Local Government Chronicle
5 September 2002
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31 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CUMBRIA'S INDEPENDENT FOOT & MOUTH INQUIRY REPORT
Today, the independent public inquiry into foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Cumbria in 2001 publishes its report. Th... -
ANALYSIS - KENT PICKS ITS OWN IN FACE OF STAFF CRISIS
While the debates over inspection, funding and public/private partnerships rage on, the public sector is crumbling ... -
APPOINTMENT OF NEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO BOOST RECYCLING OF PACKAGING WASTE
Environment minister Michael Meacher today announced the appointment ... -
APPOINTMENT OF NEW HEAD OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES UNIT
Allan Davies has been appointed the new head of the local ... -
BEECHAM SPEECH TO WLGA CONFERENCE (FULL TEXT)
LGA chair Jeremy Beecham's speech to the WLGA annual conference on Friday: ... -
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BC RATED FAIR FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
The sustainable transport service provided by Blackburn with Darwen BC is fair and has promising prospects for impr... -
BLOWING THE DUST OFF MUSEUM GUIDANCE
The Charity Commission has published new guidance for museums and ... -
BOSTON SCORES ONE STAR FOR WASTE COLLECTION, RECYCLING AND STREET CLEANING
The waste collection, recycling and street cleaning services provided by Boston BC are fair but have uncertain pros... -
BRADFORD MBC ELECTION VOTE COUNT 'MISTAKEN'
A top judge today ordered a recount of votes cast in the hotly disputed election for Bradford's Little Horton ward.... -
BRAINTREE DC RATED FAIR FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT
The waste management service provided by Braintree DC is fair with uncertain prospects for improvement, according t... -
CAMBRIDGESHIRE CC LIBRARIES FAIR, INCLUDING DOORSTEP SERVICE FOR THE HOUSEBOUND
The library service provided by Cambridgeshire County Council is fair but has uncertain prospects of significant im... -
CAMDEN LBC'S HOUSING SYSTEMS STREAMLINED FOR£1.6M
Camden LBC is upgrading its housing department systems to improve ... -
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT LISTENS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S CALLS FOR NEW GUIDELINES ON SCHOOL CHECKS
The LGA and the Employers' Organisation today welcomed Estelle Morris's announcement on the change in guidelines fo... -
CENTRAL/LOCAL FORUM COMES UNDER ATTACK
Local government policy is not being influenced by the central/local partnership, according to Local Government Inf... -
CERTAIN ACTIVITIES AT EDUCATIONAL CENTRE WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AMENITY
The proprietors of a London educational centre have failed in the latest round of a challenge to refusal of plannin... -
CHILD PROTECTION BILL UNVEILED
Proposed legislation to stop 'unsuitable' people working with children was unveiled by the Executive yesterday. ... -
COMMENT - RECRUITMENT CRISIS WILL KILL LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Recruitment and retention has been brought into the spotlight again by an Audit Commission report which admits ther... -
COMMUNICATION FAILURE LEAVES UK UNGUARDED AGAINST TERRORISM
A lack of consultation from central government means some councils are ill-equipped to deal with the possible conse... -
CONSULTATION ON HOW ELECTIONS ARE FUNDED
The Electoral Commission has today launched a consultation on the way elections are financed. ... -
CONSULTING GANDOLF OVER HEAVY RAINFALL IMPLICATIONS
The recent floods in Europe have highlighted how vulnerable we all ... -
COUNCIL CHIEF GETS KEY CORRECTIONAL SERVICES POST
Liverpool City Council chief executive David Henshaw will look look at improving delivery mechanisms for the new Co... -
COUNCIL CONVENOR TO LEAD CROFTERS COMMISSION
Highland Council convenor David Green has been appointed chairman of the Crofters Commission. ... -
COUNCIL LEADERS LOOK AT MIDLANDS AIRPORT OPTIONS
The leaders of the seven West Midlands district councils have discussed the options for future airport capacit... -
COUNCIL PROSECUTES OVER HEALTH AND SAFETY DEATH
Fines imposed on Exel Europe Limited and Taskmaster Resources Limited ... -
'COUNCIL WEBCASTING GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH'
More than 22,000 people have 'attended' their local council meetings by logging on to the council debates broadcast... -
COUNCILS EXPLORE CROSS-BORDER WORKING
- Berwick Borough and Scottish Borders Councils meet in advance of October Anglo-Scottish Conference ... -
COUNCILS WELCOME AUDIT COMMISSION WALES APPOINTMENT
The WLGA has today welcomed the appointment of Clive Grace, currently chief executive of Torfaen CBC, as the direct... -
CRB CRISIS: 'CHIEF EXEC ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSPORT AGENCY FIASCO '
Conservatives in local government have today reacted angrily to the news that the chief executive of the Criminal R... -
CROSS CUTTING REVIEW CHALLENGES GOVERNMENT AND THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
A blueprint to transform the way government and the voluntary and ... -
DIARY - TOULMIN SMITH
Last week LGC revealed a great deal about chief executives, such as their motivation, their top salaries and their ... -
DIRECTORS APPOINTED TO TAKE FORWARD AUDIT COMMISSION STRATEGY
The Audit Commission has appointed directors to some of the key posts within the re-shaped organisation. ... -
DISAPPOINTMENT AS GOVERNMENT KEEPS ITS GRIP ON REPORT'S POWERS
The government has decided to hold on to a host of key powers despite being told to hand them over to councils. ... -
'DON'T WASTE SPENDING REVIEW CASH ON PRIVATE PROFITS ' - UNION
Unison today called on the Scottish Executive to ensure that it spends the additional£4.1bn allocated to Scotland ... -
DURHAM CC SCORES TWO STARS FOR CULTURAL SERVICES
The cultural services provided by Durham CC are good and have promising prospects for improvement, according to an ... -
E GOVERNMENT IS ESSENTIAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT - SAYS CHESHIRE'S LABOUR GROUP LEADER
E-government is essential for local government - says Cheshire CC opposition Labour group leader Derek Bateman. ... -
E-GOV.UK - CHATROOM
Bringing the UK online ... -
ENCOURAGEMENT ON EMPTY SOCIAL WORKER POSTS
A new survey of social services departments shows they are introducing more ... -
ENCOURAGEMENT ON EMPTY SOCIAL WORKER POSTS - UNION REACTION
Unison, the UK's largest union representing 300,000 social care staff, has ... -
FEATURES - BUNKER MENTALITY
While some prepare their emergency shelters, others claim the government is keeping them in the dark, Jon Hanlon fi... -
FIDDLING COUNCIL FINANCE OFFICER SENT DOWN FOR FRAUD
Hamida Jallo-Jamboria, aged 41, was sentenced to six months imprisonment for charges relating to a seven year housi... -
FIREFIGHTER'S DISPUTE HOTS UP
The first national strike by firefighters for 25 years may go ahead, after pay discussions broke down this week. ... -
FIRST LOCAL FINANCE INITIATIVE FOR RURAL AREAS
Getting a business loan or simple financial advice, or finding an ... -
FIRST MINISTER STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH (FULL TEXT OF SPEECH)
Economic growth is a key priority for the Executive, first minister Jack McConnell told the Institute of Directors ... -
FRONT LINE FIRST - DENNIS REED IMPROVES PARTNERSHIP
It is time to challenge the government and the Local Government Association on the benefits of the central/local pa... -
FRONT LINE FIRST - EDUCATION
The row over Anastasia Fedotova, the deaf student who gained six As at A level but failed to get a place at Braseno... -
FRONT LINE FIRST - FINANCE
The Scottish local government bill is a significant step forward in the modernisation of local government. Proposal... -
FRONT LINE FIRST - LAW
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is nearly upon us. As I explained (LGC, August 23) councils have to produce the... -
FRONT LINE FIRST - SOCIAL SERVICES
targeted money in the last five years has led to the development of innumerable flagship social care services. Howe... -
FUTURE FOR MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
A consultation into options for the development of Scotland's museums and galleries has been launched. ... -
'GOOD' RATING FOR WARWICKSHIRE'S LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICES
The library and information service provided by Warwickshire CC is good and has excellent prospects for improvement... -
GOVERNMENT AGENCY SPEARHEADS GREEN ELECTRICITY DRIVE
Midlands Environment Agency staff are masterminding the organisation's switchover to green electricity supplies for... -
GOVERNMENT CONSULTS TO BETTER MEET PENSION NEEDS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) today published a ... -
GUIDANCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ISSUED TO LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITIES IN WALES
Local planning authorities in Wales are to receive guidance from the Welsh Assembly Government to ensure that Unita... -
HALF-YEAR RESULTS AND MAJOR STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES
Zurich Financial Services Group has announced a program of strategic initiatives to sharpen its business focus, imp... -
HARLOW DC RATED POOR FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT, BUT PROSPECTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROMISING
The waste management service provided by Harlow DC is poor but has promising prospects for improvement, according t... -
HARLOW MOVING FORWARD ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - PLUS COUNCIL RESPONSE
Harlow Council is strengthening and improving its management arrangements according to an independent report by the... -
HOME SECRETARY PRAISES HOUSING GROUPS WORK TO HELP BUILD STRONG ACTIVE COMMUNITIES
Housing associations have an important role in ensuring their services are provided in a way that unites and streng... -
HONEST APPROACH FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION
Councils are being asked their views on how the public should be given access to their records and files. ... -
IMPROVEMENT IN HOUSING BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION LEADS TO DRAMATIC FALL IN COMPLAINTS TO THE OMBUDSMEN (ENGLAND)
Last year, the three local government ombudsmen for England reported on the ... -
INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE FIRE SERVICE ANNOUNCED
The fire service minister, Nick Raynsford, announced today that the government is launching an independent review o... -
INTERVENTION PLANNED IN FIREFIGHTER DISPUTE
The government wants to intervene in the firefighters' pay dispute after negotiations between the Fire Brigades Uni... -
IS LOCAL GOVERNMENT ABOUT TO BREAK FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW THROUGH IGNORANCE?
Members of the local government sector, including many bodies who provide services at a local level are being encou... -
ISLINGTON LBC LAUNCHES LANDLORD INSURANCE SCHEME
Islington LBC's new landlord insurance scheme got underway on 2 September in a ... -
JUDGE GIVES HAVERING LBC LEAVE TO GET ITS 'TACKLE IN ORDER' OVER GYPSY EVICTIONS
Havering LBC today began a high court bid to have five travellers encamped on Hogbar Farm jailed for contempt of co... -
KEN ADMITS LITTLE CHANCE OF STOPPING TERRORISTS
There is little the state can do to prevent a suicidal terrorist wreaking destruction, Ken Livingstone has said. ... -
KENT FIREFIGHTERS SUPPORT STRIKE ACTION
Union officials from Kent Fire Brigade have voted unanimously to support a ballot for discontinuous strike action i... -
LABOUR REBELS FORCE REFERENDUM PETITION
Stockton-on-Tees BC could be forced into a mayoral referendum by a town council which claims the existing cabinet s... -
LANCASHIRE CC TO BROADCAST CABINET MEETINGS ON THE INTERNET
Lancashire CC will be the first local authority in the North West to broadcast its cabinet meetings on the internet... -
LAUNCH OF GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE ON LOCATING RURAL SERVICES
A good practice guide that will help key policy makers to improve ... -
LESS COMPLAINTS FOR HOUSING BENEFITS
Councils have made dramatic improvements to their housing benefit services in the last year, according to the local... -
'LET US BUILD A NEW POLITICAL CONSENSUS' - PRIME MINISTER
Speech by the prime minister, Tony Blair, to the Trades Union Congress, Blackpool ... -
LGC - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Empty promises ... -
LGC NEWS BRIEFS
The Standards Board for England is to proceed with an investigation into Islington LBC leader Steve Hitchins (Lib D... -
'LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVE KEY ROLE TO PLAY IN DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM'
Local authorities needed a greater understanding of the importance of tourism to their local economy, and may not f... -
LOCAL GOVERNMENT HAS KEY ROLE IN IMPROVING HEALTH, SAYS MINISTER (FULL SPEECH)
Local government has an important role to play in securing future improvements in the health of our communities, he... -
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMEN INVESTIGATION REPORTS ISSUED SINCE 22 AUGUST
Local settlement reports ... -
LONDON MAYOR ROLES OUT RED RUG FOR HACKS
The London mayor's office has pulled out all the stops to make journalists feel loved at the first of Ken Livingsto... -
LONDON MAYOR SIGNS UP EXTRA WARDENS
Wardens are set to play a 'vital part' in tackling crime in the capital, according to London's mayor. ... -
LONDON TEENAGERS GET PERSONAL ADVICE
Youngsters in west London are to get their own personal advisers to talk to them about everything from education an... -
'LONDONERS RUNNING UP MASSIVE DEBT ON EARTH'S RESOURCES'
Londoners consume more than three times their fair share of the earth's resources, according to a new report publis... -
LONG STERM STRATEGY TO STALL SCHOOL RUN
Research into what motivates parents to drive their children to school has been published. ... -
MAJOR FAILINGS AT ROSSENDALE TO RESULT IN CLOSE MONITORING - PLUS COUNCIL'S RESPONSE
Rossendale BC is among the worst-run districts in the country, an Audit Commission report out today says. The borou... -
MAN SUES SCHOOL GOVERNORS AND ESSEX CC OVER FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE DYSLEXIA
A man who claims his old school's failure to diagnose and deal with his dyslexia wrecked his education and employme... -
MARKET REPORT - FEARS OVER BACK-DOOR CONTROL USING PFI
Private finance initiatives look likely to become councils' largest single source of capital funding in three year'... -
MARKET REPORT - LOCALS BLOCK FIFE'S FACILITY
Fife Council has turned down plans for a waste management facility after receiving about 2,000 local objections to ... -
MARKET REPORT - NEWCASTLE STAYS WITH IN-HOUSE IT
Newcastle City Council is to keep its IT services in-house after rejecting a bid from BT. ... -
MARKET REPORT - WATFORD BITES PRIVATE BULLET
Watford BC is preparing to address a worsening financial crisis by outsourcing its services. ... -
MET POLICE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION - CHAIR OF THE METROPOLITAN POLICE AUTHORITY
Statement by MPA chair Toby Harris: ... -
MINISTER PRAISES OBJECTIVE 1 'FIRST' FOR WEST WALES
Economic development minister Andrew Davies has praised an innovative recycling centre in Llanelli, the first of it... -
MINISTER RECOGNISES EXCELLENCE IN ACTION
THE WINNERS OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE (APSE) ... -
MINISTERS MEAN MORE TO STAFF THAN RESIDENTS
Senior staff at councils in England feel government policy is more important than the views of residents, according... -
MORE COMPUTERS IN SCHOOLS THAN EVER BEFORE - SCHOOLS MINISTER
Schools minister Catherine Ashton has welcomed new figures showing ... -
NEW ADVICE FOR MOBILE AND INTERNET USERS
New advice to help consumers make the most of the wide range of ... -
NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM AT 4ps
Chris Wilson has joined 4ps as executive director. With a background in the energy, utility and infrastucture secto... -
NEW MEMBERS NEEDED FOR PARKS AUTHORITIES
New members will be appointed to the following national park and broads authorities, environment, food and rural af... -
NEW PENSION FUND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS AT SCOTTISH BORDERS
Following a review and advised by its consultants, William M Mercer, Scottish Borders Council has advertised for a ... -
NEW POLL REVEALS AGEISM IS RIFE IN THE WORKPLACE
A new online poll has revealed that 60 per cent of human resources professionals believe that ageism is the most co... -
NICK RAYNSFORD'S SPEECH TO APSE CONFERENCE
Speech by Nick Raynsford to the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) ... -
NORTH TYNESIDE RATED FAIR FOR SPORT AND LEISURE
The sport and leisure service provided by North Tyneside Council is fair with uncertain prospects for improvement, ... -
NORTH WEST HAS KEY ROLE IN JOINING SCIENCE AND BUSINESS
Science and business in Manchester and the North West can provide a ... -
NURSERY STAFF NEED REVIEW TO GIVE THEM CLEAR CAREER CHOICES - UNION
UNISONScotland today called on the Scottish Executive to set up a review into early years education and childcare, ... -
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER APPOINTS ITS FIRST COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
The first communications director of the office of the deputy prime ... -
OPINION - HOLDING BACK
WHILE NEW LABOUR has shown a radical vision in some elements of its local government reform plan, when it comes to ... -
OPTIONS FOR SCOTLAND'S AIRPORTS
Protecting development options for all Scotland's airports is vital to build on their strengths, an aviation confer... -
PAUL KIRBY TO LEAVE THE AUDIT COMMMISSION
Audit Commission director of inspection, Paul Kirby, has decided to leave the commission at the end of October. Mr ... -
POWYS DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SERVICE IS 'FAIR'
Powys CC's development control service is described as 'fair with uncertain prospects for improvement' in an indepe... -
PROMISING PROSPECTS FOR SALISBURY DC'S SPORTS AND LEISURE SERVICE
The sports and leisure services provided by Salisbury DC are good and have promising prospects to improve, accordin... -
PROPOSED BLUEPRINT FOR HULL COUNCIL CHANGE MOVES FORWARD FOR APPROVAL
A comprehensive Action Plan to tackle the 74 ... -
PROSTITUTE SCHEME SPREADS ROUND THE UK
A scheme to get prostitutes off the street and into full-time jobs could be introduced across the country after the... -
PUBLIC SAY 'YES' TO UK ONLINE INTERACTIVE
A new design and navigation for the UK online interactive service has ... -
PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT PROGRESS ON FRAUD AND ERROR
The Department for Work and Pensions has Public Service Agreement ... -
PUBLIC TREASURER - COMMENT
Turn on and tune in to alternative investments ... -
PUBLIC TREASURER - ETHICAL WATCH
Doubtless carbon dioxide levels were just a little higher earlier this week as some 65,000 delegates completed the ... -
PUBLIC TREASURER - FINAL SCORE IS A REAL BORE
Could the comprehensive performance assessment replace the beautiful game? Chelsea fan Mike Taylor is having a mare... -
PUBLIC TREASURER - POOLED FUN IN THE MODERN ERA
What are we looking for in money market funds? Amanda Walker takes a look at the options available ... -
REACTION TO FUEL POVERTY REPORT
Energy efficiency charity National Energy Action (NEA) has welcomed the trade and industry committee's fuel poverty... -
REDEFINING JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AT DEFRA
Secretary of state at Defra Margaret Beckett today announced some ... -
REGIONAL E-STRATEGIES ESSENTIAL TO MAXIMIZE BENEFITS FROM ALL REGIONAL INVESTMENT SAYS REPORT
The English regions must start developing e-strategies now if they are to maximise the returns on current investmen... -
ROSSENDALE ESCAPES INTERVENTION
Rossendale BC has been branded one of the worst-run councils in the country by the Audit Commission. ... -
ROUNDUP OF LOCAL AUTHORITY STORIES IN THE NATIONAL PRESS - UPDATED 10:50HRS
IN DEPTH: WILL FIREFIGHTING HARM PREPARATIONS FOR WAR? ... -
ROUNDUP OF LOCAL AUTHORITY STORIES IN THE NATIONAL PRESS - UPDATED 11:35HRS
LABOUR£9M IN RED DESPITE REINING IN COSTS ... -
ROUNDUP OF LOCAL AUTHORITY STORIES IN THE NATIONAL PRESS - UPDATED 12:30HRS
AMEY'S PFI EQUITY SALES TO EXCLUDE TUBE PPP ... -
ROUNDUP OF LOCAL AUTHORITY STORIES IN THE NATIONAL PRESS - UPDATED 14:55HRS
VETTING #1: GOVERNMENT ATTACKS CAPITA OVER DELAY ... -
ROUNDUP OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT STORIES IN THE NATIONAL PRESS - UPDATED 11:40HRS
PRIME MINISTER FACES UNION REVOLT OVER 'TWO-TIER' WORKFORCE ... -
ROUNDUP OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT STORIES IN THE REGIONAL PRESS - UPDATED 14:40HRS
RUNWAY OPPOSITION GATHERS PACE ... -
ROUNDUP OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT STORIES IN THE REGIONAL PRESS - UPDATED 15:40HRS
COUNCIL UNVEILS ACTION PLAN TO AVOID INTERVENTION ... -
ROUNDUP OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT STORIES IN THE REGIONAL PRESS - UPDATED 15:50HRS
NEWHAM LBC SOCIAL WORKER IN AINLEE WALKER CASE GIVES EVIDENCE ... -
ROUNDUP OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT STORIES IN THE REGIONAL PRESS - UPDATED 17:20HRS
POLICE CHIEF OFFERS TO BUY HEROIN FOR ADDICTS ... -
ROUNDUP OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT STORIES IN THE REGIONAL PRESS - UPDATED 17:35HRS
IN DEPTH: MIDLANDS TEACHERS STILL WAITING FOR VETTING ALL-CLEAR BEFORE RESUMING WORK ... -
SCRUTINEER - AN INSPECTOR CALLS
OFSTED ... -
SCRUTINEER - VOCAL POINT
The government is unwilling to put discrimination of the disabled on a par with ... -
SHAKE UP OF ELECTORAL REGISTRATION SYSTEM ENABLES PUBLIC TO OPT OUT OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE REGISTER
For the first time in the history of British democracy, citizens of the UK can choose whether or not commercial com... -
SOCIAL SERVICES NEED OVERHAUL
Far-reaching reform of social services is needed if children are to be cared for and protected properly, according ... -
SOLACE DISMISSES FEARS OVER RETURN OF PROFITS TO THE SOCIETY
Concerns have been raised about whether SOLACE Enterprises should pay some of its thousands of pounds of profit bac... -
SOUTH NORFOLK WINS TWO STAR RATING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
The environmental health service provided by South Norfolk DC is good and has promising prospects for improvement, ... -
STAFF QUIT OVER RED TAPE, WORKLOAD AND CASH CRISIS
By political correspondent Varya Shaw ... -
STATUTORY HOMELESSNESS: ENGLAND SECOND QUARTER 2002
This Release provides information on local authorities' activities ... -
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL: FAIR FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
The repairs and maintenance service provided by Stoke on Trent City Council is fair but has poor prospects for impr... -
SUBSTANTIVE PROPOSALS FOR 21st CENTURY REFORM OF HOUSE OF COMMONS
Robin Cook, leader of the house, today welcomed a wide-ranging ... -
TEACHER CHECKS HURT SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF
The crisis engulfing the criminal vetting system is affecting social services, it has emerged. ... -
TEACHING ASSISTANTS MAKING MORE WORK
Teaching assistants have had a mixed impact on the classroom, according to a new report. ... -
TEACHING ASSISTANTS MAKING MORE WORK
Teaching assistants have had a mixed impact on the classroom, according to a new report. ... -
TFL BACKS TRANSPORT TO COPE WITH CHANGING
London's transport services will be able to cope with the estimated 20,000 extra passengers expected to travel to w... -
'THE CHILDREN LABOUR HAS LEFT BEHIND'
The Conservative Party today launched an education pamphlet, 'The Children Left Behind', highlighting the serious p... -
TIME SERVERS BARRED FROM IDEA TOP JOB
Time-serving bureaucrats are not welcome to step into Mel Usher's shoes as executive director of the Improvement & ... -
TIME UP FOR WATFORD IMPROVEMENTS
Watford BC has been told it must agree an improvement plan with the Audit Commission by the end of the month. ... -
TOP MARKS AGAIN FOR KIRKLEES
Kirklees MBC has another top accolade for one if its services. Inspectors from the Audit Commission rated the counc... -
TORBAY COUNCIL LEISURE SERVICES RATED 'FAIR'
The leisure services provided by Torbay Council are fair but have uncertain prospects for improvement, according t... -
TRAFFORD MBC SCORES ONE STAR FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
The repairs and maintenance service provided by Trafford MBC is fair and has promising prospects for improvement, a... -
TRANSPORT MINISTER TO MODERNISE BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Transport minister John Spellar announced today a new national, ... -
TUC BACKS FIREFIGHTERS
The Trades Union Congress in Blackpool yesterday, unanimously ... -
UNION SAYS NO TO 'AVERAGE SALARY' PENSION SCHEME IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Unison has warned that local government workers could face a significant reduction in pension benefits if they move... -
UNISON CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ADDRESS RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION CRISIS IN PUBLIC SERVICES
The government's notion that 'private is better' is contributing to a negative public image of public services, Uni... -
UP TO£1.3M IN FAMILY SUPPORT
Voluntary organisations across the country will be invited to apply ... -
VOTER AWARENESS PROMOTION AND BLACK & MINORITY ETHNIC REGISTRATION CAMPAIGNS LAUNCHED
The Electoral Commission today launched Britain's first ever cinema advertising campaign for voter awareness. It fe... -
WASTE RECYCLING LIAISON OFFICER BEGINS WORK
A liaison officer for sustainable waste management and recycling has been appointed in Scotland, the Executive has ... -
WATFORD BC MUST ACT NOW TO IMPROVE SERVICES - PLUS COUNCIL RESPONSE
Watford BC must act quickly to improve its services, according to an Audit Commission report out today. ... -
WELSH FIREFIGHTERS SUPPORT BALLOT FOR NATIONAL STRIKE ACTION
Professional firefighters and emergency fire control staff across ... -
WORK LIFE - PEOPLE
Janet Barber seeks out the latest management moves in local government ... -
WORK LIFE - TOMORROW'S PEOPLE
Christine Marshall, Head of Finance and Information Technology, Boston BC ... -
WORK LIFE - WHERE IS EVERYONE?
Maggie Dwyer outlines what steps local government can take to hang on to its staff ... -
WORLD SUMMIT PASSES FURTHER DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Councils have set out an ambitious plan to involve themselves fully in the renewed drive towards sustainable develo... -
YOUTH JUSTICE PLEDGE - QUARTERLY FIGURES HIT THE TARGET FOR FOURTH QUARTER IN A ROW
The government today congratulated the criminal justice agencies on ...
