Archives for May 21st, 2008

TRANSFORMATION: LOCAL GOVERNMENT CASE STUDIES

Abstracts, PublicNet: 21 May, 2008

This programme is now available to view on egovtv.tv, the onlinetelevision channel for public service modernisation. The case studies illustrate the different approaches being taken to achieve transformation.

The City of Edinburgh Council has rationalised its technology to enable more flexible working practices, improve productivity and deliver services more efficiently to the citizens of Edinburgh

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MPs WANT FREEDOM FOR COUNCILS TO CREATE MORE HOMES FOR RENT

Headlines, PublicNet: 21 May, 2008

Local authorities should be able to build on land that they own and to reinvest the money raised through the sale of council houses in new homes according to a report today from the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Committee. The committee also says much more needs to be done to increase the supply and the quality of rented housing.

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OFSTED SAYS SCHOOLS SHOULD DO MORE TO PROMOTE GREENER LIVING

Headlines, PublicNet: 21 May, 2008

Schools are not doing enough to teach children how to live greener lives according to a report today from Ofsted. The Inspectors say teaching sustainability in schools could bring to life the significance of climate change and show pupils that they have an important part to play in protecting the environment.

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