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?
LGIU’s Commissioning Editor for Ireland reflects on the recently published research on local government finance and funding in England and wonders if the grass is not always so green.
The Local Democracy Research Centre has commissioned experts at the University of Northumbria, led by Dr Kevin Muldoon-Smith, to look at how local government is funded in different countries around the world. This is an introduction to that research with an overview to the funding systems in England, Germany, Italy and Japan.
The monthly Global Local Think Tank review highlights relevant research and policy from leading think tanks around the world. This month: offices to houses, public services digital, Covid recovery fraud, whistle blowing and active travel.
Next up in our Irish local government leadership series, LGIU’s Thomas Lynch chats with Niall Cussen, the Chief Executive of the Office of the Planning Regulator, to find out more about the operation of Ireland’s planning system.
Focus on Ireland highlights a few key items of local government news from our members-only Daily News service and provides links to key resources to help you address the issues of today and opportunities for the future.
LGiU offers an extensive range of training that can be delivered in your council. From skills for councillors and officers to building better community relationships, we can help your organisation build the skills you need where you need them.
Housing shortages are a huge national issue in Ireland. A new report by the Land Development Agency estimates that available land parcels could yield up to 66,910 housing units – with 41% being local authority owned already. This briefing examines the report detail’s and its implications for helping to relieve Ireland’s future housing demand.
Next up in LGIU’s series of interviews with local government leaders, we spoke with Meath County Council’s Chief Executive, Jackie Maguire, to find out more about the Council’s big priorities and what they’re striving to achieve this year.
Councils around the world are tackling problems with resourcefulness and ingenuity. LGIU’s round up of case studies, good practice highlights from our exclusive Daily News and. more. From re-wilding to economic development and cost-of-living support.
