COUNCILS COULD SAVE THREATENED POST OFFICE SERVICES

Some of the more than 2,000 Post Offices facing closure as a result of Government plans to streamline the network could be saved by local councils, according to the Local Government Association. It said many councils were already involved in providing post office services through partnerships with businesses and community organisations.

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UNCLAIMED ASSETS COULD BOOST YOUTH SERVICES

Millions of pounds in unclaimed assets could be used to build facilities for young people across England under proposals going out to consultation. The measures would see money from dormant bank accounts being invested in communities to provide youth services, financial capability and inclusion.

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By Des McConaghy Knowledge management plays a crucial part in inter agency joined up working, but information silos still persist. The author reflects on past examples of sharing knowledge and highlights the barriers. He argues that for knowledge sharing to be successful it must be financed. This article was first published in Public Money and Management and is reproduced by permission of CIPFA.