Monthly Archives: September 2011

LA Code on Data Transparency

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Jo Ivens

The Communities department have today published their Code of Recommended Practice for Local Authorities on Data Transparency. It’s intended to drive greater publication by local authorities of a swathe of data from spending, to contracts, to performance. Currently ‘expected’, Ministers … Continue reading →

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Blogging against the clock

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Jo Ivens

Can I do a blog in 13 minutes about the recent Best Value Guidance? If so, will it be coherent? Let’s see… CLG published new, ultra short Best Value Guidance on 2 Sept, NCVO published a useful report from their … Continue reading →

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A little bit of politics, Denmark style

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Jo Ivens

I happened to be in Denmark on election day last week, and was lucky enough to have some Danish friends to both show us around and talk politics. A few things struck me strongly from dipping my toe into Danish … Continue reading →

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Give Local!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jo Ivens

I went to the launch of CityForum Brighton last night, and have just posted this very quick summary of an idea I had the other day. It’s a project based around making connections:  Enabling people to give small monthly amounts … Continue reading →

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