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By Siobhan Goss, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Matrix Workforce Management Solutions
As the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Matrix, I’ve had the opportunity to witness the increasing importance of social value within the procurement process. Social value is no longer an optional consideration; it is now a significant factor in public sector
Continue reading Why Social Value Should Be an Important Part of the Public Sector Procurement Process
SHIMPAC® is excited to return to Highways UK in 2024, one of the leading events for the UK’s road and infrastructure sector.
Taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, the event will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of UK highways –
Continue reading SHIMPAC® – Exhibiting at Highways UK 2024: Showcasing a Range of USP’s
Brightly will be exhibiting at the upcoming Highways UK event, 16-17 October 2024 on stand 201, where it will demonstrate its intelligent asset management solutions.
At the event, Brightly will show how through its smart asset management solutions, local authorities and their contractors can manage multiple assets; get insight from the data; plan more
Continue reading Brightly to showcase the benefits of uniting assets at Highways UK 2024
Nigel Wilcock
Sustainable economic growth is urgently required to help deliver the funding for government to meet its commitments for national renewal.
However, despite an explicit focus on resetting the relationship between central and local government (and the importance of strong local government), serious questions remain about current approaches to stimulating growth.
The challenges
Continue reading Delivering long-lasting change in our towns, cities and regions
The government has been urged to set out a clear vision for how it intends to build new roads, railways, prisons, schools and hospitals at a roundtable hosted by Browne Jacobson in partnership with the CBI.
Businesses from across a wide range of sectors discussed the various economic factors – including sustainable skills supply,
Continue reading Browne Jacobson and CBI roundtable explores how to finance public infrastructure post-PFI
SALTEX is excited to announce that members of the GMA’s NextGen group will be joining this year’s exhibition at the NEC Birmingham on 30-31 October 2024, offering fresh perspectives and a passion for the future of grounds management.
GMA NextGen, is a dynamic group of committed young professionals serving as ambassadors for the industry.
Continue reading MEET THE NEXT GENERATION OF GROUNDS MANAGEMENT AT SALTEX
By James Johns, Head of Corporate Affairs, UK, Workday
The new Labour government has set its sights on growth.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, have repeatedly highlighted their ambitions to bolster the economy. Meanwhile, the word ‘growth’ featured a healthy 74 times in the King’s Speech laying out the government’s
Continue reading How the new government can use AI to transform the public sector
New research has revealed that the value of rental arrears owed to local authorities has increased by more than 70% in the last five years.Public sector payments specialist, Access PaySuite, part of Access Group, has created the Rental Arrears Index by submitting Freedom of Information requests to local authorities.The analysis shows that local authorities
Continue reading RENTAL ARREARS OWED TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES INCREASE BY 70% SINCE 2019
Fusion21 urges housing providers to take action NOW as Wave 3 funding applications open
Procurement experts Fusion21 have called on housing providers to take immediate action as the government opens applications for the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3.
Paul Towers
The fund – previously known as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)
Continue reading Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3
Report details 65-strong investor coalition’s progress tackling modern slavery in UK company supply chains
‘Find it, Fix it, Prevent it’ Modern Slavery coalition now backed by 65 investors with collective assets under management and advice of £15 trillion. Launch of the CCLA benchmark on Modern Slavery spurs action across consumer goods, travel, retail, mining,
Continue reading CCLA-LED MODERN SLAVERY PROGRAMME ANNOUNCES PROGRESS ACROSS CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT, PUBLIC POLICY AND DATA
Browne Jacobson has made three key appointments to its expanding team of social housing legal experts.
Richard Macphail joins the UK and Ireland law firm as Partner and Co-Head of Social Housing alongside Gabor Taller.
Francesca Smith and Holly Chadwick are Senior Associate additions, taking the number of lawyers with expertise in social housing
Continue reading Browne Jacobson’s social housing team grows with three appointments – including new co-head
By Barley Laing, the UK Managing Director at Melissa
The new government brings with it new ideas on driving efficiencies and positive change within the public sector. It is a necessity in light of the state of the public finances.
Barley Laing
As it formulates its next steps in these areas the onus is
Continue reading Addressing the core issue
Lightfoot’s driver improvement and efficiency technology has saved more than £100 million in fuel for customers in five years, the firm has announced.
The landmark figure was achieved by hundreds of customers in the UK covering in excess of four billion miles over the five-year period, operating a variety of vehicles ranging from cars
Continue reading Lightfoot technology saves UK fleets more than £100 million in just five years
Combining energy infrastructure and EV charging experience for a better, faster infrastructure rollout
Charge point operator (CPO) Believ has entered a strategic partnership with energy infrastructure business Smart Metering Systems (SMS plc) by acquiring SMS’ Public EV Charging Business to further accelerate the deployment of publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, encourage the
Continue reading Believ acquires SMS Public EV Charging in a new strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles
Report from SCAPE and Social Value Portal reveals social value created by skills and employment has more than doubled since 2022
Room for improvement across the country through a stronger national campaign and focus on upskilling to support Labour’s growth agenda
New research has revealed that apprenticeships have become one of the biggest drivers
Continue reading New research shows apprenticeships are one of the construction industry’s biggest social value generators
The contenders for the IED Annual Awards 2024, which recognise achievers in the public and private sector through a series of individual, team and organisational categories, have been announced by the Institute of Economic Development.
In another highly competitive awards round, the final three nominees for seven IED Annual Awards have been decided. The
Continue reading Shortlist announced for Institute of Economic Development Annual Awards 2024
Major Equipment Ltd, a leading innovator in professional tractor-powered groundcare mowers, is excited to launch its upgraded TDR Rotary Mower at SALTEX 2024
Designed for the management of parklands, sports pitches and semi-rough golf course grass, this new model delivers enhanced durability, precision and efficiency in maintaining expansive green spaces.
The upgraded TDR stands
Continue reading MAJOR EQUIPMENT LTD TO LAUNCH UPGRADED TDR AT SALTEX 2024
Hire Association Europe & Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has announced the appointment of a new commercial director to support its continued growth in its 50th year of operation and continue to champion the hire sector. Neil Bravery will take up the position following a three-year stint as the Association’s chair.
Neil Bravery
Bravery
Continue reading Hire Association (HAE EHA) appoints new commercial director to drive growth in 50th year
THIS year marks a significant milestone for HLM Architects as we celebrate 60 years of practice. Since our founding in 1964, HLM has built a strong reputation for design excellence and expertise, focusing on solving client’s challenges while considering the broader impact design can have on people, communities, and society.
Where it began
HLM
Continue reading HLM ARCHITECTS CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF THOUGHTFUL DESIGN
Health technology provider Alcidion has appointed digital health leader Will Smart as a non-executive director
A former national chief information officer for health and social care in England, Will Smart will join the Alcidion Group board in a global role from October. He will provide strategic insight as the company continues to support healthcare
Continue reading Former NHS CIO Will Smart joins Alcidion
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