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Making the most of the LGR pause: lessons for councils
Drawing on LGIU and Local Partnerships’ Year of Learning programme, this resource explores how five reorganising areas are responding to the government’s LGR review, highlighting key challenges, shared experiences and lessons for councils navigating the pause.
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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.
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View allBudget 2026 - implications for local government
On Wednesday, 28th October 2026, Chancellor John Healey will deliver the first budget of Andy Burnham’s premiership. On the same day, the OBR will publish its economic and fiscal forecast, and it is widely expected that a roadmap to fiscal devolution will be outlined to transfer powers and resources from Whitehall to the regions. In…
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Dundrum by Design: A blueprint for community-led placemaking
Explores how Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, University College Dublin and Dundrum residents used innovative co-design methods through the Dundrum by Design project to shape a public realm plan. Examines its approach, outcomes so far and lessons for other councils.
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