Miliband at ODPM to have strong impact on UK e-Government
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There is a heavy agenda facing the ODPM in the months ahead - the implementation of the Barker Review on housing supply, policy to help first time buyers, the council tax revaluation, the Lyons Review of local government finance and public service pensions for example.
To reflect this significant increase in the Department's workload a Minister for Communities and Local Government will be appointed of Cabinet rank. The Minister of Communities and Local Government, David Miliband, will be taking a close look at e-Government and the way that ODPM is involved (alongside Cabinet Office e-Government Unit and HM-Treasury / OGC especially).
This strengthening of the Ministerial team also aims to allow ODPM to play a wider role on cross departmental issues. With IEG 4, IEG 4.5 and some hefty projects needing implementation, hopefully things can start moving swiftly now that the election campaign is over.
Miliband will also be a central figure in shaping the future strategies for intermediaries delivering e-Government services.
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Full details of the 2005 Awards entry schedules, supported by the Cabinet Office e-Government Unit will be announced soon. Platinum sponsor is KPMG.
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