Difference between revisions of "Government Communication Service"
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The [[Government Communication Service]] became thenew name of the [[Government Communication Network]] following an announcement in late 2013 by [[Angus Maude]].<ref name="Creation">[[Cabinet Office]] and The Rt Hon [[Lord Maude of Horsham]] [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-central-government-communication-service-to-save-money-and-raise-standards New central government communication service to save money and raise standards: Plans to improve standards and evaluate effectiveness of government communication were unveiled today]. Published 15 October 2013.</ref> | The [[Government Communication Service]] became thenew name of the [[Government Communication Network]] following an announcement in late 2013 by [[Angus Maude]].<ref name="Creation">[[Cabinet Office]] and The Rt Hon [[Lord Maude of Horsham]] [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-central-government-communication-service-to-save-money-and-raise-standards New central government communication service to save money and raise standards: Plans to improve standards and evaluate effectiveness of government communication were unveiled today]. Published 15 October 2013.</ref> | ||
| − | Following the priorities set out in the [https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/https-gcn.civilservice...nicationsPlan201314.pdf Communications plan for 2013 to 2014], the 11 point plan for reform of the [[ | + | Following the priorities set out in the [https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/https-gcn.civilservice...nicationsPlan201314.pdf Communications plan for 2013 to 2014], the 11 point plan for reform of the [[GCN]] to create the [[GCS]] includes: |
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Revision as of 17:15, 11 May 2018
The Government Communication Service became thenew name of the Government Communication Network following an announcement in late 2013 by Angus Maude.[1]
Following the priorities set out in the Communications plan for 2013 to 2014, the 11 point plan for reform of the GCN to create the GCS includes:
- creating a new Government Communication Service
- mandatory evaluation to track effectiveness and justify value for money
- aligning departmental communications strategies with government priorities
- revising and improving communications spending controls
- improving governance through a new Government Communication Board
- creating group communication structures to align work of departments and their major arms-length bodies
- improving cross-government internal communications
- improving regional communication services
- enhancing existing communications hubs to improve joint working between departments
- providing additional central resource to support departments
- integrating social media and digital channels within all communications functions, including the press office [1]
External links
- Internet Archive gcs.civilservice.gov.uk
