18 March 2008

LOCAL AUTHORITY/GOVERNMENT

Audit Commission and IDeA Competition – Innovation in local public services (13th March 2008)
The Audit Commission and IDeA have built on the Commission's report in 2007, Seeing the Light, by running a competition to find and share more examples of innovation. Four winners have been selected from the 42 submissions that were received from local authorities. This document contains case studies of the winners, together with briefer descriptions of short listed initiatives.
Click here for the Document


Gypsy and Traveller Sites: Grant guidance 2008-2011 (7th March 2008)
This guidance sets out a new policy framework for increasing the levels of authorised site provision for Gypsies and Travellers, in order to significantly reduce the current levels of unauthorised camping and avoid the problems that some unauthorised sites can cause.
Click here for the Guidance

Click here for Annex D – Bid Evaluation Criteria

Click here for Annex A – Application Form & Guidance Notes

Click here for Annex B – Cost Analysis Form

Click here for Annex C – Risk Register

Improving Public Access to Better Quality Toilets: A strategic guide (6th March 2008)

This strategic guide reviews the evidence on public toilet provision and sets out ways in which local
authorities and their partners can secure improvements.
Click here for the Guide

Children's Services Scrutiny Toolkit (updated 8th March 2008)
In response to feedback from councillors involved in overview and scrutiny, we have developed a simple toolkit. The toolkit provides some reminders about the role and purpose of scrutiny. It has a particular focus on how this relates to children’s services.
What is overview and scrutiny?

Why overview and scrutiny matters

Key features of effective overview and scrutiny

Scoping children's services scrutiny reviews

Hints and tips for scrutinising children's services

Examples of scrutiny in practice

Where to find out more on overview and scrutiny

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