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Scotland Programme for Government 2026-31 — insights for local government
What does Scotland’s Programme for Government 2026-31 mean for local government? Exploring the insights across thematic sections, this resource provides a must-read summary for the local government sector.
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View allAsk the Expert - lessons for the UK from the Irish Local Democracy Taskforce
Although Ireland as a nation has a long democratic tradition, the same cannot be said for local government in Ireland. The Local Democracy Taskforce was established in June 2025 in an effort to strengthen local democracy. They reported their findings in March 2026, with over 70 recommendations that have now been adopted by the Irish…
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What more can we do to end rough sleeping?
This briefing examines England’s new £442m Rough Sleeping Programme, the lessons from previous approaches and the growing focus on prevention, unpacking what the new funding means for local government and what more is needed to end rough sleeping for good.
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