Public Sector
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Council staff reject government’s latest pension plan proposal
Another group of public sector workers has rejected the government's plans to change their pension scheme. Leaders of the Unite trade union have rejected changes to the local government pension scheme. ... More »
ADSO 2011 Conference Pictures
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How CMIS is helping Warwickshire County Council save £10,000 per month
The business process used to make policy decisions at Warwickshire County Council has been greatly improved thanks to CMIS Democratic Services software and a close working relationship between the council and the software provider, Astech Consultants Ltd. As part of its on-going pursuit of good governance, in 2010 Warwickshire County Council undertook a review to find out if the council was making the best possible use of ICT. The project was led by the council’s Democratic Services Team in a programme of radical improvements to the decision making process aimed at achieving greater speed, consistency, accessibility and efficiency.... More »
Camden breaks down the barriers to equality
Mentoring for homeless people and better access to financial advice for families in debt are among the problems targeted by Camden Council with a new equalities and cohesion fund. The fund is aimed at levelling the playing field and providing better life chances for Camden’s most vulnerable residents and communities. A total of 35 Camden voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations have now been successful in their applications will be running vital projects through the fund, it was announced this week... More »