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 en-gb Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:51:12 GMT Copyright: (C) 2010, http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/ News http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80//images/Logo.gif http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/ Government White Paper proposes legislation for remote access to Council meetings http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=127 The Government has published a White Paper recommending new legislation to support Councillor's remotely accessing meetings. The proposal would allow authorities to modify their attendance and voting procedures as necessary to allow remote voting.... Welsh eDemocracy gives voice to people’s issues http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=119 Source: PublicTechnology.NetE-democracy services such as e-petitions are making it easier for the public in Wales to make their voices heard and to engage with The National Assembly. The National Assembly for Wales Petitions Committee will celebrate... White Paper delivers power shift to local people http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=113 Source: CLGWhite Paper delivers power shift to local peopleCommunities Secretary Hazel Blears will today publish a White Paper setting out proposals to deliver a fundamental shift in power, influence and responsibility into the hands of communities... CLG: Citizenship Survey Findings http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=108 Citizenship Survey Headline Findings: April 2007 - March 2008, England and WalesThe latest national statistics from the Citizenship Survey produced by Communities and Local Government were released on Thursday 26 June 2008.Statistics from the... White Paper set for early July date http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=102 Source: LocalGov.co.ukThe long-awaited engagement White Paper will be published the week after the LGA conference. Publication will coincide with draft findings from the Boundary Committee on new unitary structures in Devon, Suffolk and Norfolk, and... Technologies for Participation event, - June 10th - London http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=97 Managers are increasingly aware of e-consultation tools and the role they can play in helping Councils and other public bodies engage with their communities.But implementing Section 138 "Duty to involve" (GGPIH Act 2007), and meeting other... Web TV will stream proceedings at National Assembly for Wales to help e-democracy http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=94 Source: Public Technology.NeteLINIA is to host the latest generation of live streaming of proceedings from the National Assembly for Wales, at www.senedd.tv. Members of the public and Assembly staff now have unrestricted access to plenary sessions... We Can! - Community Empowerment Newsletter http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=86 The Spring 2008 edition of WeCan! - the community empowerment newsletter produced by CLG is available to download.Featuring "State of the Nation", an article considering how councils across the country are promoting community engagement in... IDeA guidance for newly elected councillors http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=75 IDeA have released a new edition of the 'Councillor's Guide', revised and updated to reflect the latest legislation and thinking concerning local government in England.The Guide focuses on the needs of newly elected Frontline Councillors, although... Hazel Blears: Community Cohesion Guidance http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=73 Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has today published new guidance encouraging local authorities to better map their communities and the people that live there as part of efforts to monitor tensions and promote more cohesive and integrated... Included Communities - an eDemocracy event for North East councillors http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=43 Forty North East councillors and twenty officers, representing eighteen local authorities, gathered at the Stadium of Light to attend the Included Communities event. This was the second event in the three-part Community Leadership and eDemocracy... The Changing Role of the Frontline Councillor http://www.northeastconnects.gov.uk:80/neledem/3-councillors/news.htm?mode=10&pk=24 The Changing Role of the Frontline Councillor - 16 November 2007 The Changing Role of the Frontline Councillor event took place on Friday 16th November 2007 at St. James' Park in Newcastle to launch the Community Leadership and eDemocracy Project....