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ePolitixBookmark? YESPolitical current affairs including coverage of LA issues from a central government perspective. Search on "local government" for relevant issues. Rating:6 out of 10 Comment: National perspective makes it more policy and political than practical for LAs. No doubt an IV feed to those in the Westminster village.
Institute of Local GovernmentBookmark? NO
The Office of Public Svcs ReformBookmark? NO
www.pm.gov.uk/output/Page249.asp Formed in June 2001 as the key component of the Labour Party's 2nd term in office, the OPSR is responsible for the reform of public services to enhance their competence and capacity. Rating: 4 out of 10 Comment: No surprises from the official government position
info4localBookmark? YES
First one-stop portal for local authorities to get quick and easy access to information they need on the web sites of central government departments, agencies and public bodies. Rating: 8 out of 10 Comment: As personal but as useful as the Yellow Pages. Does what is says on the tin.
Local Government AssociationBookmark? YESFormed on 1 April 1997 it represents the ca. 500 local authorities of England and Wales. The LGA exists to promote better local government. We work with and for our member authorities to realise a shared vision of local government. The LGA aims to put local councils at the heart of the drive to improve public services and to work with government to ensure that the policy, legislative and financial context in which they operate, supports that objective. Rating: 7 out of 10 Comment: Ambitious but active. Site is hard on the eyes but worth the effort. Too big to understand on just one or two visits. Could become a good friend. Includes various forums, political groups and a useful Members' Toolkit. |
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The Office of National Statistics
Bookmark? YES
This is the UK's home of official statistics, reflecting Britain's economy, population and society at national and local level. News and reports change constantly and most are linked conveniently from the Home Page.
Major sections include: UK at a glance, neighbourhood, economic profiles and the results form the 2001 Census
Contents can be searched and browsed by themes, including 'Health and Care', 'Labour Market' and the cryptic 'Public Sector and Other'.
Rating: 9 out of 10
Comment: A mine of information, well laid out and easy to access. Recurring criticisms in the Press about its independence from Westminster have provoked an angry reaction. Invaluable.