A group of MPs is calling on the Government to prove its ‘localist credentials’ so communities can reap the benefits of more power being moved to local authorities. The Commons Select Committee on Communities and Local Government says cultural change across central government, closer Parliamentary scrutiny of national ministries and reform of local authority finance are all needed.

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A local authority which lost sensitive information about a group of children has signed a formal undertaking that it will endeavour to keep personal details secure in future. Leicester City Council was found to be in breach of the Data Protection Act by the Information Commissioner’s Office, which said it was alarmed at the level of data security breaches.

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This programme is now available to view on egovtv.tv, the online television channel for public service modernisation. Margaret Eaton, Chair of the LGA, discusses how citizens and councils can benefit from universal access to high-speed broadband as recommended in Lord Carter’s recent Digital Britain report.

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