The Government is consulting on plans to extend the permissible powers
of social landlords so that they can play a full part in bringing new life to their communities. The aim is to allow them to participate in wider social regeneration initiatives such as the New Deal for Communities. The extension would include providing amenities for people who were not tenants. 

The Employment Service has changed its culture for the better over the last 18 months said employment Minister David Blunkett. He was launching The Way Ahead a vision for the long term direction for the 1000 job centres and 35,000 staff.
The first Way Ahead published last year set out a values framework to progress cultural change. It included: achievement, service, partnership, people and quality.