About Us
Strategic Leaders’ Board (SLB) is the executive arm of SW Councils. The 20-strong SLB is a grouping of local authority Leaders made up of county and unitary council Leaders and district representation...
South West Councils brings local authorities together to ensure the best deal for their areas and works collaboratively to strengthen the local voice at regional and national levels...
South West Employers (SWE) is an Employers’ forum which offers member organisations guidance and practical assistance on employment-related issues and delivers a programme of Learning & Development opportunities...
South West Improvement & Efficiency Partnership (SW IEP) helps councils and their partners to deliver better services, set through Local Area Agreements (LAAs), by supporting them in their efforts to become more efficient, innovative and engaged...
The South West Secretariat provides officer support for the four Member-led organisations above...
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Free Support for Partnership Working Local Improvement Advisers (LIAs) provide free expert support to partnership working...
Celebrating Successful South West Councils
What we do best! Every one of the region's 41 local authorities are featured in this publication showcasing good practice and innovation.
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swcouncilsNEWS
Bringing together news and information from across local government in the region.
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- Local Government Pay 2010-2011
- Councils Count Cost as Government Bill for Elderly Personal Care Hits Home
Our Work
Working for the South West
Collaborative working for the region
Employment Services
Recruitment, Learning and Development, Employment Services
Improvement and Efficiency
Support for authorities and other public bodies delivered through four workstreams
Total Place
New national initiative looking at a ‘whole area’ approach to public services
More information about our key work areas