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SW RIEP New Programmes
Following approval of the SW RIEP delivery plans information relating to the 15 key workstream areas, including details on new activities and potential local authority funding opportunities, is now available from the SW RIEP website.
Download additional information from the following link:
http://www.southwestiep.gov.uk/programmes/
For further information contact
Julian Morley, 07917 264370, j.morley@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Small Project Fund
Local authorities are now invited to submit bids under the 2008/09 SW RIEP Small Project Fund.The closing date for bids is 17th October 2008.
Download bid criteria, guidance and application form from the following link:
http://www.southwestiep.gov.uk/programmes/smallprojectfund/
For further information contact
Hamid Kennedy – 01305 755494, h.kennedy@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Waste Services
Local authorities are now invited to submit bids for Waste Services Business Transformation or Innovative and Collaborative Support projects.The closing date for bids is 10th October 2008.
Download criteria, guidance and application form from the following link:
http://www.southwestiep.gov.uk/programmes/Environmental+Services/Environmental+Services.htm
For further information contact
Hamid Kennedy – 01305 755494, h.kennedy@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Community Alarms Contracts
Useful research undertaken on behalf of Bath and North East Somerset Council to determine whether there are community alarm contractsin operation or in process across the UK has been made available to all authorities.
Download the research from the following link:
http://www.southwestiep.gov.uk/workstreams/procurement/contractevaluationservice.htm
For further information contact:
Gillian Brindle - 01305 757230, g.brindle@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Contract Opportunities
Dorset County Council are reviewing their personal protective equipment arrangements, specifically uniforms for the School's Crossing Patrol.
If you have an existing contract or can provide any information contact:
Sureya May (Dorset County Council) - 01305 221270, s.may@dorsetcc.gov.uk
How to engage and empower your community
From online petitions to local volunteering, a new series of 10 case studies showcases councils' work on community engagement and empowerment. Find out about Stockport's 'Be a Good Neighbour' campaign, South Norfolk's police training scheme, Macclesfield's drive to recruit more councillors, and seven other examples from around the country.
Download additional information from the following link:
http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=8702226
Public Procurement for a better environment
The European Commission adopted its Communication on public procurement for a better environment in July 2008. They suggest a process for setting common voluntary Green public procurement criteria which they recommend for inclusion in tender documents for a series of priority product and service groups.
Download additional information from the following links:
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/index_en.htm
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/gpp/toolkit_en.htm
Tackling climate change and adapting to its impacts
Two IDeA case studies demonstrate how councils can achieve the first of the shared aims from the joint environmental prospectus on tackling climate change and adapting to its impacts.
Download additional information from the following link:
http://www.idea.gov.uk
dations for the future: a councillor's guide to strategic housing
South West's climate change event – 2nd October, Weston-super-Mare
Registration has begun for ENVEC, the South West's annual conference on sustainability and climate change. ENVEC 2008 will be held at Weston-super-Mare's Winter Gardens Pavilion on Thursday 2 October.
It offers a unique opportunity for businesses, decision makers and managers with energy/environmental responsibilities to meet the experts, network and discuss important sustainability issues, trends and challenges.
Dr Richard Cresswell, the Environment Agency's Regional Director, will chair the conference. The themes covered at this year's event will include latest climate change scenarios, low carbon transport, carbon neutral buildings, and techniques for motivating others on resource efficiency.
ENVEC is sponsored by the Government Office for the South West, EDF Energy and the South West Regional Development Agency.
Download additional information and book your place online from the following link:
http://www.oursouthwest.com/envec/
Third Sector Commissioning - Overcoming the Barriers to Effective Commissioning - 24th November 2008, Central London rd Sector Commissioning - Overcoming the Barriers to Effective Commissioning -
Capita’s 5th National Third Sector Commissioning Conference focuses on the key challenges facing commissioners in local government and the Third Sector. Action at both a national and local level is increasing as the drive for improved service delivery and increased cooperation gathers speed. This conference will provide the ideal opportunity to keep up to date with the latest developments. This event will answer the questions facing local government and the Third Sector, including:
• What will be the implications of the Transfer of Undertakings Regulations (TUPE) on tendering processes?
• How will smaller Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) be represented as contracts become fewer in number and increase in cost?
• What does effective partnership working look like and how can it improve service delivery?
Delegates attending this event will have the chance to interact with stakeholders in the commissioning process from local government and the Third Sector. Take the opportunity to hear about the latest national policy and good practice at a local level to help improve commissioning in your area.
Download additional information and book your place online from the following link:
http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/OurConferences/LocalGovernment/Third
+Sector+Commissioning.htm
For more information contact:
Sajid Khan - 0207 808 5224, Sajid.khan@capita.co.uk
