Between the collapse of 83% of the UK’s department stores, consumers moving online and many high street shops now becoming obsolete, town centres are no longer the beating heart of local economies they once were.

Hearing that we had achieved 98% overall satisfaction was probably the first time in my professional career where I have had an emotional response.

Hannah Dunkerley, Capita business case consultant for local public services, explains how the public sector can fund its role in achieving net zero carbon emissions targets.

How effective asset management can ensure resources are used efficiently, costs are controlled, and assets are maintained to support long-term sustainability.

With the UK set to spend some £48bn on PFI contracts in the next five years, we look at the transfer of assets back to public ownership.

Private Finance initiative (PFI) contracts have been and will be with us for some considerable time but there’s an ever-increasing number of PFI contracts now set to expire.

We consider how prioritising accessibility and embracing diversity can pave the way for urban environments where everyone can thrive.

For the past decade, PFI (private finance initiative) contracts have been in place to support the public sector with the management of their existing estates and facilities.

Explore how strategic estate management helps the public sector cut costs, boost efficiency, and build long-term financial resilience across vital services.

We explore how workforce gaps impact public estates and discuss strategies including AI, training and partnerships, to build a future-ready, resilient public sector.