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Promotes modern techniques such as best value and benchmarking amongst its members. Profile, services, membership information and news.
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Aims to keep members up to date with trends and developments which affect their work, to provide a forum for the exchange of expertise and experience, and to raise the profile of consultancy within the local government sector.
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Consortium which owns a steel building system for use by Local Authorities to provide buildings for education, community, leisure and emergency services.
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The largest local authority purchasing consortium in the United Kingdom, covering most of the local authorities in south-eastern and central England. (Access restricted to CBC members.)
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Local Government Association initiative to investigate the ways in which elected local councillors are using the Internet.
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Aims to foster prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all. Information about activities and policies.
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Offers information about the work of the EIP Group, a collaboration between UK local councils.
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Report, view, or discuss local problems like graffiti, fly tipping, broken paving slabs, or street lighting.
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Describes the work of the Agency in helping improvement in local authorities, developing the skills of people working in local government and helping local authorities tackle change.
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Gateway to local government-related information published on the web sites of UK central government departments and agencies.
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Guarantees the title to registered land in England and Wales and holds records for land ownership and interests.
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Local Agenda 21 is the process of drawing up and implementing local sustainable development plans. This site provides information on how this is being tackled in the UK. Includes press releases and a discussion forum.
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Established to promote the role and practice of research within the field of local government and provide a supportive network for those conducting or commissioning research. Site provides news and background information on the LARIA plus publications, jobs and features.
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Portal to a range of information on local governance, from the Department for Communities and Local Government.
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The Local Government Association's Internet service 'LGAnet' provides information on the major issues affecting local government and details of current LGA activities.
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Works with local authorities, regional employers and other bodies to lead and create solutions on pay, pensions and the employment contract. Details of their work and information for employees and employers.
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The LGIU is an independent research and information organisation supported by councils and the local government trade unions. The site provides general information on their role and activities, as well as providing updates on the latest legal, political and technical information.
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Includes list of council, county council and borough council websites.
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Details of the ongoing consultation over the future of local government. Includes news releases, policy themes, consultation documents, and an online forum.
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The New Local Government Network promotes the modernisation of local government through vigorous debate and radical thinking.
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Independent centre working to provide management practice and thinking in the delivery of public services.
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Public Management Foundation, publishers of The Stakeholder Journal
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Forums and documents for UK public service organisations.
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The Single Programming Document will influence how European money is spent over the period 2000-2006.
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Provides information about the financing of English local government.
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The representative body for senior strategic managers working in local government, promoting promotes effective local government and providing professional development for its members.
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Exists to promote the professional standing and knowledge of its members throughout England and Wales.
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Explains the role of Local Government in the UK's democratic system. It describes the structure of LG, where the individual fits, the duties and roles of LG and the role of elected members and employees.
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Provider of net services for local council modernisation, including webcasting of council meetings, public consultation, and online voting.
