Many low-income families are teetering on the brink of crisis. How should local government respond? What lessons from the pandemic response can we apply now to do the best for our children and young people? We examine four lessons to help us navigate the cost of living crisis.
In this article, Dr. Greg Stride of LGIU’s Local Democracy Research Centre disseminates the findings of his recent PhD into the health of England’s electoral system. He conducted in-depth interviews with electoral staff at the heart of it all and collated their experiences and views on the current situation and the changes ahead, including the…
As part of LGIU’s series on local government leadership, Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council discusses how Limerick is navigating the challenges and opportunities facing local government this year.
This article offers a review of Professor Barbara Norman’s latest book on urban planning for climate change, in particular highlighting how it provides extensive information on the institutional and governance issue surrounding how we address climate change, including specific actions local government can take in their communities.
Peter Smith rounds up the local government news of the week, plus our latest briefings and more on finance, elections, housing and planning and every thing budget – ahead of next week!
Dive into all things local government this week in Ireland. In a week where Councils around Ireland “gender-flipped” chambers to highlight the lack of women representation in local government, this latest edition of all things Ireland brings you the latest reports, updates and policy changes that shape Irish local governance this week.
In a week where we jumped from announcements on the National Care Service to debates on breaking up Scotland’s largest council, our latest edition of All Things Scotland brings you all the key reports and updates to keep you informed and connected on Scottish Local Government.
To celebrate the work of Scotland’s 32 local authorities and the thousands of caterers who work tirelessly to provide high-quality, nutritionally balanced, sustainably sourced menus, this article from ASSIST FM and Food for Life Scotland reflects on just how far the sector has come.
Are we seeing a rising tide of political violence against councillors? As we launch our 2023 election resources, we look at rising levels of hostility and offer councillors, candidates and election staff some sensible support and a call for action and awareness.
Women in the UK are less likely to ask for a pay-rise and less likely to be successful when they ask. According to a 2022 YouGov survey, 43% of men have asked for a pay-rise, compared to a third of women. Of these men, 31% were successful in receiving a salary increase, compared to just…
