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Peer clearing house

The peer clearing house for local government (PCH) has been set up to recruit, accredit and place peers. It is hosted by the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) and facilitates the brokerage of peers for both the IDeA and non-IDeA improvement projects in the local government sector.

Please note that PCH and the IDeA are no longer accepting unsolicited requests to become associate consultants.

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  • About the peer clearing house Last updated 17 November 2008

    The peer clearing house for local government has been set up to recruit, accredit and place peers. Peers work on a variety of projects, to help build capacity, confidence and sustainability in local government by sharing knowledge and experience.

  • Becoming a peer Last updated 11 November 2008

    To apply to become an accredited peer, you must be either a serving local government member or officer.

  • Becoming an external reviewer Last updated 11 November 2008

    External reviewers are representatives from the private, voluntary or academic sectors, or another part of the public sector, who are normally included on a corporate peer review team to provide a perspective external to local government.

  • Essential competencies Last updated 10 November 2008

    Essential competencies for carrying out the peer role effectively include working with and developing others, communication and planning, be challenging and political and organisational sensitvity.

  • How to apply Last updated 11 November 2008

    The criteria and application process to meet to become an accredited peer.

  • Peer remuneration Last updated 11 November 2008

    Details of the remuneration for peers and associates

  • Protecting your data Last updated 11 November 2008

    The peer clearing house will use the personal information you provide for administration, record keeping, marketing and selection for work within the local government sector.

  • Local improvement advisors Last updated 16 October 2008

    Local improvement advisors required in all English regions.

  • Peer to peer Last updated 17 November 2008

    These pages are designed specifically for accredited peers.

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