Modern digital road signage, where different messages can be displayed from a remote control unit, offer a marvellous opportunity to ease the way for emergency services. With the advent of almost-instant 5G communications and the Internet of Things (IoT), joined-up…
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The NHS is under real threat of terminal privatisation by Christmas, and the impact of the Health and Care Bill 2021-22 is likely to be very significant. The Bill has had its second reading and been voted through by the…
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Innovation must be a driving force behind regenerating the UK economy post-Covid. Focused localism with well-chosen projects gives people a chance to get involved, feel a sense of ownership and use their capabilities to rebuild the country. We make the…
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The furore over the Conservative Party voting against school meals for children last October raised a very pertinent question: Why did MPs vote against the motion? What earthly reason could they use to justify allowing children to go hungry? Some…
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Lockdown highlighted the acceleration in the growth of online sales of practically all goods and services. The primary enabler is the app. For the generation brought up using devices, these apps are a no-brainer way to run their lives in…
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Oldham hit the headlines this week as being the first local authority in the UK to prioritise Covid vaccinations for homeless people. Local authorities did a great job overall to get rough sleepers off the streets when lockdown took effect…
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Walking around Amsterdam on a still and sultry late summer evening, there is no breeze but the air is fresh. No obvious traffic pollution assails our nostrils. We are struck by how it’s cyclists that generate air currents as they…
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Local authorities depend on several streams of income for funding, such as council tax and parking fines, apart from central government assistance. Cutbacks caused by austerity policies restrict budgets for front line services and make these alternative revenue sources even…
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You can join the NHS volunteering effort at this link: https://www.goodsamapp.org/NHS Everybody over 18 who is healthy and fit and is not experiencing any symptoms of illness is welcome to join. Tasks will be carried out at safe distancing. What…
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