http://wales.gov.uk/topics/improvingservices/ Welsh Assembly latest news and events http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130508nps/?lang=en Over seventy public sector organisations have agreed to join Wales’ new National Procurement Service, the Finance Minister, Jane Hutt has announced. Wed, 08 May 2013 10:40:23 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130508nps/?lang=en 2013-05-08T10:40:23Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130507cap/?lang=en A £76.5m funding package for housing, schools, flood protection and transport will support around 1,400 jobs and boost economic growth, Finance Minister Jane Hutt has said.   Tue, 07 May 2013 14:14:52 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130507cap/?lang=en 2013-05-07T14:14:52Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/7130424-regional-collaboration-fund/?lang=en Four more projects are to benefit from the Welsh Government’s new Regional Collaboration Fund Local Government Minister, Lesley Griffiths, announced today. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:55:27 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/7130424-regional-collaboration-fund/?lang=en 2013-04-24T06:55:27Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130329psf/?lang=en Wales faces the most challenging years since devolution due to UK Government cuts to the Welsh budget, Finance Minister, Jane Hutt has warned. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:22:05 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130329psf/?lang=en 2013-03-29T09:22:05Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/projects-regional-collaboration-fund/?lang=en The first projects to benefit from the Welsh Government’s new Regional Collaboration Fund have been announced today by Local Government Minister Lesley Griffiths. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/projects-regional-collaboration-fund/?lang=en 2013-03-28T00:00:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130322jhav/?lang=en Investing in infrastructure and supporting Wales’ construction sector will ensure Wales builds its way towards economic growth, Finance Minister Jane Hutt has said. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:32:57 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130322jhav/?lang=en 2013-03-22T11:32:57Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/7221414/?lang=en Finance Minister Jane Hutt saw today how Welsh Government funding is improving roads in Anglesey. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:26:03 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/7221414/?lang=en 2013-03-22T10:26:03Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130321-new-data-reg/?lang=en New data to help public services work together to deliver local services across Wales has been published by Local Government Minister Lesley Griffiths. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:42:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130321-new-data-reg/?lang=en 2013-03-21T09:42:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130318-missing-children-gwent/?lang=en Public services in Gwent are joining together today to launch a new approach to dealing with missing children in Gwent. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:42:57 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/130318-missing-children-gwent/?lang=en 2013-03-18T09:42:57Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/7187069/?lang=en A further £11m from the Invest-to-Save Fund has been announced today by Finance Minister Jane Hutt. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:03:42 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/7187069/?lang=en 2013-03-13T11:03:42Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/7177541/?lang=en The establishment of a new National Procurement Service for Wales (NPS) has been announced by Local Government Minister, Carl Sargeant and Finance Minister, Jane Hutt. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:48:10 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/7177541/?lang=en 2013-03-12T10:48:10Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/7026585/?lang=en Finance Minister Jane Hutt has seen today how the Welsh Government’s Invest-to-Save Fund is helping Flintshire County Council save £460,000 per year. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:08:30 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/7026585/?lang=en 2013-02-07T13:08:30Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/laperformance1112/?lang=en The latest bulletin highlighting key performance data with a citizen focus for each of the 22 local authorities in Wales has been published today. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:52:12 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2013/laperformance1112/?lang=en 2013-01-09T14:52:12Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6832227/?lang=en Finance Minister Jane Hutt saw today how a new school in Aberdare and an emergency care centre in Merthyr have helped to create jobs, apprenticeships and opportunities for local people and business. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:58:41 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6832227/?lang=en 2012-12-11T15:58:41Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6819059/?lang=en "There are no reasons or excuses why all organisations cannot fully adopt the principles in the Wales Procurement Policy Statement," Jane Hutt said today. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:42:09 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6819059/?lang=en 2012-12-06T10:42:09Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/121203stats/?lang=en A refreshed statistical website has been re-launched by the Welsh Government. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:32:48 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/121203stats/?lang=en 2012-12-03T14:32:48Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/121126vw/?lang=en The Welsh Government’s procurement division, Value Wales, has won a top UK Civil Service award. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:32:30 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/121126vw/?lang=en 2012-11-26T11:32:30Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6741418/?lang=en A new round of Invest-to-Save funding has been opened to public service organisations in Wales to help them develop new, cost-effective approaches to service delivery. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:56:04 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6741418/?lang=en 2012-11-05T11:56:04Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6721120/?lang=en A joint statement outlining new commitments on funding in Wales has been published today by the UK Government and the Welsh Government. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:45:15 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6721120/?lang=en 2012-10-24T08:45:15Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/121022hr/?lang=en The Welsh Government has beaten stiff competition to win a prestigious award for an initiative to improve the management of staff across the Welsh public sector. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:14:31 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/121022hr/?lang=en 2012-10-22T14:14:31Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6664639/?lang=en Boosting economic growth, creating jobs, investing in schools and hospitals and protecting universal benefits are at the heart of the Welsh Government’s draft budget for 2013-14, Jane Hutt has said. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:32:32 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6664639/?lang=en 2012-10-02T12:32:32Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6664680/?lang=en A £57million investment in mental health facilities in Cardiff is an example of how Welsh Government funding is improving public services and boosting the economy, Jane Hutt said today. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:17:21 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6664680/?lang=en 2012-10-02T09:17:21Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/120927ns/?lang=en People in Wales are extremely satisfied with GP surgeries, hospitals and schools but remained concerned about the financial situation, the National Survey for Wales reveals today. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:40:01 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/120927ns/?lang=en 2012-09-27T08:40:01Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6652655/?lang=en "Great leadership is essential to the effective delivery of public services in Wales," Local Government and Communities Minister Carl Sargeant said today. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:26:52 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6652655/?lang=en 2012-09-26T14:26:52Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6629817/?lang=en Apprenticeship and work experience opportunities benefitting Blaenau Ffestiniog Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:26:04 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/6629817/?lang=en 2012-09-19T14:26:04Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/120919Mcreview/?lang=en A report on the impact of procurement policy in Wales has found that good progress has been made in developing successful policies but there are key areas for improvement. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:50:39 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2012/120919Mcreview/?lang=en 2012-09-19T09:50:39Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/improvingservices/localserviceboards/eventsmain/pastevents/publiceng/?lang=en The event was for engagement practioners across Local Service Board partners. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:18:45 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/improvingservices/localserviceboards/eventsmain/pastevents/publiceng/?lang=en 2011-11-28T10:18:45Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/improvingservices/localserviceboards/eventsmain/pastevents/information/?lang=en The workshop explored the challenges and opportunities in delivering high quality information efficiently and effectively in the public sector in Wales. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:51:45 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/improvingservices/localserviceboards/eventsmain/pastevents/information/?lang=en 2011-07-13T07:51:45Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/improvingservices/localserviceboards/eventsmain/pastevents/evaluation/?lang=en The evaluation workshop was held on 13 May 2011, at the Royal Welsh Showground. Fri, 13 May 2011 10:00:37 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/improvingservices/localserviceboards/eventsmain/pastevents/evaluation/?lang=en 2011-05-13T10:00:37Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2006/archive-2006/?lang=en Visit the UK Web Archive to view archived news. Sun, 01 Jan 2006 15:59:33 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/improvingpublicservices/2006/archive-2006/?lang=en 2006-01-01T15:59:33Z