Local Government
“Just like you” A concept that subtly appeals to the ego
Prepare for an uncomfortable reality: Humans are self-obsessed.If you feel offended, don’t be! It’s not your fault. It’s hard-wired. Not a choice or a personality flaw. Ultimately, it’s what kept your ancestors alive.While the risk of being chased by a sabre-toothed tiger is (thankfully...
If the brief evolves, don’t panic – embrace the opportunity
How staying open to new ideas helped a council unlock more value from a fleet decarbonisation project“Scope creep.” Two words that neither client nor consultancy enjoy hearing. It foretells delayed or over delivery, extra costs and carefully laid project plans heading south. Instinctive...
Local MP welcomes new crack unit to tackle crime on Cambridge’s high streets
Daniel Zeichner, Labour MP for Cambridge, has warmly welcomed the Labour Government’s £30million crackdown on dodgy shops on our high streets. ...
Zero Carbon Communities grant scheme opens
Community groups across South Cambridgeshire can now apply for funding to support projects that cut carbon emissions, boost nature recovery and bring people t ...
Cambridge MP backs clean energy push to cut bills and boost energy security
The Labour MP for Cambridge, Daniel Zeichner, is backing new measures to ramp up this government’s clean energy mission and protect family budgets from shocks on the global stage. ...
Supporting busy teams with practical 90-minute Microsoft Copilot training
Help your team save time, reduce manual work, and get more from Microsoft Copilot. These 90-minute, instructor-led sessions focus on practical skills your team can start using immediately in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. ...
The ‘insider threat’ you might overlook: Proper employee offboarding
Imagine a former employee, maybe someone who didn’t leave on the best of terms. Their login still works, their email still forwards messages, and they can still access the project management tool, cloud storage, and customer database. This is...
Big week for Civic Quarter Project to reimagine Cambridge’s Guildhall, Corn Exchange And Market Square
KEY milestones have been passed this week in Cambridge City Council’s Civic Quarter project to reimagine Cambridge’s Guildhall, Corn Exchange and Market Square – with planning applications approved and temporary measures for cultural events and the market to continue during works which ...
Are you really using Microsoft Word properly? Why structure matters more than you think
Many professionals rely on Microsoft Word every day, yet common habits like using the Enter key for spacing or manually formatting documents can lead to inconsistent results. Following a recent training session with a corporate client, Computer Tutoring highlights why understanding docu...
Council launches ambitious new plans to tackle climate and environment crises in Cambridge
Cambridge City Council has approved four new plans to help build climate resilience, increase tree canopy cover to 20% by 2050, support biodiversity in Cambridge, and get its own operations to net zero by 2030 – as councillors restate and strengthen their commitment to tackling the clim...