Library
Our library contains documents held on the Improvement Service site together with links to documents held externally. A list of websites which also hold publications and information useful to those working in local government is available in our Information Sources section.
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This document outlines the top ten problems that partnerships encounter - and their solutions.
IS thoughts on performance management in partnerships. Input to practitioners event on the 13th June 2006.
Initial thought on performance management in partnerships from Andrew Sprowatt from South Lanarkshire Community Planning Partnership, presented at the practitioner event of the 13th June 2006.
Presentation by Alison Jaap of the Improvement Service, given at the Elected Members in Community Planning event held on 6 June 2006.
Presentation by Alison Jaap of the Improvement Service, given at the Elected Members in Community Planning event on 6 June 2006. The presentation defines community planning, explains how it works in practice and outlines the benefits.
A presentation by Colin Mair, Chief Executive of the Improvment Service, on how the role of elected members in community planning may develop in the future. Presentation given at the Elected Members in Community Planning event, held on 6 June 2006.
Presentation by Mark McAteer, Head of Governance and Performance Management at the Improvement Service, on ensuring effective scrutiny in CPPs. Presentation made at the Elected Members and Community Planning event, held on 6 June 2006.
This guide forms an introduction to Community Planning for Elected Members, including definitions, structures, benefits and risks.
