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Party Conference Season 2026: what it means for local government
LGIU’s Partnerships Team reflects on the key messages from party conference season, exploring issues from the parties’ differing approaches to housing and planning to the impact of paused local government reorganisation and what it all means for councils.
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Once again the Cllr Awards are celebrating the amazing work of councillors. Explore the five categories and find out how to enter.
Events & Training
View allQuestioning skills for scrutiny
Effective scrutiny depends on knowing the right questions to ask, active listening and the ability to follow the answer wherever it leads. This session will help you develop all those skills to ensure the best results from your scrutiny work. Key outcomes Be able to distinguish between poor practice and good practice questions. Strengthen your…
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A National Care Service: where does this leave local authorities?
A National Care Service has been promised, but what will it look like in practice, and what will local governments’ role be? This resource unpacks the uncertainties around delivery, national oversight and funding.
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