Peer support and sharing of ideas between councils

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This project is about how to accelerate the spread of good ideas between councils, and to increase the level of peer support for failing councils in order to help to drive up performance. The focus of this work pays careful consideration to the standardising tendencies of ‘best practice’ by emphasising the transferability of ideas as well as the potential impact they can have.

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Big Ideas: Building on Conservative Fundamentals
[, Sep 1, 2008]
This booklet by Localis and the Conservative Councils Innovation Unit which aims to highlight some of the good work happening within Conservative controlled Councils at the local level. This publication has contributions from Council Leaders, the private sector and the voluntary sector

Drinks with Merrick Cockell
[, Jul 2, 2008]
Talk by Merrick Cockell on 'The spread of innovation between local authorities: The London experience' at the LGA Conference in Bournemouth


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Pilot themes are detailed
[, Jul 30, 2009]
The final list of themes for each of the 13 Total Place pilots has been confirmed by the Departure for Communities & Local Government. The 13 will examine the totality of public spending in a range of different service areas with a view to cutting duplication, saving money and improving service del

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