What does IDEA stand for?

Assessors from the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) have confirmed that Calderdale Council has achieved Level 3 of the Equality Standard for Local Government.

The 200 per day users of the small pool at City Baths, which is to be demolished in the foreseeable future, would have welcomed a meeting with the Improvement and Development Agency prior to the granting of the award.

The central Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) for local government runs the National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP).

The findings are backed by the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) and the NCVO's Campaigning Effectiveness programme.

The Beacon Council Award is made by the Government in partnership with the Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government.

A one-day national recruitment conference for public sector HR professionals to share good practice in recruitment and retention A range of locally-organised activities, such as jobs fairs, open days and school visits Public Sector Jobs Week is supported and promoted by a partnership of public sector employer representative organisations, led by the Public Sector People Managers' Association and the Improvement and Development Agency.

Public Sector Jobs Week 2007 involves: A dedicated week of media activity promoting public sector work A one-day national recruitment conference for public sector HR professionals to share good practice in recruitment and retention A range of locally-organised activities, such as jobs fairs, open days and school visits Public Sector Jobs Week is supported and promoted by a partnership of public sector employer representative organisations, led by the Public Sector People Managers' Association and the Improvement and Development Agency.

The report into conditions in Oldham was produced for the local council by Ted Cantle, from the Improvement and Development Agency.