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William H posted a blog entry
Hey, it’s the elephant calling. I’m still standing here.
Let me just start out by saying: I really don’t know jack about this particular subject. I’m sorta new to this...
Let me just start out by saying: I really don’t know jack about this particular subject. I’m sorta new to this...
7 days ago
Savannah - The Creative Coast Initaitive’s Blog: Relocated Thinking
| Topics: Econ Dev, Green, Local...
Savannah - The Creative Coast Initaitive’s Blog: Relocated Thinking
| Topics: Econ Dev, Green, Local...William H posted a blog entry
Primarily speaking, less than 20% sucks
Short-story-long disclaimer: I am a 4×4 voter (someone who has voted in all four of the last four elections – including...
Short-story-long disclaimer: I am a 4×4 voter (someone who has voted in all four of the last four elections – including...
8 days ago
Savannah - The Creative Coast Initaitive’s Blog: Relocated Thinking
| Topics: Activism, Community..., Local..., Venting
Savannah - The Creative Coast Initaitive’s Blog: Relocated Thinking
| Topics: Activism, Community..., Local..., Ventingmatcroydon posted a blog entry
Let the people speak for themselves
Following last week's white paper on community empowerment, there have been one or two rumbles of disquiet. Luke Akehurst has...
Following last week's white paper on community empowerment, there have been one or two rumbles of disquiet. Luke Akehurst has...
8 days ago
Politics for People - the Co-operative Party
| Topics: bloggers, Progress, local..., Luke Akehurst
Politics for People - the Co-operative Party
| Topics: bloggers, Progress, local..., Luke Akehurstmatcroydon posted a blog entry
Power to the People (the white paper)
Last week's white paper 'Communities in control: real people, real power', launched by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears,...
Last week's white paper 'Communities in control: real people, real power', launched by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears,...
9 days ago
Politics for People - the Co-operative Party
| Topics: parliament, local..., Hazel Blears, public...
Politics for People - the Co-operative Party
| Topics: parliament, local..., Hazel Blears, public...
Pippa Wagstaff posted a blog entry
How much does it cost to fill the 'skill shortage' hole? This much
In 2007/2008, the Welsh Assembly Government spent nearly £2m hiring the services of consultancy firms like Pricewaterhouse...
In 2007/2008, the Welsh Assembly Government spent nearly £2m hiring the services of consultancy firms like Pricewaterhouse...
9 days ago
Miss Wagstaff Presents
| Topics: Civil Service, Management..., Local..., Welsh Assembly...
Miss Wagstaff Presents
| Topics: Civil Service, Management..., Local..., Welsh Assembly...
marshajane posted a blog entry
Agency workers on Strike
Being as Jon posted his bit I thought as an agency worker I would post the text of the leaflet that i have been giving around...
Being as Jon posted his bit I thought as an agency worker I would post the text of the leaflet that i have been giving around...
cb posted a blog entry
Striking Decisions
UNISON have called a strike of local government employees for the 16th and 17th July. I’m a member of UNISON. So I...
UNISON have called a strike of local government employees for the 16th and 17th July. I’m a member of UNISON. So I...
marshajane posted a blog entry
Getting ready for the strike...
Apologies for cross posting this to Union Futures as well as my own blog – but it seems sufficiently important. The most...
Apologies for cross posting this to Union Futures as well as my own blog – but it seems sufficiently important. The most...
cb posted a blog entry
Data Entry
All the work I do is recorded on databases. Every visit, form completed, review, assessment - even some telephone conversations...
All the work I do is recorded on databases. Every visit, form completed, review, assessment - even some telephone conversations...
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Local priorities welcome and search page
Local priorities negotiated between your local council, those providing your local public services (such as the police, NHS, JobCentre Plus, charities and community organisations) and Government.
Local priorities negotiated between your local council, those providing your local public services (such as the police, NHS, JobCentre Plus, charities and community organisations) and Government.
Beano posted a blog entry
Spending Other People's Money
It's something politicians, particularly in Northern Ireland, seem to be especially adept at. OK its their job, but some...
It's something politicians, particularly in Northern Ireland, seem to be especially adept at. OK its their job, but some...
William H posted a blog entry
Getting CREATIVE about going green: Chatham Environmental Forum priority for creative economy
I’m a happy camper. Last week two of our greatest passions, the environment and the creative economy, were merged. ...
I’m a happy camper. Last week two of our greatest passions, the environment and the creative economy, were merged. ...
23 days ago
Savannah - The Creative Coast Initaitive’s Blog: Relocated Thinking
| Topics: Creative, Green, Local...
Savannah - The Creative Coast Initaitive’s Blog: Relocated Thinking
| Topics: Creative, Green, Local...Paulie posted a blog entry
Unsustainable local media
No time at the moment to make much of this, but here's a notepad to work from:Local radio is crapAd revenue is falling for...
No time at the moment to make much of this, but here's a notepad to work from:Local radio is crapAd revenue is falling for...
Leif K posted a blog entry
Council campaign to eradicate jargon
I stumbled with interest upon this article, which I hope is more evidence of a backlash against jargon and management-speak....
I stumbled with interest upon this article, which I hope is more evidence of a backlash against jargon and management-speak....
crossrefsearch posted a blog entry
The Connection between a Big Person and a Big Car
Financial Penalty, Metabollic rate en Vettax op Levensverzekering!Japan, a country not known for its overweight people, has...
Financial Penalty, Metabollic rate en Vettax op Levensverzekering!Japan, a country not known for its overweight people, has...
AmyLHanna posted a blog entry
The right place at the right time
Two reasons I'm even more grateful for my recent move, each from the last two editions of the Euclid Sun...
Two reasons I'm even more grateful for my recent move, each from the last two editions of the Euclid Sun...
Andy Piper posted a tweet
Great, energising discussion about Web 2.0 in a local government context, sharing ideas over lunch today. Made up for my presentation :-)
marshajane posted a blog entry
UNISON -Yes vote for local government strike action
UNISON LG workers industrial action ballot result 55% yes vote to 45% no on a 27% turnout. (Which is about average for a...
UNISON LG workers industrial action ballot result 55% yes vote to 45% no on a 27% turnout. (Which is about average for a...
rocklandusa posted a blog entry
WTF: Discounted Gas To Illegals?
A news story out of New Haven, CT has me shaking my head in disgust. Some of you will label me as racist or worse. According to...
A news story out of New Haven, CT has me shaking my head in disgust. Some of you will label me as racist or worse. According to...
36 days ago
Rockland USA Entertainment Blog & Internet Radio
| Topics: BlogTV Show, Rockland_U..., BlogTV Show, discrimina...
Rockland USA Entertainment Blog & Internet Radio
| Topics: BlogTV Show, Rockland_U..., BlogTV Show, discrimina...Pippa Wagstaff posted a blog entry
Tories and Lib Dems' deal in Newport City
The Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats say they have struck a deal to take control of Newport council.The council has been...
The Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats say they have struck a deal to take control of Newport council.The council has been...
BobZ posted a blog entry
Destruction of Drogheda (I)
Two news items in the Drogheda Independent highlight the hollowing out and decline of Drogheda in favour of the interests of...
Two news items in the Drogheda Independent highlight the hollowing out and decline of Drogheda in favour of the interests of...
BobZ posted a blog entry
Destruction of Drogheda (II)
The second kick in the face to Drogheda was given by Meath County Council last week when councillors unanimously varied the...
The second kick in the face to Drogheda was given by Meath County Council last week when councillors unanimously varied the...
Dave Briggs posted a blog entry
Local government on Twitter!
I’m delighted to note that Stratford-on-Avon District Council has its own account on Twitter. What is even better is that...
I’m delighted to note that Stratford-on-Avon District Council has its own account on Twitter. What is even better is that...
Dave Briggs posted a blog entry
More local gov twittering
A bit of a dig about reveals that Stratford isn’t the only local authority on Twitter…There’s also:St...
A bit of a dig about reveals that Stratford isn’t the only local authority on Twitter…There’s also:St...
cb posted a blog entry
Not managing stress at work
I wasn’t intending to follow up the post I wrote on Saturday but then, yesterday, I read that Social Workers are buckling...
I wasn’t intending to follow up the post I wrote on Saturday but then, yesterday, I read that Social Workers are buckling...
marshajane posted a blog entry
Re: Sunday PM @ LG conf - cont
The rest of motion 4 will be heard when we have result of card vote.Update on card voteFor amendment 273846 against amendment...
The rest of motion 4 will be heard when we have result of card vote.Update on card voteFor amendment 273846 against amendment...
grayee posted a blog entry
UNISON Conference 2008
Off soon to Bournemouth to be a delegate at the UNISON Local government conference which begins on Sunday morning and...
Off soon to Bournemouth to be a delegate at the UNISON Local government conference which begins on Sunday morning and...
Tony Sharp posted a blog entry
Are wheelie bins the answer?
On Saturday me and my fellow Brickhill ward Councillors, Tim and Lora, were joined on our "ward walk" by a Council Officer...
On Saturday me and my fellow Brickhill ward Councillors, Tim and Lora, were joined on our "ward walk" by a Council Officer...
rhavers posted a blog entry
Big Trouble in the Granite City
I have to admit that I've not been following the current disaster that is Aberdeen City Council too closely. I'm unaware of...
I have to admit that I've not been following the current disaster that is Aberdeen City Council too closely. I'm unaware of...
kaqchikel posted a blog entry
Correct Worms
The Arrogant Worms are right. Their mayor truly is a dork.
The Arrogant Worms are right. Their mayor truly is a dork.
Beano posted a blog entry
Lets have a think about that Nigel....
Tom Hartley succeeded Jim Rogers as the new Lord Mayor last night. DECAL minister Nigel Dodds said:"It was very noticeable...
Tom Hartley succeeded Jim Rogers as the new Lord Mayor last night. DECAL minister Nigel Dodds said:"It was very noticeable...
Dave Briggs posted a blog entry
Social media & local government
Have come across some interesting bits and pieces recently on the topic of how local government should be using the social web...
Have come across some interesting bits and pieces recently on the topic of how local government should be using the social web...
Pippa Wagstaff posted a blog entry
Year of the Independent
Following on from an earlier post on the recent local election, it seems that it really is the year of the independent...
Following on from an earlier post on the recent local election, it seems that it really is the year of the independent...
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