Archives for March 31st, 2010

WATCHDOG WARNS JOINT WORKING EFFICIENCY SAVINGS CARRY RISK

Headlines, PublicNet: 31 March, 2010

Efficiency savings which depend on partners carry a much greater risk and the Audit Commission is concerned that some expectations will not be met. Councils are planning for savings of between 1 and 15 per cent over the next three to five years, but progress towards these targets is very variable.

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TACKLING CRIME WITH TECHNOLOGY

Headlines, PublicNet: 31 March, 2010

Funding given to the police in April 2009 to deter criminals and increase the prospect of conviction is now delivering results. The technology they bought included automatic number plate recognition systems, tracking equipment, forensic scanners, intruder alarms, CCTV and property marking kits.

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SOCIAL MEDIA AND PUBLIC BODIES

Abstracts, PublicNet: 31 March, 2010

This programme is now available to view on localgov.tv the online television channel for public service modernisation. It describes how Northamptonshire County Council and Parity Solutions have successfully worked in partnership to develop a platform for the use of social media tools within the Council and for engaging citizens in service redesign.

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