Local GovernmentClimate change: why is adaption key?Charlie McNelly & Rob Franklin explain how local authorities can embark on their net zero journeys Local GovernmentLevelling up – bringing the buzzword to lifeRob Whiteman, CIPFA CEO, details the opportunity to bring public services closer together to better meet the needs of local areas Innovation in public sector rewardThe PPMA's Gordon McFarlane provides his reflections on how the public sector has innovated in the last 18 months Sustainability & Net ZeroPowerful communities for a net zero futureJames Goodman explores the importance of empowering communities to take action toward tackling the climate crisis and restoring nature TechnologyLocal government and adopting a drone strategyGovernment Business shares the views of Aleks Kowalski on using drones to save the public sector money and help it operate more efficiently Sport & LeisurePlaygrounds essential in children’s recovery from lockdownMark Hardy looks at the importance of playgrounds in creating active environments for children as they return to a more familiar school/home balance Public finance as a steward of inclusive green growthA mix of regulation, economic incentives and engagement with the investment community are needed to facilitate a fairer future green economy, writes Jeffrey Matsu Security & PolicingHow to improve cyber security in local governmentMany of the most significant cyber security challenges are surmountable with a layered security strategy, writes Mark Scott TechnologyHow technology brings us closer to a greener planetThe path to clean city air: Can smart cities help contribute to a better, cleaner environment? Sascha Giese explores Local GovernmentWhat are the next steps for the UK’s city regions?What should the eight newly elected metro mayors focus on to help their cities build back better? Andrew Carter explores Load More *NEWS Welsh Government launches national conversation on the future of Wales Fly-tippers to be forced to pay to clean up mess New crackdown on illegal waste PM announces new plan to tackle homelessness Welsh Government starts work on Climate and Nature Action Plan West Midlands buses to go into local control £300 million for Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone Free bus travel for disabled people extended More homes to be built near stations Scottish Government investment to tackle child poverty