Primer time for new councillors
Our new series of primers should help recently elected councillors understand more about key council services, writes Janet Sillett.
England & Wales
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Where are the fat people in obesity policy?
Why doesn’t obesity policy seem to work? A fat person weighs in. This highly personal piece examines the complexity of weight interventions at the population…
England & Wales, Global, Scotland
Councils on notice: does a section 114 mean bankruptcy for local government?
Last week Birmingham City Council issued a section 114 notice, joining a number of other authorities that have failed to balance their books over the…
England & Wales
How chief executives work with councillors
We spoke to council chief executives in Ireland, Scotland and Australia to find out what it takes forge a leadership team with councillors.
Australia, Global, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland
Supporting recovery for early education and childcare providers
Local authorities must take seriously the pending crisis facing early childhood education and care (ECEC). There may soon be insufficient early childhood education and care places available to meet parental demand. Across publicly funded maintained settings and the private, voluntary and independent (PVI) settings, we are fast reaching a tipping point.
England & Wales
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Going digital to save lives
Pauline Waddell, Team Manager, Mobile Emergency Care Service (MECS) explains how Falkirk Council safeguarded a lifesaving service and became the first local authority in Scotland to enable end-to-end digital telecare.
England & Wales, Ireland, Scotland
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Leading from the front line: supporting local government to deliver net zero
Local government has a crucial role to play in the delivery of a sustainable future. The Improvement Service recently recruited a new position to lead on climate change by engaging the local government community and building new partnerships and collaborations. Judi Kilgallon gives her initial reflections on the drive for action and how the Improvement Service…
England & Wales, Scotland
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Councils in a Just Transition; local government and partners on the rocky road to net zero
Amid a wave of local climate emergency declarations, rising public awareness and plans for recovery, what are the opportunities and challenges facing local government on the rocky road to net zero?
England & Wales, Ireland, Scotland
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LGIU Fortnightly: History, Democracy and Place
Ingrid Koehler and Jonathan Carr-West catch up on the latest from the elections, the Local Democracy Research Centre and a fascinating chat with Dr Matthew Potter who discusses the importance of history to place.
England & Wales, Ireland
Podcast
Marking history and identity – the critical role of local government
Dr Seán Ó’Riordáin reflects on the often forgotten role that local government played in achieving Irish independence and outlines the importance of commemoration in councils’ work to recount local history.
Ireland
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Hyper-local for Covid recovery in Waltham Forest
Officers at Waltham Forest share their insights from developing new ways of working with the community to respond to and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
England & Wales, Global
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Councils not consulted, notified, alerted to guidance – yet again
Janet Sillett, LGIU’s Head of Briefings, writes on the government’s failure to clearly communicate with local government regarding Covid-19 guidance and around vaccines, as well as a lack of local involvement and accountability from central government.
England & Wales
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Transport Innovation at the Highland Council
Cllr Trish Robertson introduces the way the Highland Council is developing its transport network through encouraging active travel, better supporting the public transport network and integrating Electric Vehicle infrastructure.
Scotland
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