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Innovation and Improvement in tough economic times
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Cllr David Parsons, Chairman, LGA Improvement Board
It's been a tough year for many councils so the theme of this year's LGA Improvement and Innovation conference is delivering better for less. Our reporter caught up with the chairman of the LGA Improvement Board, Cllr David Parsons to discuss how local councils are rising to the challenges of the recession and producing new and innovative ways of working.
Innovation
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Innovation: Whitehall Innovation Hub 2 years on
Local Government Channel speaks to Dr. Su Maddock -
Innovation and Improvement in tough economic times
Cllr David Parsons, Chairman, LGA Improvement Board -
The Innovation Forum
Innovation Category Sponsor -
Joe Heapy Interview
Engine Service Design -
Innovator Ruth Kennedy
ThePublicOffice -
Innovation: Council initiatives
Frontline staff leading the way -
Innovation: Leadership
The Public Office -
Innovation: The Public View
What real people want from their councils -
Innovation: Public and Private Sector
The LGiU and Innovation Exchange on what can local government learn? -
Innovation: Where should councils innovate?
The general public speaks out -
Innovation: Importance to local government
IDeA's Paul Roberts on improving innovation -
David Parsons Interview
Chair, LGA Improvement -
Innovation 2008 - Your Shout!
Opinion from the street -
Creating Special Relationships
Nottinghamshire County Council -
Turning Vision into Reality - how partners are shaping Thurrock
Shaping Thurrock Partnership -
Working Together
Northumberland County Council -
Why Innovation Now?
National School of Government -
Designing Services Together
Engine Service Design -
Salford University: Engaged in its Community
University of Salford -
Innovation through Partnership
Standards Board for England -
Your Shout - Innovation 2008
Opinion from the street
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