IT managers say the Treasury’s Service Transformation Agreement will breathe new life into the Government’s ICT-facilitated transformational government programme. The Society of IT Management – Socitm – says the requirement in the agreement to reduce ‘avoidable contact’ with citizens will focus attention on government initiatives.
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People across England are being urged to take part in a special poll to demonstrate pride in their local community. Scores of local authorities are taking part in the vote, the first national council-led online poll of its kind, which is inviting people to visit council websites to select one of ten locally-nominated favourite places.
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