Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste? Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

This is the tail wagging the dog. #LocalAuthorities should collect reusable #nappies, inc the waste, with a system of separate bins, launder the fabric and compost the waste, and return the fresh nappies.

BBC News - Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

And that’s a wrap on #NAVSH 2026! A huge thank you to the team and to everyone who stopped by our stand to say hello, share experiences, and take part in our raffle.

🎉 Congratulations to our winner Dorset Virtual School

#virtualschools #VSH #LocalAuthorities #education #Lookedafterchildren

Fly-tipping England logged ~1.26m incidents in 2024/25 (+9%). Most are on roads/pavements — the nation’s least glamorous art gallery.
goinggreenpodcast.blogspot.com/2026/02/why-...
#WasteManagement #FlyTipping #CircularEconomy #LocalAuthorities #EnvironmentalCrime

✅ The Chewing Gum Task Force gives councils the tools to tackle gum littering effectively. 2026 grants now open with up to £27,000 plus expert guidance to clean stains and prevent future littering. 🚯

www.keepbritaintidy.org/professional...

#CleanerStreets #LocalAuthorities #PublicRealm

Bedford Borough Council could form new Foundation Strategic Authority with others in region - Bedford Independent Bedford Borough Council could form a new Foundation Strategic Authority with Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire and Luton as part...

A joint Milton Keynes, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton council would be ministers' preferred footprint for the region’s first step towards devolution...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #Devolution #LocalAuthorities

#LeadLocalFloodAuthorities are Category 1 responders and play a leading role in #emergencyplanning to help keep #communities safe, as well as supporting post flood recovery🌊
Did you know, there is no statutory duty or legal requirement for #localauthorities to supply #sandbags during #flood events

Chewing Gum Task Force Now in its fourth year, the Chewing Gum Task Force is delivering proven, measurable results, transforming high streets and keeping the UK's pavements clean.

✅The Chewing Gum Task Force helps councils deliver fast, high-impact cleaning without adding pressure to in-house teams.⚡

The 2026 grant window is open, with up to £27,000 plus expert support. www.keepbritaintidy.org/professional...

#CleanerStreets #LocalAuthorities #PublicRealm

🎈 How public consultations can spark local innovation Valesca Lima argues that Irish local authorities tend to treat public participation as a formal administrative requirement. However, by moving beyond performative box-ticking and toward genuine co-des...

🎈 #RepresentativeDisconnect No.7
📑 @valescal.bsky.social argues that Irish #LocalAuthorities tend to treat public participation as a formal administrative requirement.
✅️ However, by moving beyond performative box-ticking + toward genuine co-design, we can bridge the trust gap.
👉 bit.ly/4tsBolB

The NPP supports competition & encourages innovation by making it easier for new apps to enter the market, offer alternatives to established providers & keep improving the user experience. 💡
#NationalParkingPlatform #NPP #OpenMarketParking #ParkingInnovation #LocalAuthorities

A man wearing glasses and smiling. Text reads: Transforming Tomorrow Masterclass with Dr Paul Young, Head of Science, JBA Risk Management. From floods to heatwaves, climate hazards are becoming harder for businesses to ignore. Bullet points: How climate risks are modelled; what uncertainty means for decision-making; how organisations can consider resilience and business continuity. Weds 4 March 2026 Lancaster University Management School. Book now trybooking.com/uk/FTCS

A man with blond hair wearing a suit and blue tie. Text reads: Transforming Tomorrow Masterclass with Dr Sam Gardner, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, ScottishPower. The UK power sector has transformed from coal-domination to renewables. Bullet points: How to ensure this delivers for people, nature and place; what this means for resilience and adaption to new extremes. Weds 22 Apr 2026. Lancaster University Management School. Book now trybooking.com/uk/FGJG

A woman wearing a black and white stripy top. Text reads: Transforming Tomorrow Masterclass with Sam Dowsing, Director of Strategy & Impact, GLAA. Protectong workers from exploitation requires awareness, vigilance and collaboration. Bullet points: Real world examples of labour exploitation; how to spot bad practices in your supply chain; promotion of ethical labour practices. Weds 24 Jun 2026. Lancaster University Management School. Book now trybooking.com/uk/FKYR

A woman gestures with her right hand in front of an audience in business wear. Text at the top reads: Transforming Tomorrow Masterclass Series... Text at the bottom reads: For SMEs, not-for-profits and local authorities in NW England to learn about key resilience issues from leading industry professionals.

📢 Coming up! Transforming Tomorrow #Masterclasses for #business, #NotForProfit and #LocalAuthorities. Insights from leading professionals, networking, and a bite to eat.

Weds 04/03/2026 with Dr Paul Young, looking at #climate #risk, #resilience and business continuity.

Book now: lnkd.in/enNjwBEY

What we are going through now is different...Trump is taking over by telling #governors #localauthorities #States #cities #citizens that they have no rights or jurisdictions on anything this administration does to this country and to our citizens #thisisdifferent

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Ahem:👇

"This policy applies to the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire *Integrated Care Board*, hereafter referred to as ‘the ICB’."

Integrated Care Boards are the *( #Private)Partnerships* made up of #NHS organisations/ #LocalAuthorities & #Others-to commission #NHS local services! NOT #NHSTrusts!

Advancing Inclusion and Progression for Racially Minoritised Women Working in London: A Roadmap for Local Authorities - NIESR Racially minoritised women in London face various barriers in employment despite their significant contributions to the city’s workplaces. Bangladeshi and Pakistani women are among the groups that…

#WeekendReading🔖 In our latest #blog Community Researcher Yasna Khan outlines five recommendations #LocalAuthorities should embrace to to uplift and empower the more marginalised and neglected communities👇

"MORE POWER TO YOUR COUNCILS"
@ianswanson.bsky.social for @scotsman.com
Full Story: t.ly/127Ur

#Edinburgh and neighbouring #LocalAuthorities could be in line for more powers to operate as regional partnerships.

#EdinburghEveningNews
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS

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EVENTS FOR BUSINESS: We have two series of events in 2026 that are aimed at #businesses (but will also be useful for #NotForProfit organisations and #LocalAuthorities too!) that bring research and professional insights into various aspects of sustainability.

More info in the comments ⬇️

📢 Attention #ukhousing and #localauthorities in the #Midlands! 📢
Decarbonization projects success depends on #residentengagement. This free in-person bootcamp will equip you with building blocks to design & execute a robust engagement strategy. Sign up via 🔗
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/resident-c...

I enjoyed presenting a keynote today at the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council - Annual Research Symposium, which focused on #Mobilising and Disseminating #Knowledge in #LocalAuthorities.

👉 If you haven’t received your pack or haven’t yet signed up to take part, please contact us at network@keepbritaintidy.org

#KeepBritainTidy #FightFlyTipping #WasteCrime #LocalAuthorities #EnvironmentalResponsibility #PublicSectorCommunications

NIHR invests £157 million in research partnerships to transform healthcare - PharmaTimes Applied Research Collaborations to drive innovation and tackle inequalities across England

#NIHR #AppliedResearchCollaborations #ARCs #healthinequalities #NIHTinvestment #NHS10YearPlan #LifeSciencesSectorPlan #HealthandGrowthMissions #universities #NHStrusts #localauthorities #HealthInnovationNetworks #ICBs #voluntarysector #healthandcareresearch #ARCNetwork
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1.5M New Homes Annual Review launched last week🚨

Read the full review here to find out more about the key challenges councils face in delivering 1.5 million new homes: www.1-5m.co.uk/images/bits/...

#housingdelivery #1p5mnewhomes #government #councils #localauthorities #housing

Prompted by #AI Intersectionality and the Future of #ChildrensSocialCare event @wearecoram.bsky.social & the recent @local.gov.uk report, Yannick outlines three practical steps #localauthorities can take to bridge the gap between hype & service improvement: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/the-ai-...

The strategic guide for councils: Procuring, building or reviewing your in-house SEND banding tool A decision guide for local authorities: build, buy, or update your SEND banding and EHCP tooling.

Is your council reviewing #SEND banding or weighing up build vs buy? We’ve distilled lessons from real outcomes into a 5-min guide: shorturl.at/SLsMU

#EHCP #LocalAuthorities #DigitalTransformation

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Like research? Our 19th Quarterly Survey on the Conditions for North-South & East-West Cooperation is open - and we want to hear from you! Read more: crossborder.ie/news/complet...
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey: bit.ly/46sncQ5
#localauthorities #CivicEngagement

#civicleadership #placebased #inclusionbydesign #bristol #partnerships #eact #thinkbig #dotherightthing #showteamspirit | E-ACT Leadership Conference Day 2 highlight: A huge thank you to the brilliant Hannah Woodhouse, Executive Director for Children and Education at Bristol City Council , for a great session on why we must ...

Really interesting session at E-ACT Leadership Conference on why we must invest in place & civic leadership, leading together across our localities to improve outcomes for children by @hannahwoodhouse.bsky.social

#placebased #LocalAuthorities

www.linkedin.com/posts/e-act_...

ECN trains officers ahead of November elections ECN trains officers ahead of November elections NBC Online Mon, 09/08/2025 - 17:36

#NamibiaElections #ECN #ElectionTraining #LocalAuthorities #Vote2025

#Namibia #MunicipalDebt #GovernmentLoans #FinancialStrain #LocalAuthorities

Two new guides have been launched for developing parklets...

One aimed at communities, the other at #localauthorities 👇

newstartmag.co.uk/articles/a-g... #councils #England #localgov #communities

'Don't Use Youth Fund As Campaign Tool' [New Era] Joseph Kauandenge, president of the Association for Localised Interest (Asoli), has accused regional governors and various political actors of using the government's National Youth Development Fund (NYDF) as a campaign tool ahead of this year's regional and local authorities elections.

#YouthDevelopment #PoliticalCampaigns #Namibia #Elections2023 #LocalAuthorities

Local Authorities Embark On Food Hygiene Training [Namibian] SEVERAL local authorities nationwide are actively involved in food hygiene training initiatives as part of broader efforts to improve public health and safety.

#FoodHygiene #PublicHealth #LocalAuthorities #FoodSafety #HealthTraining

AR to Deregister As an Association [Namibian] The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) says it will deregister as an association when its local authority term ends in November.

#Namibia #AffirmativeRepositioning #PoliticalNews #LocalAuthorities #Deregistration