Best Value
Benchmarking, best-value-uk-local-government discussion list, IAG (UK), Institute of Public Finance: Best Value & Qual, Institute of Value Management, IPF Best Value Theme, KableNET, Planning Officer's Society, PublicNet: UK Public Sector Management and Governa, Scottish Executive, SOCITM CCT/Best Value
Planning and Development
ACES, British Government Panel on Sustainable Developmen, Commission for Architecture and the Built Environm, HAT-GO-RounD Newsletter, London to South West & South Wales Multi-Modal, Planning Portal, The Planning Inspectorate, The Planning Portal Programme
Procurement
ESPO - Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation, European Tenders Direct, GCat - Government IT Catalogue, IPF Procurement and Commissioning Forum, ITNET - Creative Outsourcing Solutions, Procurement Portfolio, Public Source Online, Society of Purchasing Officers
Association of Local Authority Business Consultant
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 and Regional Government
Portal to a wide range of information on local governance, from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
Local Authorities Research and Intelligence Associ
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.
Local Government in the UK
Directory of UK Local Authority websites.
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 - Local Council websites
Extensive list 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.
nVision: for e-government application
Offers advice and solutions to achieving UK e-government initiative to get local authority services online by 2005.
Office for Public Management
Independent centre working to provide management practice and thinking in the delivery of public services.
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
ODPM. Responsible for housing, local government, regeneration, planning and urban and regional issues.
Public Management Foundation
Public Management Foundation, publishers of The Stakeholder Journal
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.
Trading Standards Net
A consumer protection gateway to advice and information in the UK.
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.