RIEPs - a Councillor's guide

LGA spotlight

• How your heritage can work for you - 3 February 2009

  The historic environment is about more than our past, it can improve our future. Heritage has an important role to play in how people view the area they live in. The conference will showcase best practice case studies and demonstrate where the historic environment has made a positive contribution to growth, and regeneration to the benefit of local people and the places in which they live.

  Added on: 6 January 2009
  

• Gritters out battling the big freeze

  Council gritters will be out again tonight tackling the freezing weather and keeping both road users and pedestrians safe as sub-zero temperatures grip the country.

  Added on: 6 January 2009
  

• Follow their lead

  This new joint LGA/IDeA publication is a collection of good practice case studies illustrating how councils are developing innovative policies to raise the profile of the environment in their area. The examples demonstrate how strong leadership, and partnership working to address environmental challenges, can achieve lasting benefits.

  Added on: 29 December 2008
  

• Inter faith and faith group survey

  This research investigated how local authorities are engaging with local inter faith and faith organisations through funding, consulting and involvement. Additionally it looked at training and guidance, mapping of faith activity and challenges in working in this area.

  Added on: 23 December 2008
  

• Event - In the eye of the storm: councils at the heart of tackling climate change - 21-22 Jan 09

  Over the last year, many councils have demonstrated their commitment to tackling climate change by adopting targets through the new performance framework. This LGA and Energy Saving Trust conference will focus on the opportunities and challenges in reducing emissions and planning to adapt.

  Added on: 16 December 2008
  

• Council Worker of the Year Awards 2009

  Nominations are now open for the 2009 Council Worker of the Year Awards. Every local authority in the UK is invited to nominate one front line worker for each individual category by 23 February 2009.

  Added on: 23 September 2008