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 en-gb Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:36:32 GMT Copyright: (C) 2010 North East Improvement & Efficiency Partnership, http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/ North East Improvement & Efficiency Partnership News http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80//images/Logo.gif http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/ Helping Older People to Stay Independent http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=375 The North East Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (NEIEP) is supporting a project that aims to provide low-level assistive technology support to 2000 people over the age 85 across 6 local authority areas - Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland,... Community Engagement & Empowerment and Councillors http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=374 Councillors play a vital role in engaging and empowering their communities to play an active role in service design and delivery. Local Government Improvement and Development present two publications that support councillors in their work to... New North East flood initiative could save millions http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=373 The North East Improvement & Efficiency Partnership (NEIEP) has funded a pioneering new strategy to combat the worst effects of seasonal flooding. Led by County Durham & Darlington FRS in partnership with the region's councils and... Latest National RIEP Members' Bulletin out now http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=358 The latest newsletter from the national RIEP programme office is available here . This edition features an article from Cllr Paul Watson, Leader of Sunderland City Council, and Chair of the Association of North East Councils (ANEC) on the... High Tech, Low Energy at Stockton School http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=351 Pupils from Stockton are using state-of-the-art technology to monitor their school's energy use, thanks to a partnership between Stockton Borough Council and a cutting edge company. Egglescliffe Comprehensive School is the first of 14 Stockton... Opportunities to get involved in Inspiring Partnerships! http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=339 Several activities are underway or in development as part of the 'Inspiring Partnerships' project including: a Partnership Champions network (open invitation to join) forthcoming online forum (going live in summer 2010) a series of 15 case... Hartlepool's Stuart Drummond sole UK entrant in World Mayor Contest http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=337 Stuart Drummond, the Mayor of Hartlepool is the only mayor from the UK to be shortlisted in the World Mayor contest. Elected to the post for an unprecidented three times Mayor Drummond list of achievements are there for all to see including... Understanding Personalisation Workshops http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=323 The Adult Social Care 'Understanding Personalisation' project delivered a series of three learning events for Elected Members and senior managers from local authorities and health organisations across the North East region between April 2009 and... Waste Communications Project on track http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=322 The Waste & Environment Programme's Waste Communications Project is now well positioned to roll forward from May. The early stages of this innovative project focused on identifying leading waste themes and common ground shared by the... Fourteen RIEP Projects that demonstrate cashable efficiencies http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=320 Recently, elected Members asked us to provide information on some of our projects that will deliver cashable efficiency savings. We have put together an Efficiency Update which includes an overview of fourteen projects from across our range of... Cabinet visits North East - report from GONE http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=314 GONE Focus Cabinet Special The March issue of Government Office North East's Focus newsletter includes a report on the recent Cabinet event held in Durham. Download it here... North East Jobs Bulletin - Issue 3 http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=311 The latest issue of the North East Jobs Bulletin containing the latest news and updates concerning www.northeastjobs.org (the regional portal for jobs in north east local authorities and fire & rescue services) is now available to... Institute for Local Governance 'building bridges in the North East' http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=309 Professor John Mawson is the Director of the RIEP funded Institute for Local Governance (ILG). In an article published this week in LGA First magazine, Professor Mawson describes how the Institute is 'building bridges in the North East'. Read the... Procurement Guides for Members http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=306 As local government finances are squeezed during difficult economic times, it will become even more important for councils to work together to save money and keep council tax down. A series of guides from the IDeA, LGA and the nine Regional... Efficiency Casebook published http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=303 The efficiency casebook outlines the 9 English RIEPs' efficiency and procurement support and details a wide range of practical advice, guidance and best practice on efficiency. Download a copy here... £200k funding for Waste & Environment Projects http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=292 All local authorities now face challenging budget settlements that will require significant levels of savings to be achieved, while still ensuring that key front line services are delivered and continuously improved. The Waste and Environment... State of the Region website live http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=285 The North East Regional Information Partnership (NERIP) is funded by ANEC and One NorthEast . They have produced an online resource: 'The State of the Region' which is an up to date resource that provides both data and analysis on key regional... Active Citizenship in the 21st Century - why volunteer to stand for office? http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=284 The North East Empowerment Partnership has commissioned research into why we in the North East are less likely to engage in civic activism than in the other English regions, and to identify the reasons why individuals may or may not choose to... Climate Change Best Practice Project update http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=282 The RIEP is running a range of projects relating to climate change. Our primary interest lies in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the operation of public services and in the production, processing and transportation of the... Members Bulletin 1: Waste & Environment http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=280 Waste and Environment - call for councillors to influence the Programme Councils across the country are faced with increasing demands from central government and from Europe to improve performance in waste services. Dealing with rising costs... Member Bulletin 1: First Summit for North East Local Government http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=278 First Summit for North East Local Government There is still time for councillors to register for the first ever Summit for Local Government held in the North East in January. This free event is an ideal opportunity to help shape the sector's... Members Bulletin 1: Partnerships & Local Area Agreements: Research to Reality http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=277 Partnerships & Local Area Agreements: Research to Reality Through the RIEP Partnerships Programme , the Research to Reality project is holding a series of seven multi-agency workshops. The project aims to connect strategic policy makers... Members Bulletin 1: Are you Climate-Aware? http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=276 Are you Climate-Aware? With the Copenhagen summit on climate change taking place this month, international attention has been drawn to the plight of our environment. To do what we can on a regional level, the RIEP is running a range of projects... Members Bulletin 1: Children's Services http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=274 Commissioning Event for Children's Services The next Childrens Services event focusing on Commissioning is being held on 25th January. If you are a leading Member or Portfolio Holder for Children's Services you are invited to attend to discuss... Members Bulletin 1: Adult Social Care http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=273 Adult Social Care is Changing Understanding Personalisation workshops - Implementing Personalisation in the North East The workshops have been developed and attended by the region's Directors of Adult Social Services. This is the third and... Members Bulletin 1. Join the CEE Sounding Board http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=272 Join the Community Engagement & Empowerment Sounding Board The next bi-annual Community Engagement & Empowerment (CEE) Programme meeting to discuss challenges around CEE is being held on 11th February 2010 . We are inviting... Members' Bulletin 1: Collaborative Procurement Strategic Review http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=271 Collaborative Procurement Strategic Review In February 2009, NEPO and the RIEP commissioned a report to assist elected Members and officers in evaluating options for the future of collaborative procurement across North East local authorities.... DIALOGUE-zine launched by the Association of North East Councils http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=165 The Association of North East Councils (ANEC) has launched DIALOGUE-zine, an electronic bulletin that aims to keep members and a wide range of stakeholders informed about ANEC's rapidly growing and dynamic policy agenda, lobbying activities and... A Councillor's Guide to the RIEPs http://www.northeastiep.gov.uk:80/councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=156 The IDeA has published a new brochure entitled 'A Councillor's Guide' to the RIEPs. This provides an update for elected members on the nine regional RIEPs, their achievements to date and what support they can offer local partnerships. Click here...