Archives for November 10th, 2008

FLOOD-HIT COUNCILS TO SHARE FUNDS FOR TAX DISCOUNTS

Headlines, PublicNet: 10 November, 2008

Twenty-five local councils are to get a share of more than a million pounds in funding towards the cost of helping 1,500 families hardest hit by last year’s severe flooding to pay their council tax bills. The money will go to authorities that are giving council tax discounts so that families are not faced with bills for homes they could not live in.

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NEW GUIDANCE FOR COUNCILS ON ‘PREVENT’ STRATEGY

Headlines, PublicNet: 10 November, 2008

Local authorities and councils are being given new guidance on how they can take a lead in the Government’s ‘Prevent’ policy, part of the strategy to combat terrorism. The Local Government Association has launched two publications aimed at helping councils who are at the heart of efforts to combat violent extremism.

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SOCIAL CARE ASSESSMENT

Abstracts, PublicNet: 10 November, 2008

This analysis from the Commission for Social Care Inspection sets out how councils have assessed their progress in delivering services to adults needing social care. Putting People First2, published in 2007, describes the objectives to be achieved in the areas of improving health and emotional well-being, improving quality of life, making a positive contribution, increased choice and control, freedom from discrimination, economic well-being, and maintaining personal dignity and respect .

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