 | Association for Public Service Excellence
Promotes modern techniques such as best value and benchmarking amongst its members. Profile, services, membership information and news. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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
Portal to a wide range of information on local governance, from the Department for Communities and Local Government. |
 | 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 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 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 Websites
Extensive list of council, county council and borough council websites. |
 | Local Vision
Details of the ongoing consultation over the future of local government. Includes news releases, policy themes, consultation documents, and an online forum. |
 | 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. |
 | Society of County Treasurers
Provides information about the financing of English local government. |