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The Local Government Association (LGA) exists to promote better local government. It works to realise a shared vision of local government that enables local people to shape a distinctive and better future for their locality and its communities. These pages contain briefings, details of conferences and discussion documents on local strategic partnerships.
The Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) was established by and for local government. Its mission is to make all public services the best public services by supporting self-sustaining improvement from within local government. The IDeA has developed a considerable amount of knowledge about effective partnership working and experience of working directly with partnerships to improve their performance. Their site contains information on its framework to support local strategic partnerships.
Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) was created on 5 May 2006 with a powerful remit to promote community cohesion and equality, as well as responsibility for housing, urban regeneration, planning and local government.
London Borough of Bexley is responsible for a wide range of services and plays a key role in championing the interests of the local community. It works with, amongst others, the local police and NHS to improve the quality of life, well-being and safety of its residents.
National Statistics is the UK's home of official statistics, reflecting Britain's economy, population and society at national and local level.
Government Office for London (GOL) represents central government across the capital, delivering policies and programmes for eleven central government departments in a joined up way, and making London's case in Whitehall.