Global Local: Nordic spotlight
Discover the Nordic countries' successes in local governance and how they respond to global challenges such as climate change, ageing populations & more.
Global Local Library
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Health and social services reform in Finland – Centralising local government services
This briefing provides insight into the controversial health and social services reform that is being rolled out in Finland right now. It looks at the years leading up to the large-scale reform that is fundamentally changing the provision and funding of services that were historically within a local government remit.
Global
Members & Global Local
Global Local: Air quality and pollution
How is local government taking action to support cleaner air where we live, work and breathe? Find innovation and good practice.
Global Local bulletin: Year in Review Part Two
Our year in review - local solutions to global challenges. The second of two editions rounding up 2022, with a focus on the challenges faced by local government around planning and built environment.
Global Local bulletin: Happy 2023 – two new roundups and a call to help us get even better
See our brand new case study roundup and our latest Think Tank Review of local government research.
Members & Global Local
Global Local Think Tank Review – January 2023
We round up the best thinking on local public services from around the world. This edition includes health inequalities, affordable childcare, corruption, dealing with extreme weather and learning from failure.
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Members & Global Local
Case study roundup December 2022
Our new case study roundup for LGIU members and Global Local subscribers. Read notable practice highlights from our Daily News service and see case studies from our articles and briefings you may have missed.
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
With case study
Members & Global Local
Rural, Coastal and Island issues- Global Local Executive Panel
Our final Global Executive Panel for 2022, this briefing summarises the December 2022 LGIU and VLGA rural, coastal and island panel. Bringing together Chief Executives from Ireland, the UK and Australia, this briefing shares the highlights of the panel and the experiences of Chief Executives facing the unique challenges in rural, coastal and island communities.
Australia, Global, Ireland, Scotland
With case study
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Global Local bulletin: Christmas lights
This week, we’re celebrating Christmas around the globe and taking a look back at some of our favourite moments from the past year.
A municipal Christmas
Councils are celebrating the holidays and supporting stronger communities, sustainability and local economic development. Find out how in this fun tour of municipal Christmas cheer.
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
