Police authorities and other law enforcement employers are being urged to contribute to a new, holistic approach to strategic workforce planning. Skills for Justice, the Sector Skills Council for Justice says that approach will ensure the proposed Sector Skills Management Strategy will have the best chance of achieving the radical skills overhaul that is needed.

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Local Government think-tank, the LGIU has launched a centre for local sustainability to develop practical and challenging projects to help councils deal with issues stretching from the global to the local. The new centre has unveiled the first of its projects – Carbon Trading Councils and Carbon Zero Councils – which it will be working on over the next year.

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By Rob Baggott The Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy published in 2004 included the drinks industry as a key partner in tackling alcohol problems, but many professionals and agencies dealing with the consequences of alcohol misuse are skeptical. This feature charts the progress of the strategy. It describes how the drinks industry is seeking to meet its social responsibilities as well as protecting brand names and remaining competitive.