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IDeA services

Find out how the IDeA can help your council to improve.

Sections

• Development programmes Last updated 11 December 2009

  Our development programmes for councillors and managers have been created specifically for local government. Courses range from the prestigious Leadership Academy programmes for leading councillors, to the Academy for Executive Leadership for chief executives, directors and heads of service.

• IDeA events Last updated 9 February 2010

  The IDeA organises and sponsors a range of events to support local government improvement. Browse our events and sign up using our online booking form.

• Online services Last updated 12 January 2010

  The IDeA works in partnership with other central bodies to deliver a range of online services. These help councils to share knowledge and deliver local services more effectively.

• Peer Clearing House Last updated 24 September 2009

  The Peer Clearing House recruits, accredits and place peers. It is hosted by the IDeA and facilitates the brokerage of peers for both IDeA and non-IDeA improvement projects.

• Peer reviews Last updated 28 January 2010

  A peer review allows a team of people – who understand the pressures and challenges of running a local authority – to review the practices of your council in a challenging but supportive way.

• Publications Last updated 20 March 2008

  Our publications are avaliable as free PDF downloads or to order. Some of the publications for free download can also be ordered as hard copies.

• Regional improvement and efficiency partnerships RIEPS Last updated 4 February 2010

  RIEPs harness the expertise of councils to accelerate the drive for greater improvement and efficiency. They build on the successful foundations laid by the former Regional Improvement Partnerships and Regional Centres of Excellence.

• Regional support Last updated 23 February 2009

  Information about the support that the IDeA offers to the nine English regions. Find out who your regional associate is, who the key contacts are, and what support programmes are available.