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Her Majesty's Government Communications Centre
Research, design, development and production of communications hardware and software.
www.hmgcc.gov.uk
Responsible for the allocation and supervision of the UK radio spectrum.
www.radio.gov.uk
Guardian Unlimited Politics Special Reports - E-government
Ongoing coverage of the government's use of IT in various departments and the goal of putting all services online. Includes full archives of news and comment.
politics.guardian.co.uk
Office of Communications (Ofcom)
Independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services. Includes sections on codes and guidelines, consultations, consumer guides, research and contact information.www.ofcom.org.uk
The regulatory body for the premium rate telecommunications industry. Advice on the code of standards and on-line complaints procedure.
www.icstis.org.uk
Independent Television Commission
ITC. Regulates and licences television broadcasters.
www.itc.org.uk
Ofcom Advisory Committee on Older and Disabled People
Advises the Government on independent advisory committee the interests and needs of elderly or disabled consumers. Provides information about the Committee and its activities.
www.ofcom.org.uk
Articles on the history of broadcasting regulation in the United Kingdom and on current issues facing the regulators.
www.transdiffusion.org
The Local Government Association's Internet service 'LGAnet' provides information on the major issues affecting local government and details of current LGA activities.
www.lga.gov.uk
Local Government Information Unit (LGIU)
The LGIU is an independent research and information organisation supported by councils and the local government trade unions. The site provides general information on their role and activities, as well as providing updates on the latest legal, political and technical information.
www.lgiu.gov.uk
Provider of net services for local council modernisation, including webcasting of council meetings, public consultation, and online voting.
www.ukcouncil.net
Local Agenda 21 is the process of drawing up and implementing local sustainable development plans. This site provides information on how this is being tackled in the UK. Includes press releases and a discussion forum.
www.scream.co.uk
The New Local Government Network promotes the modernisation of local government through vigorous debate and radical thinking.
www.nlgn.org.uk
The Single Programming Document will influence how European money is spent over the period 2000-2006.
www.nwpost99.org.uk
Local Authorities Research and Intelligence Association
Established to promote the role and practice of research within the field of local government and provide a supportive network for those conducting or commissioning research. Site provides news and background information on the LARIA plus publications, jobs and features.
www.laria.gov.uk