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Local Authorities getting 'super-charged' over electric vehicles
Local Authorties across Yorkshire & Humber have come together in Rotherham to discuss the potential for an innovative new programme which could see more services delivered using electric powered vehicles. Thought to be the only proposition of its kind in the UK, councils in the Yorkshire and Humber region are looking at how a collective approach involving funding, sustainable investment and joint purchasing power may be able to offer electric vehicles to deliver services.
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Local Government works with regional MPs to boost economy
Scarborough Borough Council and Local Government Yorkshire & Humber (LGYH) met with MP’s in Westminster to form a working group to reinvigorate the local economies and communities of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
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Local Authorities in Yorkshire and Humber have been celebrated in the Making A Difference Awards
Local Authorities across Yorkshire and Humber have been celebrated at the LGYH Making a Difference Awards with the results of the 2011 awards announced.
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Local Authority Leaders sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant
Local Authority Leaders from Yorkshire and Humber have become the first region to collectively sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant.
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Making a Difference Awards nominations announced
LGYH have today announced the shortlist for the 9 categories in the Making a Difference Awards, celebrating the achievements of local authority officers, teams and elected members.
See the shortlist here.
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Leaders voice their concerns about Business Rates and Local Government Finance proposals
Leaders across Yorkshire and Humber have voiced their concerns over the Government's proposals on Business Rates and Local Government Finance.
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LGYH launch 'Making a Difference Awards' for 2011
LGYH has launched the 'Making a Difference Awards' recognising the workers and front line staff from councils, police, fire and national park authorities throughout the region who have gone that extra mile to make a difference to the lives of local people.
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Local Authority Leaders have elected Cllr Peter Box from Wakefield Council as the new Chair of LGYH. They have also appointed 4 new Vice Chairs, representing the sub-regions.
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Local Authorities concerns about the Localism Bill
Local Authority Leaders, through LGYH have voiced their cross-party concerns about the Localism Bill and its projected £5.5 million cost to Yorkshire and Humber.
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Local government opposition steps up a gear for Elected Police Commissioners
Local authority Leaders from the Local Government Yorkshire & Humber Executive confirmed their cross-Party support towards the concerns being voiced by police authorities and forces across Yorkshire and Humber about the risks that Elected Police Commissioners could pose to the safety of local communities.
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LGYH launch 'Capital Gains'
LGYH, along with PwC, launch 'Capital Gains' - an asset liquidity model to increase local government investment capacity.
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Local Government Yorkshire and Humber has submitted a response to the LGA consultation on the Local Government Resource Review.
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Want To Know More About Sharing Services .....
An event is taking place on Thursday 30th June 2011 at the Town Hall, Leeds, hosted and organised by Hambleton District Council and Richmondshire District Council
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Making A Difference Awards 2010 - Winners Announced
The fifth Making A Difference Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday 25th November 2010 at Magna, Rotherham.
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Making A Difference Awards 2010 - Shortlist Announced
The nominations have now been announced for the fifth annual 'Making A Difference Awards'.
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Are you up to the Challenge!
The BME VCS Regional Panel is looking for 6/7 Muslim Women to develop their Leadership and Management skills with accredited ILM L5 Training Programme for Muslim Women.
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Mismanaging public sector cuts could wreck a decade’s worth of job creation in Yorkshire and Humber
Up to 146,000 jobs could be lost in Yorkshire and Humber by 2017 through reductions in public expenditure but risks to the region could be minimised by allowing for greater local control, according to new research from The Work Foundation published today (18 June).
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Local Government focus on high speed rail
Local Authority Leaders in Yorkshire and Humber have set out the case for high speed rail to serve Yorkshire and Humber in a letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, Lord Adonis.
Leaders believe that High Speed Rail would transform local economies across Yorkshire and Humber by bringing people and businesses within 90 minutes of London and are lobbying government to ensure that any new network links our communities with the capital.
Yorkshire and Humber Leaders lobby government on salt
Local Authority Leaders in the region have joined forces to lobby government on salt production following the problems faced across the country during the recent spell of bad weather.
Local Authorities 'super-charged' over electric vehicles
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Local Government works with regional MPs to boost economy
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New downloads on the Local Government Resource Review now available
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The results of the Making a Difference Awards, celebrating local government in Yorkshire and Humber have been announced.
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Leaders sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant
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LGYH Making a Difference Award nominations announced
See the nominations here.
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WESTMINSTER BRIEFING ON ENERGY AND OFFSHORE RENEWABLES LAUNCHED TO COINCIDE WITH MPS EVENT TO PROMOTE THE REGION'S OFFER
Available here.
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LGYH ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2010 - 2011 NOW PUBLISHED
Available here.
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OUTPLACEMENT SERVICES FRAMEWORK LAUNCHED
Information on the new framework can be found here
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS LAUNCHED
More information can be found here.
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NEW LGYH APPOINTMENTS
More information can be found here.
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LGYH HIGH SPEED RAIL CONSULTATION RESPONSE
More information can be found here.
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LGYH LEADERS' CONCERNS ON THE LOCALISM BILL
More information can be found here.
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LGYH EXECUTIVE VOICE CONCERNS ON ELECTED POLICE COMMISSIONER PROPOSAL
More information can be found here.
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LGYH LAUNCH 'CAPITAL GAINS' REPORT WITH PwC
LGYH, along with PwC, launch 'Capital Gains' - an asset liquidity model to increase local government investment capacity.
The consultation can be found here.
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LGYH RESPONSE TO LGA CONSULTATION ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCE REVIEW
The consultation response can be found here.
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BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING TOOLKIT
A practical step by step guide for HR and Managers responsible for implementing change can be found by clicking here
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LGYH PUBLISHES NEW RESEARCH 'FROM REGIONALISM TO LOCALISM'
LGYH has published rsearch into the role of local authorities in promoting and securing sustainable growth in their local economies.
The report illustrates practical activities and actions taking place in local economies now and what is needed in the future to unlock economic potential.
The full report and an executive summary can be found by clicking here
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARDS 2010 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Making A Difference Awards Ceremony was held at Magna, Rotherham on Thursday 25th November 2010.
For details of the winners please see our news section.
For details of the shortlisted entries, click here.
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