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Photo courtesy: Hackney Council
Hackney Council is making public spaces safer by leveraging AI-powered video analytics tools to better detect and respond to incidents.
Managing safety during a major event Hackney Council approached long-time security and surveillance partner Synectics to understand how video analytics could help them strengthen public safety.
A trial of Synergy
Continue reading How Hackney Council is Transforming Public Safety with AI-Powered Video Analytics
Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ has partnered with the Big Ideas Programme, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) competition-based initiative aimed at developing creative solutions for sustainability, to support young people in Suffolk to address local and global environmental challenges.
The Big Ideas Competition 2025 National Final Winners – Diploflowcus from Perton Middle School
Delivered by social enterprise, Solutions for the Planet, the year-long programme, runs from October 2026 to
Continue reading Believ partners with Big Ideas Programme to inspire Suffolk students to tackle environmental challenges
A new whitepaper, Readiness is Resilience, has been launched by intelligent automation solutions provider Voicescape designed to help local authorities prepare for local government reorganisation (LGR).
UK local government finances have deteriorated significantly over the past decade and a half. Net debt has doubled since 2010, reaching £122.2 billion in 2024/25, while approximately 43% of local authorities
Continue reading Voicescape Launches READY Framework to Help Councils Prepare for Local Government Reorganisation
Defence Secretary John Healey
The UK has announced the biggest ever drone package for Ukraine, delivering at least 120,000 drones for Ukraine this year and driving growth and jobs across the UK.
It comes after the Defence Secretary travelled to Berlin on Wednesday to co-chair the 34th meeting of the 50-nation strong Ukraine Defence Contact
Continue reading UK announces biggest ever drone package for Ukraine to push back Putin
Sodexo has secured a two-year £16 million-a-year extension to its soft FM services contract at His Majesty’s Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth, as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP).
Sodexo’s dedicated team of 300 employees provides a wide range of essential services, including cleaning, waste management, catering, retail, leisure activities, grounds
Continue reading Sodexo extends contract at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth for two years
By Paul Empson, General Manager, Bakers Basco
Paul Empson
The recent arrest linked to alleged multi-million pound packaging fraud is a stark reminder that waste crime is evolving and that its consequences reach far beyond the individuals directly involved.
While this particular case centres on the Packaging Producer Responsibility (PPR) regime, the underlying issue is one
Continue reading Why tackling waste crime is critical to keeping EPR costs under control
Supply chains are increasingly taking their duty of care for public safety seriously in the interests of protecting people across multiple sectors, according to growing fire safety body Fire Aware.
The fire safety organisation is seeing a behavioural change as a wide range of companies large and small start to adopt rigorous processes to
Continue reading Supply chains starting to make positive change, says Fire Aware
Report finds a consistent pattern across AI, cybersecurity, digital identities and sustainability: sharing and coordinating operational data across systems and partners is a key focus for the industry
SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle
Continue reading SITA research finds aviation’s record technology investment hinges on one thing: data coordination
Sahra Group and AMST partner for first of its kind facility in the UAE set to provide world-class training for critical emergency response in the Middle East and beyond
Advanced Helicopter and Water Rescue Simulators will ensure teams are fully prepared for the operational challenges of live-saving missions
Groundbreaking center
Continue reading MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SECURITY & RESCUE TRAINING CENTER TO OPEN FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY SECTORS
Carefully selected eVans, onsite training and detailed handover give council drivers a smooth journey to electric mobility
As part of its Climate Action Plan 2026-2030, the London Borough of Camden has partnered with Europcar Mobility Group UK to cut its fleet emissions as it moves towards being a net-zero borough by 2030. Working
Continue reading Europcar helps London Borough of Camden lead by example and cut operational emissions
Reporter: Stuart Littleford
Richard Turnbull, Head of Public Affairs at charge point operator (CPO), Believ, has a long-standing career in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. As the market scales and evolves to meet growing EV demand, and continues to adapt, Richard shares his thoughts with GPSJ on the latest policy measures, how they impact
Continue reading Aligning policy and infrastructure: How the UK can accelerate the EV charging rollout
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