Transport & RoadsTees Valley: Buses on demandThe Tees Valley Combined Authority's Heather Scott looks at what the new ‘demand-responsive' bus service could mean for the region Local GovernmentCouncil collaboration to accelerate economic growth in the Borders Rory Alexander writes about the recent Borderlands Growth Deal and the impact these investments will have on local authorities TechnologyCan we trust artificial intelligence in government?A recent roundtable discussed whether the public sector is prepared for the AI revolution and the ethics behind the technology Environment & WeatherThe race to zero carbon is well underwayWith MPs highlighting the lack of government policies in place to deliver the net zero target by 2050, we look at what councils are doing Conferences & EventsScotland – where ideas become legendVisitScotland Business Events’ campaign ‘Legends’ shines a light on why the world should choose Scotland for their next event Facilities ManagementWinter care for your green spacesThe British Association of Landscape Industries write about how green spaces and landscapes can be maintained during the winter months HousingHow we build 300,000 of the right homes in the right placesLet’s make the current housebuilding system efficient before a new one sets us fresh challenges, says Rico Wojtulewicz Waste ManagementThe state of UK waste collection systemsLee Marshall looks at how local authorities are quantifying the impact of emerging waste policy upon recycling and waste management services Transport & RoadsIt is time something is done for busesIn taking forward a national bus strategy the key question is not ‘what can our country do for our buses?’ but ‘what can our buses do for our country?’ HousingLocal authority direct delivery of housingTom Kenny looks at the way in which local authorities can help to tackle the current housing crisis Load More *NEWS More protections for leaseholders to make homes safe PM pledges routes off the streets for rough sleepers by Christmas Chancellor unveils everyday fixes to household costs Mental health pilot for young people supported by social care £220 million released for pothole repairs New Green Book rules aim to strengthen local growth projects AI & tech boosting public sector efficiency Four cities shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029 Wales announces plans for National Care Service Government cracks down on rip-off parking charges