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Arson Control Forum The
Forum began in April 2001 and is a government-led national body seeking
to reduce arson-related deaths, injuries and damage. It brings together
stakeholders such as the fire service, local authorities, the police
service, insurance companies & government departments.
Association of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Authorities Represents
14 local authorities serving a population of 1.5 million people. Its
objectives are: to provide a means for facilitating co-operation
between the constituent authorities, promote the interests of local
government in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, assist member
authorities in the effective performance of their duties and functions
and to pursue issues of common concern to member authorities and to
represent their joint interests to other bodies.
Association of In-plant Printers AIM
is the only professional association for Local Government officers who
are Managers of Printing Units, Copying and Document Centres within
Local Authorities throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
Association of Local Authority Business Consultants (ALABC) A
'not for profit' organisation open to Business Consultants who are
principally employed in Local Government. Its purpose is 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.
Association for Public Service Excellence APSE
was formed in the early 1980's in response to the 1980 Planning and
Land Act and was expanded to deal with the extension of CCT in the 1988
Local Government Act and again when white collar services were
subjected to CCT. With the demise of CCT, APSE has now refocused itself
around Best Value issues; it has some 255 members.
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Best Value Community.com "The
purpose of the BestValueCommunity site is to consolidate on one web
site a unique set of online resources to help Local Government officers
work more effectively and improve the operational performance of their
organisation. The offerings were designed to help Local Government
Officers in the UK to comply with many of the government's directives
regarding Best Value and incorporate ebusiness into their operations."
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Cambridgeshire Association of Local Councils (CALC) CALC
helps its member Town and Parish Councils and Parish Meetings to carry
out their role by providing legal and procedural advice on a day to day
basis.
Care Direct Service
developed by the Department of Health in partnership with some local
councils for people aged 60 years and older and their carers and
relatives. Its aim is to make it easier for older people to get
information and help when they need it.
e-Government Bulletin Email
service covering electronic public services, 'teledemocracy' and the
information society in the UK and worldwide. The Bulletin is a free,
independent publication, aimed at everyone in government, local
government, the social sector and their private sector partners.
East of England Local Government Conference Provides
information of the role, functions and objectives of the EELGC on
behalf of the local authorities in the East of England.
Employers Organisation for Local Government EO
is one half of what used to be the LGMB. It will conduct pay
negotiations; give employment advice: advise on topical personnel
issues, such as European law; promote the interests of local
authorities on pensions; undertake surveys; provide equality advice;
and work closely with a wide range of partners on employer's issues
Exchanging Information with the Public This
web-site offers information about the work of the EIP Group - a
collaboration between UK local councils - moderated by CDW &
Associates Ltd. The EIP Group is dedicated to understanding the
practical issues of making public services more accessible by the
community - information management, organisational development, and the
appropriate use of information and communications technologies
benchmarking - a valuable route to researching and sharing best
practice developing collaborative projects which further the aim of
'best value' for the public. integrating this body of work with
relevant 'Information Society' initiatives.
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Facilitating Inclusion in the North East (FINE) The
website of FINE - the North East SEN Regional Partnership. FINE brings
together twelve Local Education Authorities in the North East of
England with the aim of developing more effective inclusive educational
practices. The project operates with collaboration from stakeholders in
the Health, Social Services, Voluntary and Independent Sectors.
Foundation for Information Technology in Local Government (FITLOG) An
independent non-profit-making body. Their aim is to help senior policy
and decision makers in UK local government understand how information
technology can contribute to developing more effective local democracy
and service delivery.
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Highlands & Islands Partnership Programme (HIPP) Access
to a wide range of information on the Highlands & Islands Special
Transitional Programme, which brings around £200 million of European
funding which, together with public and private resources, supports a
£500 million programme to be invested over the next 6 or 7 years for
the benefit of people in the area.
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Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) IDeA
is the other half of what used to be the LGMB, and conducts peer group
review of local authorities through the Local Government Improvement
Programme, administers the government's beacon services scheme and
publicises good practice. It will continue and greatly expand the areas
of learning and development for councillors, managers and staff,
previously undertaken by the LGMB.
From e-government to e-transformation Details
of how the IDeA is supporting transformation in local government
through innovation, along with some useful resources and information to
help authorities through the process.
Information for Local Government This
site is run by 5 central government departments and provides the first,
online, one-stop gateway for local authorities to get quick and easy
access to local government-related information that is published on the
web sites of central government departments and agencies.
Institute of Trading Standards Administration This
site provides a wealth of information for consumers and businesses,
schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local
councils, business support agencies and trade associations.
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Joint Strategic Planning and Transportation Unit The
Joint Strategic Planning and Transportation Unit (JSPTU) prepares the
Joint Replacement Structure Plan on behalf of the Joint Strategic
Planning and Transportation Committee, it also supports the Committee
and advises the Committee on strategic transport issues. The Joint
Strategic Planning and Transportation Committee is a joint committee of
the four councils of Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bristol
City Council, North Somerset Council and South Gloucestershire Council.
It is responsible for, amongst other things, preparation of the Joint
Replacement Structure Plan.
Jobs go public Jobs go public is one of the the UK's premier sites for Public Sector Jobs including Local Government vacancies.
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LEAP (Life Events Access Project) A
£2million project of which £1.2m is government money from the Invest to
Save programme. It is a partnership project between a group of
Councils. LEAP aims to utilise knowledge management in order to improve
service provision to customers.
Local Authorities coordinating Body on Food and Trading Standards LACOTS
is a UK local government enforcement coordinating body giving advice,
guidance and information on consumer protection, trading standards,
food safety and composition and regulatory best practice.
LGOL Pathfinders This
site is intended to help disseminate information to local governement
authorites on the 25 Local Government Online Pathfinder Projects
established by the DTLR in Spring 2001.
Local Government Association An organisation to represent local authorities in England and Wales, launched in April 1997
Local Government Chronicle LGC publish a number of magazines; their website provides a range of subscription services and election information.
Local Government Commission for England (LGCE) Independent
body set up by Parliament to review and make recommendations on whether
there should be changes to the structure of local government, the
boundaries of individual local authority areas, and their electoral
arrangements.
Local Government Data Unit Wales The
purpose of this unit is to meet the data needs of local and central
government in Wales by ensuring that they are better informed about the
characteristics of the services and activities of local authorities and
of the environment in which they operate.
Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales Established
in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972.Its role is to keep under
review all local government areas in Wales, and the electoral
arrangements for the principal areas, and to make such proposals to the
National Assembly for Wales as seem desirable in the interests of
effective and convenient local government.
Local Government Information Unit The
LGIU provides an information, lobbying, publicity and policy service to
assist its affiliates in meeting its aims. It also provides a forum for
discussion between council politicians, officers and trade unions; and
develops networks to pursue issues of common concern with the voluntary
sector and other organisations.
Local Government News Established
21 years ago for the senior technical and professional officer in local
government, Local Government News regularly carries a wide range of
informative articles and features.
Local Government Ombudsman The
Local Government Ombudsmen investigate complaints of injustice arising
from maladministration by local authorities and certain other bodies.
Local Government Staff Commission for Northern Ireland Established
under the Local Government Act (NI) 1972 for the purpose of exercising
general oversight of matters connected with the recruitment, training
and terms and conditions of employment of officers of district
councils, and of making recommendations to councils on such matters.
Local Business Partnerships Website aimed at helping local councils work with small businesses and cut down red tape.
Local Housing Strategy Guidance (Scotland) Draft
guidance on preparing Local Housing Strategies. The Housing (Scotland)
Act will make it a requirement for local authorities to make a
comprehensive assessment of housing needs and conditions, and to
produce strategies to tackle the housing problems in their areas. his
draft guidance has been prepared primarily for local authorities, but
will also be of interest to those who will be working with councils in
the preparing strategies such as Registered Social Landlords, the
private sector, public and voluntary sector agencies and local
communities.
London Connects London
Connects is a new public sector partnership to lead the development of
electronic and public services across the capital city. It will build
confidence in the development of the information society, respecting
the laws, traditions and languages of London's diverse communities,
whilst nurturing democratic participation, freedom of speech and
privacy in the practice of electronic government.
London Research Centre London's
leading provider of information, research, analysis and consultancy,
recognised for its impartiality, and serving all 33 London local
authorities
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National Anti Fraud Network (NAFN) NAFN
deals with all types of local authority fraud, including Housing
Benefits, Student Awards, Trading Standards, grant applications, false
invoicing and internal investigations. Since its formation, NAFN has
helped councils identify numerous frauds which have resulted in
considerable savings to the taxpayer. Currently, approximately 230
Local Authorities in England and Wales are fully paid up members of
NAFN.
National Association of Local Councils NALC
represents some 10,000 town, parish and community councils across
England and Wales. It is the leading organisation tasked with
protecting the rights and representing the interests of these councils.
OGC Energy Offers expertise in the procurement of gas, electricity, liquid fuels and associated services for public sector customers.
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Parliamentary Monitoring and Intelligence Service (PAMIS) The
LGA's Parliamentary Monitoring and Intelligence Service is a specialist
intelligence service which builds upon the unique position of the LGA
in national and local government and provides coverage of all aspects
of government and political affairs.
Planning Officers' Society The Planning Officers' Society web site provides information about the Good Practice Guide & relevant links.
publicsector.org The
staff benefits site for public sector employees. Launched at the SOCPO
conference in March 2000, they offer a free service to all local
government employees giving discounts on a wide range of conventional
and fairly traded goods and services.
Scottish Local Government Information Unit The
Scottish Local Government Information Unit (SLGIU) was established in
1984 as a local authority Joint Committee, to provide information and
research services for Scottish local authorities and local authority
trade unions.
Signposts to Government from Kable Ltd Focuses
on information age government, with news and views on policy and
business issues related to electronic era government. This an
editorially independent news based site, updated weekly and access is
free.
Smarter Partnerships Launched
by The Local Government National Training Organisation (LGNTO) it
features: interactive tools to help work through partnership issues and
develop skills for partnership working, case studies and resources to
help users learn and make a difference on the ground.
Society of County Treasurers The
Society of County Treasurers is primarily a forum for the discussion of
financial, management, personnel and other matters affecting local
government generally, and English County Councils in particular.
Society of Local Council Clerks The Society exists to promote the professional standing and knowledge of its members throughout England and Wales.
Society of Public Information Networks SPIN
is an association linking public and private sector organisations
involved in, or wishing to become involved in, the electronic
dissemination of public information.
Society of IT Management SOCITM 's primary objective is to promote the effective and efficient use of IT in Local Government and the Public Sector.
The Society liaises with LACOTS and provides advisers to CoSLA on Scottish matters. It has it's own constitution but is also a section of the Trading Standards Institute (TSI).
The Society meets four times a year with the express objective of
properly co-ordinating the enforcement activities of discrete trading
standards services across the country.
SOLACE The
representative body for senior strategic managers working in local
government. The Society promotes effective local government and
provides professional development for its members.
South West Regional Assembly Voluntary
grouping of councillors from local authorities in the region and
representatives of various sectors with a role in the region's
economic, social and environmental well being. Together with the seven
other regional chambers in England, the South West Regional Assembly
has been given a specific role by the Government to scrutinise and
monitor the work of the appropriate Regional Development Agency. In the
South West, the Assembly also acts as the Regional Planning Body for
the region.
Syniad The Improvement, Development and Employers' Agency for Local Government in Wales.
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The Tayside Valuation Joint Board In
Scotland, Assessors are responsible for Valuation for Rating and
Banding for Council Tax. In addition, most are responsible for
Electoral Registration.
UK Local Government The
gateway to news, information and resources from the Local Government
Association and partner organisations offering support and services to
local authorities.
UNISON Represents over 750,000 local government workers from senior managers to manual workers.
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Wales Wide Web A wide range of information, including useful contact names, addresses and phone numbers for the Welsh local authorities.
West Midlands Local Government Association A
website which aims to provide a guide to the work of the Association,
the WMLGA Committees and their partner organisations. Furthermore, they
hope that the site will assist to increase networking opportunities
around the West Midlands region.
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Organ Donation Online Registration
The National Assembly for Wales have launched a website which allows people to register their wishes to become organ donors.
National Clinical Assessment Authority (NCAA)
The National Clinical Assessment Authority (NCAA) has recently updated
its website and is now extremely keen to promote its work within the
health community.
The NCAA is a special health authority set up as one of the central
elements of the NHS' modernisation plans to ensure the high quality of
healthcare. The Authority's aim is to provide a support service to the
NHS when concerns over the performance of an individual doctor are
raised.
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