A one-stop-shop for parents in Sheffield has been praised by Education
Secretary David Blunkett, as an ‘exemplary’ example of delivering the
National Childcare Strategy.

The Strategy promised good quality, affordable and accessible childcare.
Sheffield’s Children’s Information Service (CIS) aims to give families and
lone partents information that will give them better access to the labour
market.

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Ministers Nick Raynsford and Keith Vaz will come face to face with older
Londoners tonight (Wednesday) to hear exactly what they want from
Government.

Both are on the Inter-Ministerial Group for Older People that will be
shaping future policy relevant to Britain’s older population.

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By Sue Charteris and Professor Paul Corrigan.

Local government is modernising its political structures in response to government proposals outlined in ‘Local Leadership, Local Choice’. The most important part of these changes is the development of the split between the executive and the monitoring or scrutiny sides of the Council. This pamphlet, drawing on experiences of local authorities across England and Wales describes the practical ways in which local authorities can develop their scrutiny functions. Effective scrutiny is a vital component of the modernisation of local government. This easy to read guide is full of evidence of best practice and practical advice to demonstrate how scrutiny can contribute to better government. The report should be read by all members and officers determined to make scrutiny work…’ Cllr David Wilson, 1st Deputy Mayor, LB of Lewisham

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