Children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing under Covid-19
There is a growing evidence showing that the Covid-19 pandemic is significantly affecting children and young peopleβs mental health. This briefing looks at the recent research and practice to support children and young people.
LGIU Statement: England and Scotlandβs top councillors revealedΒ
...and put citizens in control of their own lives, communities and local services. For more information, visit www.lgiu.org . About LGIU Scotland LGIU Scotland is a policy information service dedicated...
Census 2011 latest releases and other ONS statistics
Since the last briefing on Census 2011 (January 2013), ONS has published a number of more detailed releases on topics such as religion, ethnicity, migration, and detailed characteristics by ward and super output area. Mid-year population estimates for 2012 (MYE2012) have also been published. This briefing provides a summary of key releases over the January…
Starting school in September 2020: catching up and recovery
One of the hardest tasks resulting from the closure of all schools for nearly all pupils at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic was reopening them again for all pupils. The briefing looks at two research papers and other guidance on the issue.
Liberal Democrats – policy development in the lead up to 2015 General Election
his is the second in a series of briefings on the policy development being carried out by the main Westminster political parties ahead of the 2015 General Election. It provides a βsnap shotβ of where the Liberal Democrats have got to, focusing on issues which directly affect local government. So far they have addressed a…
Luke Nicholls
...innovation within local government, development of effective strategy as well as working with, and advising, a wide range of government and other stakeholder. Email: Luke.Nicholls@sgsep.com.au Link to SGS website: https://www.sgsep.com.au/people/luke-nicholls...
Sustainable Communities Act: consultation on application process
This briefing outlines the new scheme, explains the topic for consultation which includes reconsideration of rejected applications, and notes an initial response from the organisation, Local Works.
Government response to the CLG Select Committee Report: The Private Rented Sector
'- On 18 July 2013, the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee published the report of its inquiry into the private housing rented sector (βThe Private Rented Sectorβ). - The report contained 43 specific recommendations for improving the operation of the growing private rented market whilst still allowing the market to develop…
Planning cuts make housing targets impossible, says new FMB/LGiU research
Nearly 90% of local authorities believe that the Governmentβs housing targets will be impossible to meet due to a lack of planning resources, according to a new joint research report from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU).
Viewpoint: Health and Wellbeing β A Standard for Humans!
...go that are quiet. WELL considers spaces dedicated for collaboration, concentration, creativity and reflection. For more on WELL visit http://www.wellcertified.com/ – Paul Chatwin – WELL AP™ – Associate Cundall www.cundall.com...