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Northgate calls for end to ‘winner takes all’ Planning Delivery Grant allocations The government’s proposed method for assessing Planning Delivery Grant (PDG) allocations is stacked in favour of wealthier local authorities and could widen the digital divide, according to Northgate Information Solutions.	19th October 2006
Northgate stresses value of school design and engagement for Sustainable Schools agenda The Department for Education and Skills has set out a clear vision to inspire schools across the country to play a leading role in sustainable development by 2020, according to Northgate Information Solutions.	4th September 2006
Stakeholder engagement key to public service reform in Scotland The transformation of public services in Scotland is best achieved through the full engagement of all stakeholders, according to Northgate Information Solutions.	3rd October 2006
Scotland well-placed to pioneer national strategy for shared services Scotland may be uniquely placed to pioneer a world-class shared services strategy, according to Northgate Information Solutions.	10th August 2006
Northgate calls for accurate data to underpin new online record of electors	6th March 2006
Accurate data should be at the heart of the new Co-ordinated Online Record of Electors (CORE), according to Northgate Information Solutions.
Northgate calls for citizens’ experience to drive performance improvement	3rd March 2006
Northgate today called for greater emphasis to be placed on using citizens’ perceptions and experience of local services to drive performance improvement.
Digital divide must be tackled to ensure Youth Matters	4th November 2005
Action to tackle the digital divide should be at the heart of government policy on young people, according to Northgate Information Solutions.
Northgate welcomes drive to tackle ICT knowledge divide	16th September 2005
Enabling businesses and citizens across the West Midlands to enjoy the full benefit of ICT is essential to success in the region, Northgate Information Solutions said today.
Northgate welcomes increased focus on leadership	14th September 2005
Effective leadership is the key to unlocking the potential of the fire and rescue services, Northgate Information Solutions said today.
Joint working must underpin new housing planning policy	9th September 2005
Formal information sharing networks could support improved housing planning decisions, Northgate Information Solutions said today.
Continued drive for e-planning improvements	10th August 2005
Northgate Information Solutions today welcomed the government's call for local authorities to make greater use of e-planning services.
Northgate calls for multi-agency working to deliver transformation in adult social care	28th July 2005
Multi-agency working is set to provide the biggest challenge and the best opportunity for adult social care, according to Northgate Information Solutions.
Northgate calls for further research into public service access	17th June 2005
Northgate Information Solutions today called on the government to consider undertaking further research on the accessibility of e-government services for disabled people
Northgate calls for holistic approach to use of Scottish police resources	3rd May 2005
Northgate today called for an holistic approach to, and regular review of, the resources available to the police service in Scotland.
Northgate calls for quality information to underpin Scottish fire and rescue framework	29th April 2005
Effective decision-making relies on an integrated approach to the use of information and resources, claimed Northgate Information Solutions today.
Intelligence-led technology model key to improving public services	25th April 2005
Intelligence-led technology is the key to delivering public service improvements, claimed Northgate Information Solutions, as it announced the completion of its acquisition of Service and Systems Solutions Ltd (Sx3), a leading provider of software and managed services to the public sector.
Northgate calls for earlier identification of healthcare trends	21st February 2005
Northgate Information Solutions today called for the early analysis of trends in healthcare to improve performance and simplify the assessment process.
Northgate welcomes Social Exclusion Unit's inclusive approach to consultation	14th February 2005
Northgate Information Solutions today welcomed the Social Exclusion Unit's approach to improving public service delivery through early consultation.
Northgate calls for penalty notices to encourage regulatory compliance	4th February 2005
Welcoming the Hampton review s further consultation, which follows the publication of an interim report on regulatory inspection and enforcement, Northgate Information Solutions today called for penalty notices to be used by regulators to encourage greater regulatory compliance and ensure swift, effective enforcement.
Northgate welcomes plans for customer service standards in policing	1st February 2005
Northgate Information Solutions today welcomed the government s commitment to introducing minimum standards of customer service for contacting the police.
Northgate gains e-GIF accreditation	31st January 2005
Northgate Information Solutions, the UK's leading provider of community justice technology solutions, today announced that they are one of the first organisations, private or public, to gain e-GIF (e-Government Interoperability Framework) accreditation.
Northgate calls for minimum standards for older people s services	26th November 2004
Networks of services for older people should be based on national minimum standards, according to Northgate Information Solutions. In a response to the Department for Work and Pensions Link-Age consultation, Northgate welcomed the development of a multi-agency approach in order to deliver services tailored to individual need.
Technology assists benefits take-up	29th October 2004
Two of Britain s councils Southampton and Stratford-on-Avon district have teamed up with Northgate Information Solutions to pilot a radical new benefits take-up system which could revolutionise the way benefits are delivered in the UK.
Better information, improved delivery for fire and rescue services	26th October 2004
A clear partnership approach built on the sharing of accurate information is critical to delivering a modernised fire service focused on prevention and community fire safety, according to Northgate Information Solutions.
Northgate welcomes Defra's holistic approach	24th September 2004
Welcoming Defra's proposals to extend the penalty notice system to deliver Clean Neighbourhoods, Northgate called on the government to introduce a new law to guarantee fair enforcement.
Scotland's fire service needs Scottish control	31st August 2004
Local control and delivery are essential to delivering a truly citizen-centred fire service. In a response to the Scottish Executive's consultation on Scottish Fire Control Rooms, Northgate called for a national system for Scotland with two regional fire control rooms to ensure a responsive service.
Action needed to maintain public faith in penalty notices	15th July 2004
Welcoming the announcement of new penalty notices contained in Defra's Clean Neighbourhoods consultation, Northgate Information Solutions today called on the government to take action to ensure that their use is proportionate, equitable and accountable.
Continuous improvement should be at the heart of health performance management	4th June 2004
In a response to the Scottish Executive's consultation on managing poor performance, Northgate called for clear mechanisms to prevent and manage poor performance through enhanced risk management techniques and improved information systems.
Effective information management key to tackling environmental crime	14th May 2004
In a submission to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' consultation on fly-tipping, Northgate welcomed the development of a national fly-tipping database as a means of obtaining a national 'picture' of the issue, but called for its extension to all environmental crime.
Close the anti-social behaviour enforcement gap	1st April 2004
Northgate today called for the use of penalty notices as an additional means of tackling minor offences, in a response to the Northern Ireland Office's consultation on anti-social behaviour. The range of proposed enforcement measures, including Anti-social Behaviour Orders, could be strengthened by the option of penalty notice to deal fairly with the intermittent offences that contribute to the fear of crime and a reduced quality of life in local communities.
Partnership, prediction and prevention the 3 P s of fire safety	12th March 2004
A clear partnership approach built on the sharing of accurate information is critical to delivering community fire safety. In a response to the draft Fire and Rescue Service National Framework, Northgate today called for a new approach to fire safety based on the 3 P s of Partnership, Prediction and Prevention.
Northgate calls for Anti-social Behaviour Bill to be strengthened	30th January 2004
Northgate Information Solutions today called for the considered use of penalty notices as part of an overall programme of education and enforcement, in a response to the Scottish Communities Committee inquiry.
Citizens-centred services key to policing by cooperation	27th January 2004
New technology can transform community justice by redefining the relationship between services and the citizen, according to Northgate Information Solutions. In a response to the Home Office's green paper on policing, Northgate however warned that change management strategies must be put in place before technology can add value.
Environmental crime should be tackled fairly but firmly	13th January 2004
Penalty notices should be issued to individuals and corporates committing environmental offences. In a submission to the Environmental Audit Committee enquiry, Northgate called for an examination of the extended use of penalty notices as part of a clear education and enforcement programme.
Education and effective enforcement key to tackling truancy	22nd December 2003
In its response to the government's consultation on the education-related provisions of the Anti-social Behaviour Bill (now Act), Northgate urged the government to give more flexibility to local authorities to distinguish between parents who won't and can't pay penalty notices issued for their children's truancy.
Children's services will not improve with a 'one size fits all' approach	1st December 2003
In its response to the children's green paper, Northgate welcomes the government's focus on prevention but warns against imposing a 'one size fits all' approach to identification, referral and tracking (IRT) on local authorities.
Children's Bill will deliver improved services to safeguard children	26th November 2003
Northgate today welcomed the announcement of a children's bill in the Queen's Speech as an important step towards safeguarding children. The bill will tackle critical issues such as poor co-ordination between agencies responsible for child welfare and a failure to share information.
Fire and Rescue Services Bill recognises that prevention better than cure	26th November 2003
Northgate today welcomed the announcement of a Fire and Rescue Services Bill within the Queen's Speech as an important step forward in modernising the UK Fire Service and placing greater emphasis on prevention.
Increased efficiency must deliver quality services as well as savings	21th November 2003
In its response to the Cabinet Office efficiency review, Northgate today called for a 'whole-benefit' approach to evaluating public service improvements to ensure that cost savings are not bought at the expense of high quality services.
Employee welfare should be at the heart of railway safety scheme	29th October 2003
In its response to the consultation on establishing a railway safety accreditation scheme, Northgate welcomed the additional powers available to the British Transport Police but called for employee health and safety to be placed at the heart of its operation.
Boost for councils to tackle noise nuisance	21st October 2003
Northgate today welcomed the government's amendment to the Anti-social Behaviour Bill allowing local authorities to retain the receipts from penalty notices issued for noise nuisance.
Dirty London needs a capital wipe-up	7th October 2003
In its response to the London Assembly's investigation into protecting the city environment, Northgate called for a city-wide campaign to promote community well-being by tackling the causes of anti-social behaviour and cracking down on environmental nuisance.
End the business opt-out	11th September 2003
In its response to the Scottish Executive's consultation on anti-social behaviour, Northgate called for a fundamental review of the application of penalty notices to the Scottish legal system.