Transport & RoadsStreamlining the parking experienceThe British Parking Association outlines the latest revolution in parking - the parking data standard HRThe reasons why flexible working worksThe arguments for flexible working make very good business sense, says, Rob Wall of the Chartered Management Institute Conferences & EventsThe largest public sector tech eventBookings are now being taken for the second annual digitech event, the technology and procurement showcase for the public sector. Local GovernmentDevolving further power and control to the NorthDevolving further control to regions of the North could have a transformational effect, writes Henri Murison Sport & LeisureThe Green Space Index: Mapping health benefitsGreen spaces are good, do good and need to be protected for good. Alison McCann, policy manager at Fields in Trust, explains why ProcurementIssues in outsourcing valuable professionalismMike Orlov discusses outsourcing in public services via framework agreements which so adversely affects the health sector Planning & Construction 3The impact of climate change on the UK planning systemAmanda Beresford analyses the impact of climate change on the current planning system and revisions which could be made EnergyHow digital technologies are maximising heat network performanceDigital tech is raising the efficiency and reliability of heat networks, while improving affordability for customers, writes Richard Slee HousingReturning to our council building rootsMayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson discusses why Liverpool is turning back the clock and restarting a council house building programme ProcurementSpark: The Technology Innovation MarketplaceThe Crown Commercial Service's Ron Whitehead discusses how Spark will work, how it has been designed, as well as its desired outcomes 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