IDeA: Improvement and Development Agency for local government

The IDeA supports improvement and innovation in local government. We work with local authorities and their partners to develop and share good practice. We do this through networks, online resources, and support from councillor and officer peers.

What you can find here on the IDeA website:

• About us – who we are and what we do
• Services – information about our services and programmes of work
• Knowledge – the latest good practice we’ve gathered from the sector
• Networking – online discussion forums and communities of practice

Knowledge: latest additions

• Leadership Development Community of Practice Last updated 17 November 2009

  Our new online community is an ideal place to build the evidence base for effective leadership development, as well as a marketplace for procurement. Sign up and help shape the leaders of today and tomorrow.

  

• Flood risk management Last updated 20 November 2009

  Heavy rain is once again causing widespread destruction across the UK. Our guidance can help you prepare for flooding in your area and manage the risk.

  

• Recession: councils’ positive response Last updated 16 November 2009

  From helping rural businesses survive and thrive to providing unemployed professionals with support – find out how councils are dealing positively with the challenges posed by the recession.

  

• Local low-carbon economies Last updated 16 November 2009

  Councils are playing a vital part in helping the nation meet statutory carbon reduction targets. Find out how your council can help build a local low-carbon and resource-efficient economy.