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Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has announced proposals for the new arrangements for local public audit that will replace the Audit Commission's inspection regime. Under the new framework local...

LGYH: Workforce / Employee Engagement & Communications
Tue, 10/01/2012 - 08:45

The Rose Bowl, Leeds

This one day workshop is designed for HR/OD or Business Partner staff who will be required to advise, influence and persuade leaders, chief executives and senior managers in order to generate commitment and energy within the organisation through workforce/employee engagement and communications.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service is looking to apply for foundation trust status in 2012. NHS foundation trusts are membership organisations that are free from central government control. This means that the new...

The Open Data consultation paper sets out Government’s proposed approach for Transparency and Open Data Strategy, which is aimed at establishing a culture of openness and transparency in public services....

Local Authority Leaders, through LGYH, have given their cross-Party support to the campaign by the Local Government Association voicing concerns about the ‘Localism Bill’ currently going through Parliament. Leaders have...

YHEF have several fully funded places to offer to our members and chums which we are offering on a first come basis. Please contact Simon Bowens before the 10th June...

Blue Sky Green Space

This document outlines in the broadest sense the wide range of green spaces – from parks and gardens to city farms, country parks, woodlands and wildlife sites to play areas,...

On 9th May 2011, Defra’s Secretary of State launched Climate Resilient Infrastructure, a cross-Government report which outlines the challenges to the transport, energy, water and ICT infrastructure sectors to adapting...

A new website has been launched this week that will help businesses to cut their costs and their carbon emissions. The Greener Business Website brings together information for businesses about...

Embedding Sustainability in Government

The Coalition Government has announced plans to embed sustainability at the heart of “the greenest Government ever”. The Secretary of State for the Environment, Caroline Spelman, underlined the Government’s commitment: ...

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