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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 workers’ rights in their communities.
Global
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Accessible housing: a global challenge for local authorities
The accessible housing challenge The increasing global interest in accessible housing has largely been driven by three factors. Firstly, all regions in the world are experiencing population ageing, with varying severity. In countries with life expectancies above 70 years, the average person will spend 8 years of their life living with a disability. Secondly, the…
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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Summer reading inspiration from our Chief Exec
As a parting gift before leaving for holiday, LGIU’s Chief Executive, Jonathan Carr-West shares the list of books he is aspiring to read this summer, if he can find the time – and ideally, a hammock underneath an olive grove too!
Global
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Tackling the climate crisis through community action; in conversation with Cllr Donna Stimson
Councillor Donna Stimson, lead for Climate Change and Sustainability in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead in the South East of England discusses the importance of local climate action including the recent creation of the Borough’s first Climate Partnership and the challenge of building political consensus.
England & Wales, Global
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Happy birthday to Global Local! A year since we launched
The Global Local podcast has returned to celebrate the first birthday of Global Local in both its newsletter and podcast form. Host Ingrid Koehler and LGIU’s Chief Executive Jonathan Carr-West come together to chat about this exciting milestone along with all the big plans that are in store for Global Local’s future.
Global
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Alternative sources of income – can you help? (Not asking for money just info)
New research into alternative sources of funding local government, share your experience in a one page survey.
Australia, Global
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Building better Pride and local government relationships
We chatted with Steve Taylor about the local government benefits to working closely with Pride organisers.
England & Wales, Global
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Civic pride: a reflection of Pride and local government
Our roundup of a month of Civic Pride – local governments around the world celebrating inclusivity and equality.
Global
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