Improvement and Development Agency for local government (IDeA)

Knowledge: latest additions

• New local area agreements for 2008 Last updated 3 July 2008

  On 30 June, 150 local area agreements (LAAs) received ministerial approval. See which areas share your priorities, and download the full agreements.

  New local area agreements for 2008

  

• 'Make a difference' – tools to encourage participation Last updated 1 July 2008

  The IDeA has developed a range of materials that your council can download and use as part of a promotional campaign to encourage participation in local elections.

  'Make a difference' – tools to encourage participation

  

• Consultation on the new Equality Framework for Local Government Last updated 1 July 2008

  Do you have experience of implementing the Equality Standard for Local Government? Read our new draft framework and let us know your views by 10 September.

  Consultation on the new Equality Framework for Local Government

  

• Local involvement leads to happier communities Last updated 17 June 2008

  A new report from the Local Wellbeing Project demonstrates how neighbourhood and community empowerment can improve wellbeing.

  Local involvement leads to happier communities