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Cities are leading in efforts to advance workers’ rights
Guest bloggers LiJia Gong and Terri Gerstein outline their recent findings on how local governments in the US are supporting their own workforce and enforcing…
Global
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – our country’s greatest public servant
As local government joins the rest of the country in mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Jonathan Carr-West pays tribute to the remarkable and inspirational…
England & Wales, Global, Scotland
Call for contributions
Share your story with us to inspire colleagues around the world with local solutions to global challenges.
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Local government innovation constrained by funding system
Andrew Walker outlines new cross-country research on whole systems funding for autonomy and innovation in local government.
England & Wales, Global
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What does the Queen’s death mean for the Commonwealth?
Lucy Slack, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum, discusses the reactions from members of the Commonwealth in the wake of the Queen’s death and what this moment of change means for the association going forward.
Global
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The global impact of Queen Elizabeth II’s death
Despite her impressive age of 96 years old, for many, the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday still felt almost unexpected. Its impact has been felt far beyond the UK, unleashing intense emotions across the globe – as discussed in this reflective piece.
England & Wales, Global, Scotland
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – our country’s greatest public servant
As local government joins the rest of the country in mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Jonathan Carr-West pays tribute to the remarkable and inspirational legacy of public service that she bequeaths to all those involved in civic life.
England & Wales, Global, Scotland
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Call for contributions
Share your story with us to inspire colleagues around the world with local solutions to global challenges.
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Blog Post
Cities are leading in efforts to advance workers’ rights
Guest bloggers LiJia Gong and Terri Gerstein outline their recent findings on how local governments in the US are supporting their own workforce and enforcing workers’ rights in their communities.
Global
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The National Islands Plan: a journey to transformational change for Scotland’s Islands?
The LGiU’s Local Democracy Research Centre, in partnership with the University of the Highlands and Islands, Shetland, Orkney and Western Isles councils (all LGIU members), has set up and funded a PhD to analyse the implementation of the Scottish government’s National Plan for the Islands. In this blog PhD candidate Adele Lidderdale introduces herself and…
Global, Scotland
Accessible housing: a global challenge for local authorities
This article provides an overview of the global challenges of accessible housing for local authorities, outlining target areas for impactful change toward closing the gap between supply and demand.
Global
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Building Trust – bringing families and local authorities back together
In this new blog, Matt Buttery, CEO at Triple P, discusses the role of local authorities in assisting and nurturing families in their areas – with a focus on the evolution of Family Hubs and their opportunities.
England & Wales
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