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Aims to keep members up to date with trends and developments which affect their work, to provide a forum for the exchange of expertise and experience, and to raise the profile of consultancy within the local government sector.

Consortium which owns a steel building system for use by Local Authorities to provide buildings for education, community, leisure and emergency services.

Local Government Association initiative to investigate the ways in which elected local councillors are using the Internet.

Offers information about the work of the EIP Group, a collaboration between UK local councils.

Established to promote the role and practice of research within the field of local government and provide a supportive network for those conducting or commissioning research. Site provides news and background information on the LARIA plus publications, jobs and features.

The Local Government Association's Internet service 'LGAnet' provides information on the major issues affecting local government and details of current LGA activities.

Directory of UK Local Authority websites.

The LGIU is an independent research and information organisation supported by councils and the local government trade unions. The site provides general information on their role and activities, as well as providing updates on the latest legal, political and technical information.

The New Local Government Network promotes the modernisation of local government through vigorous debate and radical thinking.

Independent centre working to provide management practice and thinking in the delivery of public services.

Informs member Local Authorities about developments in Best Value, best practice and innovations in direct service delivery. Site provides information on APSE, forthcoming events and details of services offered.

The largest local authority purchasing consortium in the United Kingdom, covering most of the local authorities in south-eastern and central England. (Access restricted to CBC members.)

Describes the role of the EO in national negotiations on the pay and conditions of local government employees and in providing advice on employment law and related issues.

Independent body which promotes innovation in local democracy and service delivery.

Describes the work of the Agency in helping improvement in local authorities, developing the skills of people working in local government and helping local authorities tackle change.

Gateway to local government-related information published on the web sites of UK central government departments and agencies.

Provides news, information and analysis to assist local councils in implementing electronic government. Also gives details of events relating to the CIPFA e-government forum.

Guarantees the title to registered land in England and Wales and holds records for land ownership and interests.

Local Agenda 21 is the process of drawing up and implementing local sustainable development plans. This site provides information on how this is being tackled in the UK. Includes press releases and a discussion forum.

Portal to a wide range of information on local governance, from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Acts as the European arm of the Local Government Association for England and Wales, aiding local authorities to access European grants, promote local government concerns and influence policy.

Extensive list of council, county council and borough council websites

UK Government White Paper which sets out a vision of councils listening to the people they serve, building up their communities, working in partnership with others and delivering efficient services to high standards.

Offers advice and solutions to achieving UK e-government initiative to get local authority services online by 2005.

ODPM. Responsible for housing, local government, regeneration, planning and urban and regional issues.