Ward Partnerships in Islington
New Ward Partnership Arrangements – From May/June 2011 Ward Partnerships will be replacing the existing 4 Area Committees. These will be councillor led and represent a significant increase in the involvement and influence of councillors. Briefing on new Ward...NHS – “Listening Exercise”
Health/NHS -The Government has annouced a “natural pause” in the legislative process of the Health Bill. They are re-consulting on the changes and are especially keen to hear from health professionals and their patients. Access the consultation website here. Changes...Pickles issues guidance on cuts
DCLG has issued a consultation document around guidelines proposed to ensure that councils, and other relevant authorities, do not pass on disproportionate cuts in funding to voluntary and community organisations. Click here for details.Youth services worst hit by local government cuts
Local Government Association research has found that youth services are worst hit by cuts. One in five local authorities have identified provision for young people as the area in which they will make proportionally the biggest cuts.Follow
