Surf these sites: ADLO -- Association of Direct Labour Organisations Accounts Commission for Scotland -- Accounts Commission arranges independent external audit of all health service and local government bodies including police and fire authorities British Local Government Index -- UK council''s web site index with clickable maps for each county or area. CLASP -- Consortium which owns a steel building system for use by Local Authorities to provide buildings for education, community, leisure and emergency services. COSLA -- Covention of Scottish Local Authorities Central Buying Consortium -- The largest local authority purchasing consortium in the United Kingdom. This is a restricted access site. 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. English Regional Associations -- The English Regional Associations is a voluntary grouping of local government regional organisations which have been working together over several years to address on-going regional issues of mutual interest. Foundation for IT in Local Government: FITLOG -- We are an independent body that promotes innovation in local democracy and service delivery. Improvement & Development Agency -- UK wide site for Beacon Councils, Best Practice, Best Value and Modernising Government. LARIA -- Local Authorities Research and Intelligence Association 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 Authority Best Value Internet Exhibition -- News, forums and supplier exhibits on-line. 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 Commission for England -- An independent body set up by Parliament. Its task is to review and make recommendations to the Government on whether there should be changes to the structure of local government. 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. Local Government Studies -- Local Government Studies is the leading journal for the study of the politics, administration and management of local affairs. The journal publishes articles which contribute to the better understanding and practice of local government and which are of interest to scholars, policy analysts, policymakers and practitioners. The focus of the journal is on the critical analysis of developments in local governance throughout the world. The editors particularly welcome studies of issues related to European local government. London Governance -- Information on the Greater London Authority including the background to its establishment and details of the Assembly. London Research Centre -- Research and information on urban affairs. 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. Office for Public Management -- Independent centre working to provide management practice and thinking in the delivery of public services. Public Management Foundation -- Public Management Foundation, publishers of The Stakeholder Journal PublicNet -- Forums and documents for UK public service organizations. SLGIU -- Scottish Local Government Information Unit SPD North West -- The Single Programming Document will influence how European money is spent over the period 2000-2006. Trading Standards Net -- A consumer protection gateway to advice and information in the UK. UK Local Government -- Site 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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