About Us
South West Leaders brings together 20 local authority Leaders...
South West Councils brings local authorities together to ensure the best deal for their areas and works collaboratively to...
South West Employers (SWE) has extensive experience of providing both employment support and training opportunities for local government staff...
South West Improvement & Efficiency Partnership (SW IEP) helps councils and their partners to deliver better services...
The South West Secretariat provides officer support for the four Member-led organisations above...
Our Work
Employment Services and Organisation Development
Recruitment, Learning and Development, Employment Services
Working for the South West
Collaborative working for the region
Improvement and Efficiency
Support for authorities and other public bodies delivered through four workstreams
Total Place
Building upon the strong partnership working in the region
More information about our key work areas
Latest...
Driving Value for Money leaflet highlights how the Driving Value for Money programmes are on track to save Councils at least £153m over 4 years...
Fair Funding for the South West
South West Councils are inviting contributions to prepare a response to the Local Government Finance Formula Grant Distribution Consultation. Deadine for submissions 10 September....
Award Winner Confirmed for Public Sector PA & Secretary Event - 14 October 2010
Hays & The Times PA of the Year winner 2010, Laura Richardson is one of the speakers at this event for public sector PAs and Secretaries..
South West Councils Showcase Improvement and Efficiencies in Casebook 2010 
Casebook 2010 showcases improvements in performance and services delivered by Councils who have received support from the RIEP and SW Councils...
Events & Training
We offer a range of support to equip Members and Officers with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the needs of their communities.
Training and Event schedule, click here...
Our top five events now booking are:
- Oct 14, Developing Scrutiny Processes and Functions
- Oct 14, PAs and Secretaries working with the Public Sector
- Oct 21, Managing Performance in a Local Authority Area
- Oct 22, South West Charter for Elected Member Development - Workshop
- Nov 5, Legal Skills for Non-Legal Staff
swcouncilsNEWS
Bringing together news and information from across local government in the region.
Headlines include:
- Fair Funding Consultation Opens
- Through the Looking Glass: Putting citizens at the heart of the assessment process
- West Devon and South Hams Chief Executive Announced
- Big Society Events