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IPF e-Government Theme IPF e-Government Theme: Provides news, information and analysis to assist local councils in implementing electronic government. Also gives details of events relating to the CIPFA e-government forum. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.ipf.co.uk/egovernment/ Central Buying Consortium Central Buying Consortium: 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.) (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.cbc.hants.org.uk/ Association of Local Authority Business Consultants Association of Local Authority Business Consultants: 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. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.alabc.org.uk/ Local and Regional Government Local and Regional Government: Portal to a wide range of information on local governance, from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/ SPD North West SPD North West: The Single Programming Document will influence how European money is spent over the period 2000-2006. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.nwpost99.org.uk/ Local Authorities Research and Intelligence Association Local Authorities Research and Intelligence Association: 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, j (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.laria.gov.uk/ Local Government International Bureau Local Government International Bureau: Acts as the European arm of the Local Government Association for England and Wales, aiding local authorities to access European grants, promote local government concerns and influence policy. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.lgib.gov.uk/ Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) Local Government Information Unit (LGIU): 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 a (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.lgiu.gov.uk/ Local Government Association Local Government Association: The Local Government Association's Internet service 'LGAnet' provides information on the major issues affecting local government and details of current LGA activities. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.lga.gov.uk/ New Local Government Network New Local Government Network: The New Local Government Network promotes the modernisation of local government through vigorous debate and radical thinking. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.nlgn.org.uk Modern Local Government - In Touch with the People Modern Local Government - In Touch with the People: UK Government White Paper which sets out a vision of councils listening to the people they serve, building up their communities, working in partnership with others and delivering efficient services to high standards. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/lgwp/index.htm Local Government Websites - Local Council websites, districts, boroughs and counties Local Government Websites - Local Council websites, districts, boroughs and counties: Extensive list of council, county council and borough council websites (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.LocalGovernmentwebsites.co.uk Office for Public Management Office for Public Management: Independent centre working to provide management practice and thinking in the delivery of public services. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.opm.co.uk/ Exchanging Information with the Public Exchanging Information with the Public: Offers information about the work of the EIP Group, a collaboration between UK local councils. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.eipdg.org/ Information for Local Government Information for Local Government: Gateway to local government-related information published on the web sites of UK central government departments and agencies. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.info4local.gov.uk Local Agenda 21 UK Local Agenda 21 UK: 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. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.scream.co.uk/la21/ Employer's Organisation Employer's Organisation: Describes the role of the EO in national negotiations on the pay and conditions of local government employees and in providing advice on employment law and related issues. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.lg-employers.gov.uk/ PublicNet PublicNet: Forums and documents for UK public service organizations. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.publicnet.co.uk/ UKCouncil.net UKCouncil.net: Provider of net services for local council modernisation, including webcasting of council mettings, public consultation, and online voting. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.ukcouncil.net/ Land Registry Land Registry: Guarantees the title to registered land in England and Wales and holds records for land ownership and interests. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.landreg.gov.uk/ Councillor.info Councillor.info: Local Government Association initiative to investigate the ways in which elected local councillors are using the Internet. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.councillor.info Public Management Foundation Public Management Foundation: Public Management Foundation, publishers of The Stakeholder Journal (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.pmfoundation.org.uk/ CLASP CLASP: Consortium which owns a steel building system for use by Local Authorities to provide buildings for education, community, leisure and emergency services. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.clasp.gov.uk/ Trading Standards Net Trading Standards Net: A consumer protection gateway to advice and information in the UK. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.tradingstandards.net/ Improvement and Development Agency Improvement and Development Agency: 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. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.idea.gov.uk/ Office of the Deputy Prime Minister Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: ODPM. Responsible for housing, local government, regeneration, planning and urban and regional issues. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.odpm.gov.uk/ Local Government in the UK Local Government in the UK: Directory of UK Local Authority websites. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.cantufind.com/local-government-in-the-uk.htm Foundation for IT in Local Government Foundation for IT in Local Government: Independent body which promotes innovation in local democracy and service delivery. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.fitlog.com Society of County Treasurers Society of County Treasurers: Provides information about the financing of English local government. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.sctnet.org.uk/ nVision: for e-government application nVision: for e-government application: Offers advice and solutions to achieving UK e-government initiative to get local authority services online by 2005. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.nvision2005.com Society of Local Authority Chief Executives Society of Local Authority Chief Executives: The representative body for senior strategic managers working in local government, promoting promotes effective local government and providing professional development for its members. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.solace.org.uk/ Society of Local Council Clerks Society of Local Council Clerks: Exists to promote the professional standing and knowledge of its members throughout England and Wales. (Local Government and the Regions) http://www.slcc.co.uk/