The state of the private rental market: Accommodation availability
The private rental market in Ireland is experiencing a severe shortage of accommodation availability due to a combination of supply and demand issues. This briefing considers all the underlining issues surrounding the availability concerns, in addition to exploring how the market has evolved to this point and what the situation means for future prospects.
The Armed Forces Covenant: the new duty and resources available
This briefing looks at the Armed Forces Covenant and the new duty now imposed on local authorities. It includes a number of case studies from authorities that have been delivering on their commitments, as signatories to the Covenant, and the resources that are available to councils.
Apollo Bay coastal trail plans scrapped
Australia Daily News – plus a new briefing that makes the case for alternative approaches to rate-pegging/capping.
Cllrs want to more time to consider new planning bill
Ireland Daily News – plus a new article looking at the award-winning project, Clew Bay Bike Trail.
Inverclyde Council makes shortlist for best in UK award
Scotland Daily News – plus the latest housing and planning round-up.
Croydon Council wants more than £500m of debts written off
England & Wales Daily News – plus the latest housing and planning round-up.
Councils in the Know – face-to-face local government forum
SGS and LGiU Australia are thrilled to invite you to "Councils in the know", a free face-to-face forum that unpacks some of the key challenges facing local government when it comes to services, infrastructure delivery and acting on climate change.
Clew Bay Bike Trail – Building momentum in Mayo
First in our series of articles exploring the winners at Chambers Ireland 2022 Excellence in Local Government Awards, we hear from Mayo County Council on how the Clew Bike trail won the Supporting Tourism Award.
Ireland Weekly Digest: LGIU latest and Daily News
Your Daily News plus an overview of all the latest resources and insights from LGIU, including a new briefing looking at the recent internal review of An Bord Pleanála, a Global Local newsletter exploring maternal and child health care and a brand-new case study round-up.
