Web Directory

» Association for Public Service Excellence
   Promotes modern techniques such as best value and benchmarking amongst its members. Profile, services, membership information and news.
   http://www.apse.org.uk/

» 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.
   http://www.alabc.org.uk/

» CLASP
   Consortium which owns a steel building system for use by Local Authorities to provide buildings for education, community, leisure and emergency services.
   http://www.clasp.gov.uk/

» 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.)
   http://www.cbconline.org.uk/

» Comission for Rural Communities (CRC)
   Aims to address rural disadvantage. Details of work, news and events, discussion topics, documents and data.
   http://www.ruralcommunities.gov.uk/

» Councillor.info
   Local Government Association initiative to investigate the ways in which elected local councillors are using the Internet.
   http://www.councillor.info

» Exchanging Information with the Public
   Offers information about the work of the EIP Group, a collaboration between UK local councils.
   http://www.eipdg.org/

» FixMyStreet
   Report, view, or discuss local problems like graffiti, fly tipping, broken paving slabs, or street lighting.
   http://www.fixmystreet.com/

» 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.
   http://www.idea.gov.uk/

» Information for Local Government
   Gateway to local government-related information published on the web sites of UK central government departments and agencies.
   http://www.info4local.gov.uk

» Land Registry
   Guarantees the title to registered land in England and Wales and holds records for land ownership and interests.
   http://www.landreg.gov.uk/

» 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.
   http://www.scream.co.uk/la21/

» 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, jo
   http://www.laria.gov.uk/

» 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.
   http://www.lga.gov.uk/

» Local Government Employer
   Works with local authorities, regional employers and other bodies to lead and create solutions on pay, pensions and the employment contract. Details of their work and information for employees and employers.
   http://www.lge.gov.uk/

» Local Government Information Unit (LGIU)
   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
   http://www.lgiu.org.uk/

» Local Government Websites
   Includes list of council, county council and borough council websites.
   http://www.localgovernmentwebsites.co.uk/

» New Local Government Network
   The New Local Government Network promotes the modernisation of local government through vigorous debate and radical thinking.
   http://www.nlgn.org.uk

» Office for Public Management
   Independent centre working to provide management practice and thinking in the delivery of public services.
   http://www.opm.co.uk/

» Openly Local
   A project to develop an open and unified way of accessing local government information. Includes details of councils, councillors, public spending, committees, and meetings.
   http://openlylocal.com/

» Public Management Foundation
   Public Management Foundation, publishers of The Stakeholder Journal
   http://www.pmfoundation.org.uk/

» Public-i
   Provider of net services for local council modernisation, including webcasting of council meetings, public consultation, and online voting.
   http://www.public-i.info/

» PublicNet
   Forums and documents for UK public service organisations.
   http://www.publicnet.co.uk/

» SPD North West
   The Single Programming Document will influence how European money is spent over the period 2000-2006.
   http://www.nwpost99.org.uk/

» Society of County Treasurers
   Provides information about the financing of English local government.
   http://www.sctnet.org.uk/

» 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.
   http://www.solace.org.uk/

» Society of Local Council Clerks
   Exists to promote the professional standing and knowledge of its members throughout England and Wales.
   http://www.slcc.co.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.
   http://www.local.gov.uk/