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We'll be blogging every few days about various topics, so come back soon to see more!

Empowering caterers with technology case study

03 July 2025 By The YPO Team

Rising costs of food, labour, and catering supplies are straining existing tight budgets. At the same time, expectations around allergen safety, sustainability, and compliance continue to grow in the catering industry. Civica provides an effective solution, offering smart, cloud-based catering management and cashless software to help public sector caterers deliver vital services, safely, sustainably, and on a scale.
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Ensuring security and efficiency through audits

30 June 2025 By The YPO Team

In today's fast-paced and highly monitored environment, public sector organisations and local councils face demands to demonstrate efficiency, manage risks, and combat fraud. In this blog, we will delve into three essential internal audit components - Value for Money audits, risk management and anti-fraud solutions, helping the public sector overcome these challenges.
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AI in the workplace: What does the future hold?

16 April 2025 By Penna Team

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the workplace, offering opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve public services. AI represents a powerful tool that can help address long-standing challenges, including resource constraints and the complexity of modern governance. However, the integration of AI also brings potential risks, challenges, and ethical concerns that need careful consideration.
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Shifting towards sustainable water consumption

26 March 2025 By The YPO Team

The impacts of climate change are increasingly felt across the globe. It is predicted that there will be more severe and frequent adverse weather events as the years pass. Conserving and more efficiently using water will be critically important in managing the climate crisis.
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Simpler Recycling: What businesses need to know

21 March 2025 By Cromwell Polythene

As the UK government continues its commitment to a greener, more resourceful future, two major reforms effecting waste management practices are set to take effect in 2025—Simpler Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
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Updates to sustainable waste disposal practices

14 March 2025 By The YPO Team

Separating food waste and recyclables is an important step in supporting the UK’s overall sustainability goals. They help encourage circular economy practices as well as support renewable energy and the lowering of greenhouse gas emissions.
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New heat network regulations for housing providers

21 February 2025 By The YPO Team

UK heat networks are on a trajectory to become a regulated utility in 2025, like gas and electricity, with a major change in the requirements for them to remain compliant. This includes the introduction of minimal technical standards and a consumer protection plan.
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Effective procurement and sustainable tech

03 December 2024 By The YPO Team

Similar to the emergence of digitalisation, there has also been an increased focus on sustainability, with the public sector being a frontrunner for this. Sustainability continues to develop and grow, and this is no different when it comes to I.T. We are seeing first hand a massive uptake in emergency service organisations looking to procure sustainable hardware and software.
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5 ways open network lockers benefit communities

21 October 2024 By Quadient

Parcel lockers are quickly becoming a vital service for towns and cities. They allow local authorities to generate income while providing a secure and convenient way for people to send and receive parcels.
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Understanding standing charges

10 July 2024 By Sam Johnson - Energy Officer at YPO

Energy is a complex world and to add further fuel to the fire we have ‘another’ element of our bill to confuse matters … Standing Charges! These charges are often overlooked yet is a pivotal component that make up your final bill. Understanding these charges is crucial for your organization when you are aiming to manage and reduce your energy expenses.
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