By John Witty More public services are looking at wireless technology where cable is not practical, too expensive, or where it cannot be delivered quickly enough. Some are deterred from looking because of the misconceptions that surround the technology. The author looks at the concerns expressed about security issues, interference with transmission, weather susceptibility and the health dangers posed by microwaves.
There will be fewer new jobs in public administration in the final quarter of this year, according to figures from the recruitment company, Manpower.Overall there has been a 10 per cent drop in the number of employers in the Public Administration and Defence Sector planning to take on more staff compared with the position in the previous quarter.
A single inspectorate for social housing is to be created in an attempt to improve standards of service to tenants of both local authorities and housing associations.The new Housing Inspectorate will come into being from April next year and will be located at the Audit Commission. The Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, also confirmed that there would be an enhanced role for the Housing Corporation in helping to deliver his vision for housing in England as the key investment body delivering good quality homes more quickly in the areas where they were needed most.
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