Census reveals changing demographics
England Daily News – plus a new Global Local newsletter on the welfare and needs of extraction-based communities.
Global Local In Brief: COP27
This week, we look at the COP27 conference and how local government can address the “knowing-doing gap” when helping to tackle climate change.
Global Local bulletin: Extraction-based communities
This week, we’re looking at the community welfare issues extraction-based communities face and how local government can support their regeneration and a just transition to new industries.
Digging deep to honour mining heritage
When mines play out, as they inevitably do, a hole is often left not just in the ground, but in the heart of the community. We take a look at tourism that celebrates mining history and supports local economies.
COP-26: One Year On – Global Local Executive Panel
On the 10th November 2022, the LGIU and VLGA held a panel to discuss COP-26: One Year On. Composed of Council Chief Executives from across the globe, this panel discussed all that has happened in the last twelve months and the ongoing implications for local government from the COP-26 discussions and resolutions.
The challenges faced by extraction-based communities
Background Mining is a finite economic activity and is crucial to many national economies. It provides temporary socioeconomic benefits to communities such as job creation, increased investment and significant contribution to national GDP. The benefits of the economic activity can last beyond the life of the mine, however, weak governance and institutions and poor legal…
Queensland windfarm to generate power for 1.4m homes
Australia Daily News – plus the findings from the 2022 National survey of Australian local government about their skills and workforce capability needs.
€1m healthcare improvement strategy for Travellers
Ireland Daily News – plus our upcoming training session on addressing the five big project management challenges.
MSPs urge more action to halt decline of town centres
Scotland Daily News – plus new LGIU interview with Cllr Holly Bruce about feminist town planning in Glasgow.
