20-year initiative that allows research and development services to be acquired from private sector...
Welsh government to invest millions to get people cycling ... The Welsh Government has announced that it has plans to invest millions of pounds to encourage residents to get into cycling, in order to help meet...
Why are local councils struggling to get going with net ze... Net zero is booming at the minute. With the UK government aiming to make the nation carbon neutral by 2050, businesses and local councils are being...
South Hams to get new affordable housing after a generatio... For the first time in a generation, South Hams will see the construction of new and affordable housing as the local council look to tackle the housing...
New appointments to the Committee on Fuel Poverty There have been three new appointments to the Committee on Fuel Poverty (CFP), as Liz Bisset, Belinda Littleton and Anthony Pygram take up roles on...
Sustainable Economic Growth at the forefront of new strate... A new Sustainable Economy Strategy and Action Plan has been approved by Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC), in order to support sustainable economic...
New appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climat... Professor Nathalie Seddon, Dr Ben Caldecott and Dr Swenja Surminski have been appointed to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee by...
Hundreds of businesses offered chance for part in new low-... At a recent webinar, supported by Tees Valley Combined Authority, hundreds of business bosses turned out to learn about the part they can play in the...
Liverpool City Region unveils innovation plan Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram has unveiled a multibillion pound plan to supercharge the area’s innovation powerhouse credentials. The...
Lancashire County Council uses recycled car tyres to resur... Recycled car tyres have been used to resurface roads in Lancashire, as part of an innovative new scheme by the county council. Using a new technique...
New grant funding for local authorities to clamp down on f... A number of councils in England will be awarded grants to tackle fly-tipping through trial projects, including CCTV to target hotspots, the government...
Public sector can play key role in Energy Security Strateg... The public sector can play a key role in the UK Government’s new Energy Security Strategy, UK100, a network for local leaders focused solely on...
Bristol council considers £12m lighting upgrade to cut ene... A £12m investment into energy-saving LED street lighting is to be put to Bristol City Council to consider today (April 5, 2022), which would aim to...
North West Mayors strike partnership to cooperate on clima... The North West’s two city region Mayors have announced a new partnership to cooperate on climate action and net zero innovation with the cities of...
Blackpool Council awarded £20m zero emission bus funding Blackpool Council have been awarded £20m by the Department for Transport’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) fund, which will see 115 zero...
Consultations launched on measures to help councils tackle... The government has launched two consultations on proposals to make it easier for local authorities to tackle poor air quality in their areas. The...
Electric vehicle charge point location data project launch... The Geospatial Commission has launched a discovery project to explore how location data can be better utilised to support planning and delivery of...
Councils to bid for charge point funding as part of EV ‘re... Local authorities will bid for their share of a new £450m government fund to support the further introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) around the...
Reading Council signs global covenant on climate action co... Reading Council have ‘cemented’ their commitment to tackling the climate emergency by signing the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy...
PSE365: The public sector role in encouraging recycling Waste is an important part of the conversation when it comes to effective decarbonisation, if perhaps sometimes overlooked. One of the most impactful...
PSE365: How can we decarbonise transport in the public sec... When we consider decarbonisation in the public sector, transport is going to be a key function of it. At our PSE365 virtual event on Public Sector...
PSE365: Why understanding public sector building performan... Decarbonising our public sector buildings is an essential part of many local authorities’ journeys to net-zero, with the improvement of existing...
Waltham Forest Council sparks new plans for EV charge poin... Electric vehicle (EV) charge point infrastructure in Waltham Forest is set for a significant boost with the installation of new on-street charge...
Exeter Council to retrofit homes to reduce carbon and lowe... Around 300 council houses in Exeter have now been retrofitted to reduce carbon emissions and help residents lower their fuel bills, with the authority...
£11.6m funding boost for local authorities to tackle air p... Local authorities across England have been granted £11.6m in government funding to deliver projects to improve air quality. The money, from the...
Warrington Council awarded Carbon Literate Organisation ac... Warrington Council has been awarded a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation by The Carbon Literacy Trust. Carbon literacy is ‘an awareness of the carbon...
Government’s £288m green heating project fund opens Organisations across England are set to benefit from greener heating as a £288m government funding scheme is opened, boosting the roll out of next...
Camden Climate Investment launched by council to tackle cl... Camden Council’s Cabinet has approved, subject to full council agreement on 7 March, the launch of the Camden Climate Investment, a Community...
Government ‘without answers to key questions’ on net zero ... The government still has ‘no clear plan for how the transition to net zero will be funded’ or ‘how it will replace income from taxes such as fuel duty...
Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone begins in Oxford Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) has started in Oxford today. Launching as a pilot, it will allow Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City...
Cheshire council begins rollout of borough's new recycling... Cheshire West and Chester Council has begun the rollout of its upgraded kerbside recycling service, which will see residents receive two new wheeled...
Wandsworth Council leads the charge on EV infrastructure Wandsworth Council is continuing to make significant progress in increasing its electric vehicle (EV) charging point infrastructure throughout the...
North Northamptonshire Council aims to be carbon neutral b... North Northamptonshire Council has announced that it is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Since the authority came into existence in April...
£67m funding for local authorities to improve energy effic... The government has announced that £67m of funding will go to 22 local authorities across England to help upgrade insulation in homes and install low...
East Hampshire District Council considers new 'low carbon ... East Hampshire District Council is considering creating a 'low carbon HQ' as it strives to do everything it can to help tackle climate change. The...
UK and Scottish governments reach agreement on Green Freep... A partnership agreement to establish two Green Freeports in Scotland has been reached between the UK and Scottish governments, with the former...
£11.1m to tackle fuel poverty and boost energy efficiency ... The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is set to receive an additional £11.1m to work with nine housing associations to improve the energy...
£179m for social housing properties to receive energy upgr... Tens of thousands of social housing tenants across England will have their energy bills cut and homes made warmer as the government makes £179m...
Greater Manchester authorities granted short delay on Clea... The government has granted permission to Greater Manchester’s authorities to delay the implementation of the region’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which was...
£43m of sustainable transport schemes to be decided by Wes... Nearly £43m of sustainable transport schemes will go before a West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) committee next week. Members will be asked to...
Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone pilot to launch at end of Febr... Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) will begin in Oxford on 28 February 2022, with the pilot launching in a small number of streets in the city...
Hampshire County Council to trial low carbon street bollar... Hampshire County Council has become the first highway authority in the country to trial plant-based plastic bollards in an effort to reduce its carbon...
West Midlands Gigafactory gets green light The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has taken the next step in its journey to deliver a Gigafactory in the region, with council planning...
Manchester City Council's solar farm plans move forward Proposals for Manchester City Council to buy its own solar farm, estimated to cost between £30m-£39m, to help cut its carbon emissions are set to move...
WYCA secures funding to help households improve energy eff... A pilot project to help improve the energy efficiency of traditional terraced homes and cut household bills is being launched thanks to funding...
Shropshire councillors asked to approve £3m recycling inve... Shropshire councillors will next week (13 January 2022) be asked to formally approve the rollout of an additional wheelie bin for recycling cans...
Government unveils plans to restore 300,000 hectares of ha... The government has unveiled the next stages of its plan to reward farmers and landowners for actions which benefit the environment, support...
Dorset Council break local waste recycling records Figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has shown that Dorset Council’s recycling rate has hit a record high. For...
Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme to go live in 2023 The UK’s first deposit return scheme will go live across Scotland on 16 August 2023, helping to recycle billions of bottles and cans every year. The...
WMCA funding for homes to get energy saving heating and in... Up to 2,000 old and cold homes across the West Midlands are to get energy saving insulation, low carbon heating systems and other fuel reducing...
New guidance for decarbonising the public sector estate un... New Public Sector Decarbonisation Guidance for cutting carbon emissions across public sector estates has been published by Energy Systems Catapult...
£22.8m government SME funding to accelerate green innovati... The government has today announced £22.8m worth of funding to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) with support services to accelerate...
£13m Scottish Government funding to improve council recycl... More than £13m has been awarded to local authorities to increase the quantity and quality of recycling in Scotland. Nine more local authorities have...
WMCA appoints region’s first Cycling and Walking Commissio... Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has appointed a Cycling and Walking Commissioner to accelerate plans to get more people moving around the...
Eastleigh Borough Council to cut its vehicle emissions by ... Nearly all of Eastleigh Borough Council’s diesel engines will run on low carbon fuel, with the authority switching all of its diesel lorries, vans and...
Severn Stoke flood prevention scheme to receive £1.8m fund... Homes and businesses in the historical Worcestershire village of Severn Stoke are to be protected, as part of a £1.8m flood mitigation scheme being...
Hexham flood scheme secures £5.2m funding An Environment Agency flood protection scheme in Hexham is set to progress forward, after the final business case was approved and funding secured for...
Defra to allocate £12m to schemes to plant trees in Englan... Over a quarter of a million trees are set to be planted in England, as part of new funding awarded to projects around the country during National Tree...
Getting transport on the road to net zero Transportation is the most polluting sector in the country, with 27% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions coming from our roads. The challenges facing...
Westminster City Council’s leaves to generate heat and ene... Westminster City Council’s autumn leaf sweeping service will collect around 1,000 tonnes of leaves from the streets of Central London this autumn...
North Lanarkshire Council sets target to reduce energy/wat... A new policy by North Lanarkshire Council will see the authority aim to reduce its energy and water consumption in operational buildings by 3% each...
ZC3 Conference to challenge Scope 3 commuter emissions A free online conference dedicated to decarbonising the commute was announced as COP26 launched its transport sessions. Held next month, on 9 December...
MK Council to plant 500 trees to celebrate Queen’s Platinu... Milton Keynes Council will plant 500 trees in celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, including a new community orchard on a historic town...
LGA: Green economy could see nearly 700,000 green jobs cre... As local government leaders across the world meet in Glasgow for COP26, the Local Government Association said councils are key to facilitating a boom...
‘World-leading’ Environment Act becomes law Legislation that will protect and enhance the UK’s environment for future generations has now passed into UK law. The Environment Act aims to clean up...
Birmingham City Council agrees 12-year electric vehicle st... Electric vehicle (EV) charging points will appear in greater numbers and at strategic locations across Birmingham, as the council’s Cabinet accepted a...
LGA: Greater investment in buses needed in net zero missio... Investment in bus services is urgently needed if councils are to reduce car journeys, lower carbon emissions and help the UK work towards its net zero...
Cloud migration and climate change: A step in the right di... The IT industry contributes between two and six per cent of total global greenhouse emissions. That might not sound too bad, but to add context, this...
West Sussex County Council to deliver thousands of EV char... West Sussex County Council has announced plans to install thousands of kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charging points, as part of the UK’s largest...
West Midlands Combined Authority sets out green transport ... Speaking at the Highways UK conference in Birmingham, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) outlined their vision for a clean, green transport...
Nadhim Zahawi: Climate change to be at the heart of educat... Speaking at COP26, the Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has announced a range of new measures to position climate change as a key part of education...
Barnsley Council approves almost £2m for greener council h... Through it’s council-controlled housing company, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is investing more than £20m into council homes across the town...
UKCloud selected for Defra E-alliance to promote net zero ... UKCloud, the multi-cloud experts dedicated to making transformation happen across the UK public sector has today announced it will join the Defra E...
World’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone expands to cover Inn... The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today expanded the area covered by the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) from Central London up to, but not...
Clampdown on landlords with £4.3m funding boost for counci... Over 40,000 families living in cold and draughty rented properties across 59 local authorities in England and Wales can expect warmer homes thanks to...
Local government responds to government’s Net Zero Strateg... Local government has reacted to the government’s Net Zero Strategy, which was published yesterday. The strategy backs a prominent role for local...
UK Government unveils Net Zero Strategy A landmark Net Zero Strategy setting out how the UK will secure 440,000 well-paid jobs and unlock £90bn in investment in 2030 on its path to ending...
COP26: Glasgow Council launches site to showcase sustainab... Ahead of the COP26 Climate Conference, Glasgow City Council has launched a site for visitors to explore its sustainability projects and green events...
Tees Valley Mayor pushes for further net zero investment Ben Houchen, Tees Valley Mayor, will be pushing for further investment into new net-zero clean technologies in the region, bringing more well-paid...
UK green projects benefit from more than £5.8bn of foreign... Across the UK, projects are underway to help significantly improve the country’s environmental impact and achieve the Prime Minister’s ambition of...
Wiltshire Council outlines £275k EV infrastructure investm... As part of meeting green objectives for the county, Wiltshire Council have unanimously approved a £275,000 capital cash investment into EV charging...
Southwark Council recruits climate emergency citizens' jur... Southwark Council is recruiting a citizens’ jury to support its climate emergency work, with the authority currently contacting a group of randomly...
£58.7m approved for Swansea Bay City Deal low carbon progr... The UK and Welsh governments have approved the £58.7m Swansea Bay City Deal’s Supporting Innovation and Low Carbon Growth programme. The programme...
Major rebuilds worth £2bn begin at schools across England Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, has ‘broke ground’ on one of the first 100 schools to be rebuilt under the Prime Minister’s ten-year School...
Denbighshire County Council becomes Carbon Literate Organi... Denbighshire County Council has been awarded a Carbon Literate Organisation Bronze Award as part of its drive towards becoming carbon neutral. The...
UK nature bodies: Not too late to reverse biodiversity dec... Greater action, investment and embracing natural solutions are crucial to reversing biodiversity decline by 2030, the five UK statutory nature...
New campaign targets fly-tipping in Cornwall A week-long campaign by the Environment Agency, Cornwall Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, Trading Standards and Biffa to tackle fly-tipping and...
Oxford City Council investing £10.9m in ‘greener’ leisure ... Public leisure centres in Oxford are getting £10.9m investment to cut carbon, as part of the council’s plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by...
CCN: Government risks undermining net zero target in count... The government could undermine its 2050 net zero target if it continues focusing on reducing emissions in cities instead of England’s counties, a new...
Rural and coastal economies could see a £51bn a year boost... According to new research commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), coastal and rural regions in England and Wales could benefit from a...
Leeds Council conduct research on impact of Covid-19 on ci... Leeds City Council has been collaborating with partners on several pieces of work in the past few months looking at the effect of Covid-19 on city...
Harlow Council agrees net zero target date and actions Harlow Council has agreed a target date and actions for hitting net zero carbon emissions for the first time, as the Essex authority steps up its...
‘Ambitious’ recycling and waste vision for Kirklees approv... An ‘ambitious’ vision that sets out a pathway to a zero-waste future for Kirklees has been approved by the authority’s full council. The Kirklees...
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: Phase 3 open for app... During his keynote speech at today’s PSE365 Public Sector Decarbonisation event, Director of Strategy and Technical Services at Salix Finance, Paul...
PSE365: Climate change isn’t an ambition, but rather an op... “Ambition is the wrong way of looking at [net-zero 2050 targets]. It is an opportunity.” That was the view of Rupert George, Campaigns and...
StorTera wins £250k Phase 2 Welsh Government funding StorTera have recently been awarded a contract worth £250,000 to work with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (CBC), as part of Welsh Government...
New app launched as government encourages electric vehicle... Drivers up and down the country can explore making the switch to an electric vehicle this World EV Day with a new government-backed app, the Transport...
Playing our part to help protect the planet As a responsible business, whose customer base includes over 27,000 public sector sites across the UK, we are committed to making a positive...
New £270m Green Heat Network Fund to support low-carbon he... A new £270m has just been announced by the Government, set to make homes and businesses greener as low-carbon energy is placed at the heart for heat...
Sedgefield’s NETPark could see a £50m expansion Durham County Council’s cabinet is considering investing in a third phase of the North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield. The expansion...
We taught a local authority about climate change. Here’s w... We had the pleasure and privilege of teaching the entire staff and elected representatives of a local authority about climate change. Our workshop was...
Why water (efficiency) matters Why is water efficiency important? By using water wisely, businesses and public sector organisations can benefit from both financial and environmental...
£9m funding for local authorities to tackle air pollution Local projects to improve air quality across England will get a £7m funding boost this year, the government has confirmed as applications opened for...
Northumberland County Council launches free tree scheme Northumberland County Council’s Free Tree Giveaway is back for a second year. The scheme is offering 15,000 tree saplings to residents, schools and...
