Progress on Selected Smart Cities in South Africa
Report on smart city projects in South Africa to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure. It discusses the role of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in dealing with infrastructure requirements and service delivery in planned smart cities like Mooikloof Mega City, N
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Learning at City of Ballarat
City of Ballarat is a regional city with a rich history and diverse demographics. It offers a wide range of educational opportunities through schools, universities, and learning facilities. The city is focused on expanding library services, enhancing learning programs, and fostering community connec
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Nottingham City Council Budget Consultation 2024/25 Overview
Nottingham City Council is seeking public input on its draft budget for the upcoming year 2024/25. The council faces a significant budget gap of 50 million due to increased demand for adult care, children's services, and homelessness prevention, along with rising costs and financial governance chall
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Sheffield Early Help Assessment Form Update and Integration with Extended Support Plan
Sheffield has introduced an updated Early Help Assessment form to streamline the assessment process within the Early Help System. This new form combines the Early Help Assessment with the Extended Support Plan, aligning various assessment tools and referral forms into one comprehensive document. The
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City of Ashland Council Planning Retreat Highlights
The City of Ashland Council Planning Retreat, held on April 12, 2024, focused on projects originating from various sources like budget processes, work plans, staff-led initiatives, and council requests. The retreat also emphasized the importance of reviewing current work plans, expressing gratitude
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Understanding Learning Disabilities and Supporting Individuals in Sheffield
Delve into the world of learning disabilities, where over 9000 individuals in Sheffield face unique challenges. Learn how a learning disability impacts individuals, the importance of support and inclusion, and how Sheffield Mencap and Gateway provides valuable assistance. Discover ways to raise awar
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Minority Business Council Advisory Agency Overview
The Minority Business Council (MBC) serves as an advisory agency to the City Manager and City Council regarding procurement policies for small, woman, service-disabled, and minority-owned businesses in Virginia Beach. The MBC's vision is to connect contractor resources with city opportunities, while
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Financial Policies Overview for City of Webster Groves
This document outlines the financial policies established by Joan Jadali, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance & Admin, at the City of Webster Groves. The policies aim to ensure public trust, provide fiscal certainty, maintain Council policy-making abilities, protect the city's credit rating,
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Understanding City Government: Roles and Responsibilities Explained
In this comprehensive guide, learn about what a city is, who qualifies as a citizen, and the functions of a city government. Explore the different forms of governance, the duties of key officials like the Mayor, Council, and City Manager, and discover the variety of job roles within a city. Gain ins
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Psychosexual Service Overview in Sheffield
The Relationship & Sexual Service in Sheffield provides psychosexual interventions for individuals facing sexual difficulties. The service, led by Jeanette Caw and Al Constant, offers support for various sexual dysfunctions and relationship issues. Updated referral criteria, service eligibility, and
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Westfield Advisory Council on Disabilities Ordinance Overview
The Westfield Advisory Council on Disabilities Ordinance aims to represent and address the needs and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in Westfield. The Council will collaborate with the local community, city officials, and stakeholders to establish priorities, strategies, and partne
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Sheffield Inclusion Model: Supporting Achievement and Well-being in Schools
The Sheffield Inclusion Model outlines how the SEND and inclusion system works in Sheffield schools, emphasizing the importance of supporting the achievement, health, and well-being of all pupils. Through collaborative efforts with the Local Authority and various partners, the model aims to deliver
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City of Atascadero Sales Tax Measure Consideration by City Council
City of Atascadero is considering placing a one-cent sales tax override measure on the November ballot to address financial challenges and maintain essential services. The proposed measure aims to generate funds for public safety, park maintenance, infrastructure, graffiti removal, and other city se
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Gender-Responsive Budgeting in Zimbabwe: A Case Study of Mutare City Council
The City of Mutare in Zimbabwe is implementing gender-responsive budgeting as per the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development. The council has a gender policy ensuring inclusivity in budgeting, guided by national policies and frameworks. Stakeholders, including women, youth, and people with disabili
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Comprehensive Home Services Delivery by Peterborough City Council
Peterborough City Council's Home Service Delivery Team, led by Belinda Child and Sharon Malia, focuses on promoting independence and well-being for residents. Through a range of services such as reablement therapy, sensory impairment support, and housing programs, the team aims to help individuals m
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Sheffield Support Grid and Localities Model Update
Localities in Sheffield have implemented structures to ensure students are placed on the Sheffield Support Grid (SSG), with moderation done at various levels. Challenges in the new working methods include pace of the program and aligning the workforce. Moving forward, localities plan to strengthen c
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Governors Summer Term Briefing - Learn Sheffield Priorities Update
Sheffield's Governors Summer Term Briefing highlighted key updates including school improvement strategy, governance training offers, and continuity of service. The final high-level action plan is set for each theme with a focus on enhancing school outcomes. Available resources and online PDFs aim t
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PREVENT Strategy Implementation in Sheffield Schools: Autumn/Winter 2015-16
Raising awareness of the PREVENT strategy in Sheffield schools during the Autumn/Winter term of 2015-16 is crucial for safeguarding and preventing individuals from supporting terrorism. The strategy emphasizes the duty of schools to address all forms of terrorism through various initiatives like wor
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Sheffield Learning Session Briefing
Sheffield Learning Session Briefing includes information on fire exits, refreshments location, briefing agenda, updates on Prevent DfE advice, national assessment, statutory moderation, and feedback. The session covers various topics related to education and safeguarding children.
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City Council Candidates' Support for the Arts in Boulder
City Council candidates in Boulder express their strong support for the arts, emphasizing the importance of cultural enrichment, public art, and community engagement. Statements from candidates highlight their commitment to fostering a vibrant arts scene and integrating it into the city's overall de
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Exciting Opportunity: KS2 Teacher Position in Sheffield
Join TSAT, a family of schools dedicated to providing high-quality education from early years to sixth form in Sheffield. TSAT fosters outstanding teaching, learning, and support for individual needs, offering a collaborative and supportive environment for staff to excel. Explore the roles, responsi
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Understanding Your City Government: Roles and Departments
Explore the functions of City Hall, Mayor's responsibilities, and various city departments like Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Arts and Education, Health, Public Works, and Community Development. Learn about City Council's role in overseeing city services and establishing laws.
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Evaluating Tree Species Diversity for Planting in Sheffield: A Review of Amey's List
The article discusses the positive aspects and areas for improvement in the list of tree species used by Amey for planting new saplings in Sheffield. While the expanded list shows promise in enhancing variety and resilience, there are concerns about the wildlife value, canopy size, forward-thinking
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Improving Attainment and Progress of Disadvantaged Pupils in Sheffield
Attainment and progress of disadvantaged pupils in Sheffield show an improving trend across key stages, although the gaps between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged students are not closing fast enough. Data suggests that disadvantaged pupils with low prior attainment are making better progress in
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Health Protection Training for Outbreak Management: A Local Authority Perspective
This training session, led by Ruth Granger from Sheffield City Council, focuses on supporting outbreak management from a local authority perspective. Participants will learn about the importance of health protection, the role of the Public Health representative in outbreak control teams, and the key
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Community Involvement in Increasing Street Tree Stock
Planting additional trees to increase the street tree stock above 36,000 was a community effort led by Sheffield Tree Action Groups (STAG) in November 2019. Despite initial challenges and hurdles faced by Sheffield Council in increasing street tree numbers, progress has been made towards considering
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Tanga City Council's Leadership in Family Planning and Healthcare Provision
Tanga City Council, led by Mayor Abdulrahman Omary Shiloow, is championing family planning initiatives to improve population health in Tanzania. With a focus on healthcare quality, financial opportunities, public health facilities, and annual expenditure strategies, the council is dedicated to ensur
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Sheffield Education Assessment Update 2016
Sheffield's education assessment update for 2016 shows improvements in Foundation Stage development levels and a slight decrease in Phonics decoding standards compared to the national average. Key Stage 1 saw a drop in pupils meeting expected standards, with gaps in reading, writing, and maths compa
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Nottingham City Council UKSPF Cultural Grant Overview
Nottingham City Council's UKSPF Cultural, Heritage, and Creative Capital Grant provides funding opportunities for organizations within the council's administrative area to support cultural, heritage, and creative arts events and programs. Grant recipients can receive between £10,000 and £12,000 to
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Overview of Houston City Council Members and Budgets
The content provides detailed information about Houston's City Council members - Dave Martin, Mike Laster, Jerry Davis, Jack Christie, and others. It includes the operating budgets for FY16 and FY17, adjustments made to the FY16 budget, and breakdowns of expenses. The images and descriptions highlig
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City Neighborhood Council Overview
The City Neighborhood Council (CNC) in Seattle serves as a citizen-led advisory group, providing city-wide coordination for various programs and initiatives, such as the Neighborhood Matching Fund and Neighborhood Planning programs. The CNC, established in 1987, is organized under the authority of t
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Enhancing Person-Centred Planning and Writing SMART Outcomes in Sheffield City Council
Explore Sheffield City Council's commitment to person-centred planning and SMART outcomes for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Discover the focus on early identification, transparent information, and improved life outcomes through greater choice and control. Learn
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Understanding the Staff-Council Relationship in Municipal Governance
The staff-council relationship plays a crucial role in the success of local government. Municipal council members and administration have distinct roles, with council governing and leading based on public issues, while administration provides advice and carries out council decisions efficiently. Bot
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Castle Cary Town Council Precept Spending Report 23/24
Castle Cary Town Council allocated precept funds to various community projects and services in the 23/24 fiscal year. The spending included grass cutting, property maintenance, grants to local organizations, staffing costs, and funding joint projects with developers. Additionally, large grants were
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Manatee Protection Plan Workshop in City of Palm Coast, September 2015
Discussion on the Manatee Protection Plan and related topics such as watercraft deaths, population growth, speed zones, proposed zones, boat slip restrictions, and city developments during the City Council Workshop in City of Palm Coast, held on September 8, 2015.
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Enhancing Inclusion: Sheffield Task Force for Children & Families
The Sheffield Inclusion Task Force was formed through open meetings and consultations to address issues around SEND agenda. Its membership includes key representatives from various educational and social care sectors. The group's underlying principles focus on improving outcomes for Sheffield's chil
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Inclusion Programme & SEND Reforms in Sheffield Update for School Governors (June 2016)
Sheffield is undergoing significant reforms in its inclusion programme and SEND services, aiming to provide better support for vulnerable young people and their families. The vision includes a shift towards a locality model, ensuring high-quality inclusive provision, robust mental health support, an
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City of Savannah 2023 Legislative Agenda Development
The City of Savannah's legislative agenda for 2023 includes key highlights such as funding for Savannah State University, the Savannah Convention Center, and the Department of Behavioral Health. The agenda development timeline outlines important dates for workshops, feedback, and prioritization by t
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Local Government Structure and Functions in Georgia
Local government in Georgia comprises county and city governments, each with distinct origins, functions, and roles. Counties serve as districts to implement state laws, with elected commissioners overseeing policies, ordinances, budgets, and services. Cities operate under different forms of governm
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Amendment to Council-Manager Act for Improved City Governance
This amendment proposes slight changes to the Council-Manager Act of 1982 to provide cities with the option to tailor their governing bodies for better representation of their population and demographics. It introduces a 5 or 7 member council with the Mayor as part of the council and a professional
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