Make local services count
The government is proposing major changes to local services that will affect almost all UNISON members.
While aiming to increase participation and improve the co-ordination of local services, the 2006 white paper also signals a rapid acceleration in the marketisation of council services and in efficiency cuts.
UNISON is campaigning to strengthen local democracy, support high quality and publicly-provided services.
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Using the public sector equality duties Date published: |
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A straightforward short activists guide to using equality to defend pay, jobs and services
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A guide to local involvement networks (LINks) Date published: 28 March 2008 |
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A guide on LINks has been prepared for UNISON by the Democratic Health Network. This briefing equips activists with the knowledge to ensure the new system functions and that health and social care providers are held to account.
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Councillors Commission submission Date published: 27 July 2007 |
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A government’s 'Councillors' Commission' is looking into the incentives and barriers to serving on councils.And will report by November 2007. UNISON has responded
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Local Government White Paper Date published: 9 July 2007 |
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Councillors briefing on local democratic changes
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Timetable for Implementation Date published: 20 February 2007 |
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New Unitary Authorities Date published: January 2007 |
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Impact on Civil Society Date published: 21 November 2006 |
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Strong and Prosperous Communities Date published: 31 October 2006 |
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Strong and prosperous communities - The local government white paper
This new settlement between central government, local government and
citizens aims to
put in place the incentives and opportunities for local government and its
partners to
improve radically the services we receive and the places where we live. We
want to make it
easier for local government to focus on improvement and respond to rapidly
changing
circumstances. Councils must demonstrate that they can deliver better and
more efficient
services. They must also show that they are ready to make a fundamental
change in
attitudes and culture, engaging with citizens and working with their
partners in new ways.
This new settlement between central government, local government and
citizens aims to
put in place the incentives and opportunities for local government and its
partners to
improve radically the services we receive and the places where we live. We
want to make it
easier for local government to focus on improvement and respond to rapidly
changing
circumstances. Councils must demonstrate that they can deliver better and
more efficient
services. They must also show that they are ready to make a fundamental
change in
attitudes and culture, engaging with citizens and working with their
partners in new ways.
Rt Hon Ruth Kelly MP
Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government
UNISON, 1 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AJ. Telephone: 0845 355 0845.
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