Skip navigation

tab tips roll overs for main navigation

Who we are and what we do

Information about our services and programmes of work

The latest good practice we’ve gathered from the sector.

Online discussion forums and communities of practice

You are here

Accessibility options

Contrast:

  • High colour contrast
  • Normal colour contrast

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.

Page information

Site footer

Conseq