All Archive Titles articles – Page 930
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Not necessarily foul play
The article "Government to probe Supporting People costs as it hands over an extra £400m" (24 October, page 15) infers that the (alleged) £400m increase was due to providers increasing the cost of existing schemes. Many new schemes came online after councils estimated costs (in December 2002) at £1.4bn: this ...
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Archive TitlesStudying The Form
A survey conducted by Reliance Security in conjunction with the readership of Security Management Today has revealed overwhelming support for regulation of the private security industry among security managers. Indeed, as we report, those managers directly responsible for in-house teams are eager to see their own security personnel licensed by ...
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Peabody pioneers portable flats for key workers
Tiny, light prefab units could be easily dismantled and moved from site to site
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Rural feedback
Robin Tetlow's comments are an impressive response to what seems to be a provocative proposal ("Rural exceptions: no longer the rule", 17 October, page 34). Having just completed a 12-month exercise to bring forward exception sites in partnership with high-growth district councils and a registered social landlord, I believe the ...
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Notting Hill's 'scope for improvement' fuels fears of tougher inspections
Notting Hill Housing Group has become the latest big name to fall foul of the Audit Commission after inspectors said its services had "scope for improvement".
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Archive TitlesShred of evidence
Vulnerability of the information asset is crucial for all blue chip organisations. Many companies are well versed in protecting their PC-based sensitive information, but how many security managers out there are really getting to grips with safeguarding vital paper-based documentation? John Julian proffers a beginners' guide for in-house professionals.
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Facing 'The Enemy Within'
Chief executive officers and other Members of the Board generally enjoy access to more of the company IT systems and networks than most other people in the organisation, but they're often the least technical users with little appreciation of the havoc their actions can cause. Just how big ...
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Thinking of the end users
In the not-too-distant future property developers, building owners and even tenants will begin to demand and expect truly integrated systems. Where do security managers and their officer teams fit in with this desire, and what are the major points in-house professionals will have to bear in mind? We ...
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Archive TitlesMoD guard dogs shine at trials
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Guard Service ANNUAL DOG trials recently took place at Gibraltar Barracks in Minley, Surrey, at which handler Gary Claxton and his dog Duval – representing ATR Lichfield – were crowned Trial Champions.
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Archive TitlesSteps in the wrong direction
Sir – I'd like to comment on Steve O'Neil's recent article in Security Management Today ('Which Recruitment Agency?', Career Development, SMT, October 2003, pp69-70).
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A democratic decision
I would like to clarify an important point relating to Anchor Trust’s decision to remunerate its board members and chairman (“Get your house in order”, 24 October, page 18). The decision was taken after due consideration by the board as a whole and was ratified at Anchor’s annual general meeting ...
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Hill: Crossrail 'not integral' to Thames Gateway
Housing and planning minister Keith Hill has worried Thames Gateway regeneration groups by insisting it is feasible without the Crossrail transport scheme.
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Controlling the hype
Much has already been written about IP. Indeed, it might be argued that there has already been far too much talking, while we've seen plenty of people throwing their hats into the ring offering to be an expert. Now's the right time for a little more considered thought, and to ...
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Wage rises "could be crippling" for top companies
A staggering 51% of the UK security industry will be unable to afford the 4.1% average wage increase estimated across the sector in 2004. Salary negotiations are set to be "fraught".
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Time for a change?
The government wants to overhaul the way council staff do their jobs, making them work different hours with fewer benefits. Saba Salman reports on reactions to proposals that deal a death blow to nine-to-five working
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Archive TitlesHow To … be a design champion
Looking for development grant? Better get a design champion.
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Don't worry Gerald, we're on the case
New chairman Peter Dixon tackles Gerald Kaufman's wish list for the Housing Corporation
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A suitable case for treatment
Housing professionals' stress levels are rising and the problem is threatening staff retention and morale. In new research for Housing Today, Robert Smith outlines the scale of the problem – and what people are doing about it
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Archive TitlesCarry on streaming
Where is video-over-IP going to take the surveillance industry in the years ahead? To answer this question for end users, we take a step back in time by examining the birth of the DVR and expanding bandwidths, then speculates that Ethernet CCTV could give rise to systems which ...