This report has been described as a great tool for policymakers, volunteer managers and anyone who wants hard evidence of the impact that volunteers can have in priority areas of social policy. It provides evidence for the success of volunteering, but voices the weariness of volunteers at the Government’s approach to volunteering. The report is published by The Commission on the Future of Volunteering.The report brings together for the first time the best evidence that demonstrates the positive impact of volunteering in key policy areas of development, safer and stronger communities, social inclusion, quality of life and lifelong learning.

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Local authorities are being reminded of their obligations under the Data Protection Act to protect people from identity theft by restricting the amount of personal information which they publish on their websites. It follows a complaint against a Scottish council that was upheld by the Information Commissioner’s Office.

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Public bodies are being urged to have the courage and confidence to invest more in good design as they come to terms with new funding settlements. CABE – the Commission for the Built Environment – says positive investments are even more important.

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