Should councils get statutory powers over economic development?
Nigel Wilcock, executive director of the IED argues for more statutory powers for councils when it comes to economic development.
Grounds Care
OCR regulations and selecting contractors
The Amenity Forum explains why it’s important to have a strong grounds care policy and schedule.
Facilities Management
RISCAuthority Guidance
George Edwardes, technical director at the FPA introduces the RISC 501 - Fire Safety Assessment Test for External Cladding Systems.
Facilities Management
Why replacing old windows is a smart investment for everyone
Robyn Millen from the Glass and Glazing Federation explains the benefits of good quality windows.
Environment & Weather
A changing climate for long-term decision making
Joe Osborne is an industry consultancy manager at the Met Office, helping to provide organisations with the tools they need to manage weather and climate risks.
Facilities Management
A framework on buying furniture
What we sit on and where we put our cups is important, no matter how mundane the topic sounds.
Conferences & Events
How local authorities can organise fireworks displays
Avril Di Palma, business development manager at CarnDu Ltd and representative of the British Pyrotechnists Association explains everything you need to know about organising a firework display.
Waste Management
Waste collection managed by local authorities
Eight West Midlands-based local authorities have joined together to manage a local recycling plant, improving recycling and bringing down costs.
Waste Management
Commercial bin cleaning for local authorities
Daniel Coulon, director at the National Association of Wheeled Bin Washers sets out some of the solutions for bin cleaning.
Transport & Roads
A guide to installing charging infrastructure
From power requirements to landlord permissions, installing fleet, workplace or depot charging infrastructure needs careful consideration. Here’s what you need to know.

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