Archives for February 11th, 2008

STUDY SAYS NHS REFORM IS NOT A LOCAL REALITY

Headlines, PublicNet: 11 February, 2008

A new report is accusing the Government of being in denial about the progress on the ground of its National Health Service Reforms. The report, published today by the independent think-tank, Reform, says the commitment to NHS reform is right but the programme of change remains embryonic, and in some cases in full retreat.

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FLANAGAN REVIEW ‘GOOD NEWS’ FOR COUNCILS

Headlines, PublicNet: 11 February, 2008

The Local Government Information Unit believes Sir Ronnie Flanagan’s review of policing is good news for local authorities. The review looked at a number of options for democratic accountability for police forces and the think-tank says Sir Ronnie is pushing to strengthen the role councils play in making communities safer.

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IT TRENDS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT 2007/08

Abstracts, PublicNet: 11 February, 2008

This report from the Society of IT Management describes the role that technology is playing in delivering greater efficiencies. The survey of more than 400 local councils revealed that business process re-engineering and partnership working are seen as the best improvement strategies, followed by switching to online services, with shared services in fourth place.

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