Department of Communities and Local Government

Local Government - Portal to a range of information on local governance, from the Department for Communities and Local Government.

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

Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) - 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.

UKCouncil.net - Provider of net services for local council modernisation, including webcasting of council meetings, public consultation, and online voting.

Local Agenda 21 UK - 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.

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

SPD North West - The Single Programming Document will influence how European money is spent over the period 2000-2006.

Local Authorities Research and Intelligence Association - 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.

Public Management Foundation - Public Management Foundation, publishers of The Stakeholder Journal

Office for Public Management - Independent centre working to provide management practice and thinking in the delivery of public services.

Association of Local Authority Business Consultants - 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.

Exchanging Information with the Public - Offers information about the work of the EIP Group, a collaboration between UK local councils.

Society of Local Council Clerks - Exists to promote the professional standing and knowledge of its members throughout England and Wales.

PublicNet - Forums and documents for UK public service organisations.

Improvement and Development Agency - 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.

Society of County Treasurers - Provides information about the financing of English local government.

Central Buying Consortium - 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.)

Society of Local Authority Chief Executives - The representative body for senior strategic managers working in local government, promoting promotes effective local government and providing professional development for its members.

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

Local Government Websites - Includes list of council, county council and borough council websites.

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

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

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

UK Local Government - Explains the role of Local Government in the UK's democratic system. It describes the structure of LG, where the individual fits, the duties and roles of LG and the role of elected members and employees.

Association for Public Service Excellence - Promotes modern techniques such as best value and benchmarking amongst its members. Profile, services, membership information and news.

Local Government Employer - Works with local authorities, regional employers and other bodies to lead and create solutions on pay, pensions and the employment contract. Details of their work and information for employees and employers.

FixMyStreet - Report, view, or discuss local problems like graffiti, fly tipping, broken paving slabs, or street lighting.