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An Empowering Authority
London Borough of Lambeth
Lambeth is a culturally diverse London borough which ensures that all its citizens enjoy access to the same opportunities via quality housing and education. ‘Every Child Matters’ in Lambeth, and the authority recently held one of its regular ‘Looked After Children Awards’ to honour children in the council’s care for special achievements. Lambeth’s ‘Lettings First’ initiative works with private landlords to improve access to decent housing stock for everyone in Lambeth who needs it.
Arts
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Local authorities provide crucial support to the Arts
In the studio with Andrew Whyte, Arts Council -
Reputation: Public perception of local government
We find out what councils are doing to improve their reputations -
Economic Regeneration through Strong Partnerships
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council -
Summer Fun for our Young People
We visit one of the many activity programmes happening this summer
Whats New
Live Twitter Feed
- Congratulations! RT @LewishamCouncil: Results just in. New Young Mayor of Lewisham is Kieran Lang. Dep Young Mayor is Chezney Speed-Skyers.
- Great model for collaboration at #solacesummit in Edinburgh this week. Read the Communique at http://t.co/pK0iBY13
- Watch how the debate unfolded at this week's Solace Summit 2011 on SolaceTV by WebsEdge_Gov http://t.co/MqSc1Vgz
- I uploaded a YouTube video -- John Ransford: the problem with directly elected mayors http://youtu.be/Od_eZd0amRM?a
