Catch up on everything you might have missed from the last three months of Global Local, from finance to tourism and abandoned properties to turnaround towns, we go in-depth and share leading practice from around the globe. Read it here.

🟢 Everyone can read about inspirational practice and innovation in all four of our LGIU’s core countries, with links to resources that can help you make it real where you are. Read here.

🟢 This month our international think tank review is open for everyone! We cover the latest findings from leading think tanks around the globe with insights that are critical for local government. Read here.

We’ve been bringing together our best resources on a variety of subjects, tailoring them to your location and your interests and sending them about once a month. You’ll only get what you’ve told us you’d like to receive, so make sure your preferences are up to date. 

Rural areas often face barriers to accessing today’s digital society. LGIU Ireland hears from Brian Boyle, Head of Information Systems in Donegal County Council, to understand how local governments can provide the UN-recognised right to internet access. Read here.

Tackling the dilemma of growing wind energy adoption and no sustainable disposal solution, BladeBridge.ie offers a way to repurpose blades into blade bridges, a cost-competitive option to traditional bridges with added environmental advantages. Read here.

The vital work of local authority employees in Ireland and the role they are playing in our social and economic life is being highlighted for this year’s ‘Your Council Day’. Our Commissioning Editor, Dr. Seán Ó Riordáin provides an overview of Irish local government. Read it here.

Urban sprawl and the ongoing lack of adequate transport and service infrastructure is a huge challenge for urban communities across the US. This article highlights key examples of how several US cities are adopting the 20-minute neighbourhood concept to overcome the challenges. Read here.

Dublin City Council aims to transform the way people walk, wheel and cycle in the capital. This LGIU article from Dublin City Council provides a background to the development and planning of Active Travel in Ireland’s capital. Read here.

To mark the LGMA’s Your Council Day, we highlighted the services Irish local government provide for people and communities with some of our past content. In keeping with the theme of Your Council Day, we’ll be showcasing the range of work taking place across Irish local authorities, including the services not always associated with councils, such as arts and heritage, urban and village renewal, and tourism. Read it here.

This collection showcases a range of LGIU work that explores all things environmental governance on a local level, including best environmental practice from local leaders around the world, the importance of community engagement, and adaptation and resilience strategies. From exclusive LGIU member content to our Global Local newsletters, plus articles which are free for anyone to read, this collection provides resources to support better policy and practice for your communities. Read it here.

A huge range of resources from voting, decision making to engaging with local communities. We highlight the best of our resources on making things happen together! Read it here.

This collection showcases a range of LGIU work that explores energy on a local level, including transitions in energy sources and powering future homes. It has plenty of key resources to offer for staff and councillors in public services that aspire to drive a sustainable energy transition in their areas. Read it here.

New international research and lessons on local government finance. What are the challenges? What are the potential solutions and how can we ensure a sustainable future for local government? Find out here.

Local government is often responsible for the last mile and the first. This collection of LGIU resources looks at how councils can manage our relationship with the car and its possible alternatives. Read here.