North London social landlord Barnet Homes is set to become the first arms length management organisation (ALMO) nationally to take on additional local authority services following a landmark agreement with Barnet Council.
Carolyn Downs, the newly appointed chief executive of the Local Government Association, has been named as a new director and board member for GeoPlace LLP.
The Government wants to create a “zero waste economy” but that is clearly easier said than done. Even so, with the right approach waste can become a resource and recycling a positive benefit rather than a burden
Sir Bob Kerslake is to become the new head of the Civil Service following the retirement of the current incumbent, Sir Gus O’Donnell, at the end of the year.
