Resources and Information
A key role of the Gateway is to direct Councillors to resources and up to date information that is available to them. In this section you will find a range of what is currently available to Councillors.
The Gateway is updated regularly so that Councillors have access to the latest resources and information. For the latest news, please click on Latest News on the left.
Many of the sites below encourage people to sign up for news e-mail alert services direct as this will ensure you receive the most up to date and relevant information.
If you feel any other areas should be covered, or know of any other relevant sites, then contact the
Gateway Adviser.
Member Development Charter Case Studies
Charter case studies from the North West and around the country can be accessed by clicking the link below.
Case StudiesDevelopment Opportunities
To see a range of development opportunities for Councillors, please
click here.
Local Government News Updates
Centre for Local GovernanceCommunities and Local GovernmentInfo4localLocal Government AssociationLocal Government Employers News UpdateLocal Government Information UnitPoliticsPublic TechnologySociety Guardian
Children, Schools and Families The following sites cover all aspects of education and children’s issues including latest news and developments.
Association of Directors of Children's ServicesDepartment for Children, Schools and FamiliesEducation GuardianEvery Child MattersGovernor NetTES
Finance and PerformanceAudit CommissionHM TreasuryInstitute of Public Finance
Housing
Communities and Local Government
Neighbourhoods and Regeneration
Academy of Sustainable CommunitiesScrutinyCentre for Public Scrutiny
Social Care
Commission for Social Care InspectionSocial Care Institute for ExcellenceWhat Else Members Might Need to Know
About Local GovernmentLocal Government Performance Framework - National Indicators
Local Government Strategies - Local government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.
Local Government Performance Framework Partnerships - LAAs, MAAs, LSPs, CAA, NIES
Local Government Governance - Electoral Arrangements, Constitution and Ethics.
Local Government Finance
You may also find information on the CIPFA website (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) by clicking here.
Local Government Efficiency - Efficiency, Better Services and RIEPs.