IDeA: Improvement and Development Agency for local government

The IDeA supports improvement and innovation in local government. We work with local authorities and their partners to develop and share good practice. We do this through networks, online resources, and support from councillor and officer peers.

What you can find here on the IDeA website:

• About us – who we are and what we do
• Services – information about our services and programmes of work
• Knowledge – the latest good practice we’ve gathered from the sector
• Networking – online discussion forums and communities of practice

Knowledge: latest additions

• RIEPs: efficiency casebook Last updated 9 February 2010

  This new publication outlines the RIEPs’ efficiency and procurement support and provides a wide range of advice and best practice on efficiency. Download the entire casebook or individual chapters.

  

• Rural transport resource Last updated 3 February 2010

  Improving transport in rural areas can also help equality and social inclusion. This new web resource outlines current policy, offers guidance, and will help you find the funding you need.

  

• Coastal regeneration handbook Last updated 28 January 2010

  British seaside towns face an array of challenges. Read this new handbook to find out more, and explore the IDeA research that helped inform the chapter on public health issues.

  

• 'The State of Happiness': local wellbeing report Last updated 26 January 2010

  As the recession forces difficult public spending choices, services focused on wellbeing are delivering widespread economic and social benefits, especially to children.