News
1.2m in court over council tax payments
Wednesday, 07 January 2009
More than 1.2 million people received a court summons last year after falling behind with their council tax payments, new figures show.
Crime maps go online across England and Wales
Tuesday, 06 January 2009
People across England and Wales can now access details of crime trends in the areas where they live at the push of a button, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker announced today.
Councils aim to tackle freezing weather
Tuesday, 06 January 2009
Local authorities across the UK are using the latest technology to tackle the freezing weather, as sub-zero temperatures grip the country.
Shoesmith to appeal against Baby P sacking
Tuesday, 06 January 2009
The former head of children's services at Haringey Council is to appeal against her sacking over the Baby P scandal.
Government aims to tackle child poverty
Monday, 05 January 2009
The Government's new Take Up Taskforce is asking local authorities and their partners to show how they are tackling child poverty by supporting parents to take up tax credits and benefits.
Patients to have say on GP services
Monday, 05 January 2009
More than five million patients in England are being asked for their views on how to improve GP services in a new survey launched by the Government today.
Features
Parkwood Consultancy Services adds environmental expertise
At a time of general doom and gloom across much of the business world it is pleasing to report on the continuing success of Parkwood Consultancy Services (PCS).
Little gem
GEM is the technology provider for the UK's first fully integrated pyrolysis waste to energy plant at Seamer Carr, North Yorkshire.
Bridge partners
Dewi R Williams BSc CEng MICE, head of highways and transportation at Isle of Anglesey County Council, on the programme to improve the UK's bridges
Information generation
The current economic climate ensures that transportation retains a high profile, and with disposable income at a premium, motorists are being forced to consider alternative modal choices, says Neil Skelton of ITS UK.
On the buses
Buses provide the lead for a more sustainable transport future, says Rosie Winterton, MP, Minister of State for Transport.
The Southampton "Smartcities" Citizen Smart Card
By Richard Powell, transport consultant and former head of engineering and transportation at Southampton City Council.
