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Local and Regional Government - Portal to a wide range of information on local governance, from the 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.

Association for Public Sector Excellence - Informs member Local Authorities about developments in Best Value, best practice and innovations in direct service delivery. Site provides information on APSE, forthcoming events and details of services offered.
Meta Description: [ The Association for Public Service Excellence is the fastest growing local government networking organisation with a dynamic portfolio of services which link almost 300 local authorities into a Best Practice Network. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Association of Local Authority Business Consultants - seminars and events for local government. Adding value to Best Value ]

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.)

CLASP - Consortium which owns a steel building system for use by Local Authorities to provide buildings for education, community, leisure and emergency services.
Meta Description: [ Public Sector organisations collaborating to facilitate the delivery of high quality buildings and strategic procurement arrangements. ]

Councillor.info - Local Government Association initiative to investigate the ways in which elected local councillors are using the Internet.

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.

Exchanging Information with the Public - Offers information about the work of the EIP Group, a collaboration between UK local councils.
Meta Description: [ This page is about the EIP group of local government officers and the customer focus and transformation agendas ]

Foundation for IT in Local Government - Independent body which promotes innovation in local democracy and service delivery.

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.

Information for Local Government - Gateway to local government-related information published on the web sites of UK central government departments and agencies.

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.

Land Registry - Guarantees the title to registered land in England and Wales and holds records for land ownership and interests.
Meta Description: [ Land Registry is the government department responsible to the Lord Chancellor. It is responsible for keeping and maintaining the Land Register of England and Wales. Its main purpose is to register title to land in England and Wales and to record dealings once the land is registered. Established i... ]

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 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, jobs and features.

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.
Meta Description: [ News, policy, and events from the UK's top local government body - encouraging parliament to improve environmenttoward better local government, local democracy and services for local people ]

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 and technical information.
Meta Description: [ The Local Government Information Unit is an independent research and information organisation. We represent the interests of local authorities by providing practical, independent advice, resources and training. Our team of policy analysts are experts in their field, and analyse and interpret nati... ]

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.
Meta Description: [ The LGIB acts principally as the International and European arm of the LGA for England and Wales ]

Local Government Websites - Local Council websites, districts, boroughs and counties - Extensive list of council, county council and borough council websites
Meta Description: [ The full official listing of council,county council and borough council websites ]

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.

New Local Government Network - The New Local Government Network promotes the modernisation of local government through vigorous debate and radical thinking.
Meta Description: [ The New Local Government Network promotes the modernisation of local government through vigorous debate and radical thinking. The Network is both a think tank and campaigning body for change in local government such as directly elected mayors, Best Value, Electoral Reform and new political manage... ]

Office for Public Management - Independent centre working to provide management practice and thinking in the delivery of public services.
Meta Description: [ OPM (the Office for Public Management Ltd) is an independent, not-for-profit public interest company. We work with people to help them improve their management practice and thinking and achieve better social results. ]

Public Management Foundation - Public Management Foundation, publishers of The Stakeholder Journal
Meta Description: [ OPM (the Office for Public Management Ltd) is an independent, not-for-profit public interest company. We work with people to help them improve their management practice and thinking and achieve better social results. ]

PublicNet - Forums and documents for UK public service organizations.
Meta Description: [ The World Wide Web community created for everybody interested in the public sector and its management. ]

Society of County Treasurers - Provides information about the financing of English local government.

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.

Society of Local Council Clerks - Exists to promote the professional standing and knowledge of its members throughout England and Wales.

SPD North West - The Single Programming Document will influence how European money is spent over the period 2000-2006.
Meta Description: [ SPD stands for Single Programming Document. Following an extensive consultation, of which this website is a part, this document will influence how European money is spent over the period 2000-2006. ]

UK Local Government - 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.

UKCouncil.net - Provider of net services for local council modernisation, including webcasting of council mettings, public consultation, and online voting.
Meta Description: [ Public-i Webcasting - Specialists in providing Webcasting and Streaming Media services worldwide. ]