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Net Zero: 5 Key Climate Action Areas for Local Governments

Local governments in the United Kingdom are essential in tackling climate change and promoting sustainability. With the UK committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, local authorities must lead by example and implement effective policies and initiatives. This article outlines key areas for action, supported by UK-specific statistics and case studies of successful local government initiatives.

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CrowdStrike: 6 Crisis Management Lessons for the Public Sector

The CrowdStrike outage in July 2024 involved a significant disruption in their cybersecurity services, impacting various sectors reliant on their technology, including finance, healthcare, and government. This included 8.5 million Windows devices. This incident highlighted the critical need for thorough testing, robust crisis management, and effective communication to maintain trust and continuity in essential services. This article identifies key areas for public sector authorities to protect in their systems.

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6 Key Strategies to Improve UK Transport for Local Governments

With the cost of living crisis and train tickets more expensive than ever, local authorities face the challenge of enhancing transportation systems to be more efficient, sustainable, and accessible. This article explores key strategies for local councils to contribute and help improve this crisis.

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Supporting Digital Inclusion: A Local Government Mandate

The UK ranks fourth in Europe and 17th in the World for its online population. Championing digital inclusion is an essential strategy for fostering economic growth, enhancing public services, and improving the overall quality of life for their residents. This article explains how local authorities can support the digital inclusion transition in communities.

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Collaborative Climate Change Approach: GLA & London Councils

To limit global warming to 1.5°C, as set in the Paris Agreement, a collaborative approach must be adopted by local authorities. We were pleased to welcome Kate Hand, Head of Climate Change at London’s Future Directorate, for London Councils, and Karen Soria, Senior Policy and Programmes Officer, Environment, at the Greater London Authority, to our Local Government Climate Action Conference 2023.

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The Power of Partnerships in Ending Homelessness with Crisis

Finding solutions to UK Homelessness remains one of the country's most significant challenges. With approximately 309,000, or 1 in 182 people homeless in England (Shelter, 2023), we were delighted to welcome Sarah Walters to outline the vital role of partnerships in tackling homelessness.

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Providing Equal STEM Opportunities to Inspire Students

Maria Rossini, head of education at the British Science Association, spoke at our recent STEM in Schools Conference about equal opportunities to inspire all students into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

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Online Safety in Education: Safeguarding in the Digital Age

As technology becomes an integral part of education, ensuring online safety for students is increasingly important. The digital age offers vast educational opportunities, but it also poses significant risks, including cyberbullying, data breaches, and exposure to inappropriate content.

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Whole-Organisation Change: A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing by Kim Leadbeater MP

Kim Leadbeater MP, is the Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Tackling Loneliness and Connected Communities. She spoke at our Mental Health in the Workplace Conference, on Raising the Profile of Wellbeing to Achieve Whole-Organisation Culture Change.

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Learning from Commercial Activity in Local Government Over the Last Decade

With inflation and energy prices eating into budgets, local authorities across the UK are facing increasing challenges to deliver services. In this video, the National Audit Office discusses the capital framework guidance for local government commercial activity and the importance of low risk investments to generate income.

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Government Update: The Illegal Migration Act 2023

The Illegal Migration Act changes the law so that those who arrive in the UK illegally will not be able to stay here. This update provides an overview of the key points of the act, highlighting which sections are in force now and what this means for those seeking asylum in the UK.

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Delivering Social Value for Communities through Commercial Ventures

In the last 10 years, local government have lost nearly £16 billion of funding in central government cuts. In this video, Sevenoaks District Council share how developments, investments and regeneration of assets have added bot social value to the local community and helped the council become self-sufficient from direct central government funding.

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