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Value for money and shared services
One year on from producing its report Does Size Matter – or does culture drive value for money, the CIH in partnership with HouseMark…
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Examples of better value from efficient maintenance
At a time when social landlords must look for efficiency savings without reducing quality, it is crucial to look around and see how others…
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How to manage your income collection effectively
Social landlords are operating in an increasingly challenging financial environment and so maximising income collection is more important than ever before. Without a reliable…
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New £9.2 million shared services fund launched
Leading a Commons debate on local government finance, local government minister Brandon Lewis said the new Transition Challenge Award was inspired by the success…
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Shared services funding launched
Ministers have announced a £9.2m cash pot to encourage councils to team up in delivering front line services. Leading a Commons debate on local…
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Big Society Update – February 2013
More information below on – Social Value Act, Commissioning Academy, NCS Update, Become a Community Organiser Host, Mutuals Support Programme, Payroll Giving Consultation, DCLG…
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NAO recommends early action for better efficiencies
Early action intervention programmes could deliver better outcomes and efficiencies if the Government overcame short-term thinking and took bold long-term decisions, spending watchdogs have…
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Can faith based community groups help deliver VFM?
Councils should put their faith in community-based religious groups to deliver value for money public services, a leading think tank has urged. According to…
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Scrutiny.net meeting, 11th January in Bradford
Thanks to everyone for contributions on tenant reward, incentives and expenses and VFM assessment tenant/stakeholder consultation due by September 2013 and the discussions and update on…
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NHF report – alternative pathways for vulnerable tenants
Integrating adapted housing with social care can cut health costs and improve the lives of the vulnerable, a report claims. In a study undertaken…
