Improvement and Development Agency for local government (IDeA)

The IDeA works for local government improvement so councils can serve people and places better. It is owned by the Local Government Association and belongs to local government.

What you can find here on the IDeA website:

• About us – who we are and what we do
• Services – information about our services and programmes of work
• Knowledge – the latest good practice we’ve gathered from the sector
• Networking – online discussion forums and communities of practice

Knowledge: latest additions

• Free leadership skills programme on climate change Last updated 24 December 2008

  The IDeA’s new Leadership Academy on climate change will provide councillors with the necessary leadership skills to succeed. Register your interest for this free programme.

  

• Last chance to apply for data sharing fund Last updated 6 January 2009

  Government Connect has created a £1.5 million fund to help councils make the most of its national data sharing network. The deadline for applications is 14 January – apply today!

  

• Workforce Survey 2008 Last updated 5 January 2009

  Read the findings of the Local Government Workforce Survey 2008. The survey was conducted among council heads of HR between July and September 2008.

  

• Dealing with the recession: new guidance Last updated 5 January 2009

  Our recent survey of 150 councils explores the local impact of the recession, while our guide and checklist provide context and suggestions for how to respond.