As evidenced by its status as a four star authority and winner of the LGC’s prestigious Council of the Year award, Kirklees Council has worked hard to become a learning organisation. E-learning strategy was a core component of the success.

Steve Day from Rotherham Council discusses in-depth the local authority's approach to e-learning and how it fits with their work force development plans. He also touches upon the efficiency savings and the challenges they had to overcome.

Jacqui Smith MP the Home Secretary engages with citizens online as she answered questions on a wide range of topics ranging from ID cards,counter terror strategy to community strategies to tackle crime as well as simple public service queries.

The rights of old people are not being respected in many forms and this must not continue urges Thomas Hammarberg, Commissioner for Human Rights, Council of Europe as he discusses the needs for the elderly in Europe.

The challenge for any new legislation is to rejuvenate the coast, protect the seas and coastal habitats and ensure that coastal communities can see the benefits and support the changes says Dr. Andy Johnston as he discusses the new Marine Bill.

For the past seven years the World Economic Forum and INSEAD have been computing the Networked Readiness Index, a holistic measure of the capability of an economy to benefit from advances in ICT. Irene Mia explores the latest index findings.

Service Birmingham, the joint venture company established by Birmingham City Council and Capita, has been in operation for two years this month.

Universities and students alone cannot bring the skills and sustained economic development to local areas says Laura Williams from the Work Foundation as she explains how communities should approach attracting new universities in the area.

Nick Clegg in his first conference speech as the Leader of the Lib Dems makes clear distinctions between his party and others while discussing reform of politics and public services that reflect the wishes and needs of the British people.

It must be possible to combine paid work and child care – for both women and men says Thomas Hammarberg as he discusses the various factors that are contributing to gender bias and women facing the glass ceiling in Europe.