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035 _a(Sirsi) u119413
100 _aJohnston, B
245 2 _aA competitive edge for council services
260 _c2002
490 _aPlanning (for the Natural and Built Environment)
_v26 July 2002, 14-15(2)
520 _aReports on one of the challenges to local councils from the Best Value regime, introducing competition into service provision. Argues that planning departments need to find ways to involve the private sector in competitive procurement. Discusses the lack of private involvement among local authorities, looking at the experiences of some councils in this area. "Competitive procurement: learning from audit, inspection and research" is available from Audit Commission Publications on 0800 802030. "Planning Officers Society guide to Best Value and planning" can be viewed at www.planningofficers.org.uk/planningguide/.
590 _aABS
650 _aPLANNING DEPARTMENTS
650 _aLOCAL AUTHORITIES
650 _aPRIVATE SECTOR
650 _aSERVICE DELIVERY
650 _aCOMPETITION
690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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