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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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