News Type: Blog Post

All Things England: a striking week? Not yet in local government

Peter Smith rounds up the local government news of the week, plus our latest briefings and more.

2nd March 2023 England & Wales Blog-article

All Things Ireland – Protocol politics, turning pubs into homes and awards for Clare County Council

Dive into all things local government in Ireland right here. In a week full of statistic releases and new reports (as well as the “Windsor” framework), this latest edition of All Things Ireland brings you the key reports, updates and policy changes that have shaped Irish local governance.

2nd March 2023 Ireland Blog-article

All Things Scotland local government – Council budgets, housing updates and planning reports

Dive into all things local government this week in Scotland right here. With SNP leadership campaigns in full swing ahead of voting opening on March 13th, this week we bring you key reports, updates and policy changes that shape local government in Scotland.

2nd March 2023 Scotland Blog-article

Celebrating Scotland’s Improvement Districts

Recently, Scotland’s Improvement Districts (SIDs) hosted an event at Holyrood to celebrate the country’s improvement districts. This article provides an overview of the celebrations and shares key learning and updates from the organisation. 

2nd March 2023 Scotland Blog-article With case study

My Vote My Voice: empowering people with learning disabilities and autistic people vote

The My Vote My Voice campaign is aimed at empowering people with learning disabilities and autistic people to use their vote. While the gathering had an overwhelmingly positive and energetic feel, it highlighted the profound challenges faced by autistic people and people with learning disabilities when it comes to voting.

1st March 2023 England & Wales, Scotland Blog-article

Council Tax – happy 30th anniversary or time for a change?

Ahead of the annual setting of council tax rates and in light of the 30th anniversary of the introduction of council tax in the UK, Michael Orton from the University of Warwick discusses the various options for updating the UK’s council tax system while evaluating the pros and cons of each.

1st March 2023 England & Wales, Scotland Blog-article

How Kirklees Council’s pioneering Democracy Friendly Schools programme is inspiring young people to get involved in local democracy

When the Kirklees Democracy Commission embarked on their exploration of what it would take to grow a stronger local democracy in Kirklees, the experiences of young citizens led to a long term commitment to change things, for the next generation – and beyond.

28th February 2023 England & Wales Blog-article With case study

All Things England – there’s gas in them there hills

Peter Smith focuses on transport and environmental issues, energy production in the hills of Surrey and much more local government news of the week in All Things England.

23rd February 2023 England & Wales Blog-article

The training you need. When you need it.

We are proud to introduce our brand new build your own curriculum training offer.

23rd February 2023 England & Wales, Ireland, Scotland Blog-article

All Things Scotland – Get ready, set, go. First Minister race warms up!

As questions are asked over who the next First Minister will be and what policy they will want to deliver? This week’s edition of All Things Scotland focuses on the financial implications of the recent Budget Bill and other key news, reports and updates for local government.

23rd February 2023 Scotland Blog-article