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Improvement and Development Agency
for local government (IDeA)

The IDeA supports improvement and innovation in local government, focusing on the issues that are important to councils and using tried and tested ways of working.

We work with councils in developing good practice, supporting them in their partnerships. We do this through networks, online communities of practice and web resources, and through the support and challenge provided by councillor and officer peers.

We also help develop councillors in key positions through our leadership programmes. Regional Associates work closely with councils in their areas and support the regional improvement and efficiency partnerships (RIEPs).

Further information

Business plans

IDeA business plan 2009/10 (PDF, 40 pages, 771KB)

Summary of the IDeA business plan 2009/10 (PDF, 4 pages, 370KB)

Summary of the LGA group business plan (PDF, 4 pages, 576KB)

Guide to services

LGA Group: our services for councils 2009/10 (PDF, 32 pages, 668KB)

Annual reports

IDeA Annual Report 2008/09 (PDF, 34 pages, 915KB)

Improvement and Development Agency is the trading name of the Improvement and Development Agency for local government, company registration 3675577, registered office Local Government House, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ.

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