Local Government
Assessing mayoral candidates in Greater Manchester
As part of the local elections on 6 May, the people of Greater Manchester will be electing a regional mayor. Here are the candidates
Sustainability & Net Zero
Communities can deliver clean energy and millions of jobs
Polly Billington explores local clean energy partnerships and the benefits of generating energy near to where it is used as we progress towards Net Zero
HR
Getting to grips with Public Sector Pensions
What is happening with Public Sector Pensions in the next year? Shaun Tetley, chair of the CIPP's Public Sector Specialist Interest Group, explains
Transport & Roads
The Go Ultra Low Cities Scheme
The Energy Saving Trust look at some of the lessons learnt from each of the cities involved in the Go Ultra Low Cities scheme
Waste Management
An opportunity to create a greener footing
We need to think seriously about how we 'build back better' in a way that tackles a potentially more catastrophic global crisis - climate change
Transport & Roads
Making greener journeys more desirable
Francesca DiGiorgio writes for Friends of the Earth about the design aspect of shifting local planning to deter unnecessary car journeys
Facilities Management
A post-pandemic workplace opportunity
Peter Brogan provides a preview to the findings of the IWFM Market Outlook Survey, ahead of the launch of the full findings in the coming weeks
Local government funding – where are we now?
CIPFA CEO Rob Whiteman provides a breakdown of the local government financial picture heading into 2021/22
Technology
Why the shift to online requires automating ID verification
Barley Laing explains why those in the public sector must look seriously at automating ID verification to protect themselves against fraud
Technology
Smart cities: embracing continuous change
Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, details how smart digital technologies will impact city centre experience

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