Using social media: understanding the basics
Public and private sector organisations are using social media to manage their reputation and build new audiences. LGiU believes in these digital tools and we’d love to share strategies that we’ve developed through working closely with our member organisations. We are running three practical training events at our London offices in the first half of 2012.…
Consultation on Revised Sure Start Children's Centres Statutory Guidance
The DfE is consulting (until 1 June) on revised statutory guidance for LAs, commissioners of health services and Jobcentre Plus on Sure Start Children's Centres. It is focused on their core purpose, and is far shorter than the existing guidance.
Consultation on Revised Sure Start Children’s Centres Statutory Guidance
The DfE is consulting (until 1 June) on revised statutory guidance for LAs, commissioners of health services and Jobcentre Plus on Sure Start Children's Centres. It is focused on their core purpose, and is far shorter than the existing guidance.
Budget 2012
This briefing details the main announcements relevant to local government from the 2012 budget: * It covers everything from new money for local development through to the proposals for Tax Increment Finance 2 (TIF2). *It provides an overview of the government’s tax policy as well as economic and budget forecasts. *It will be relevant for…
Civil Society Innovation Network – session 4
In this final meeting of the Network wanted to look beyond the immediate term, to consider the long term challenges that local government will face. In particular, the Network discussed with Andrew Stunell MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, what the current and future context will mean for the future of councils, service delivery, capacity…
“Sustainable urban neighbourhoods – building communities that last”, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
'- The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published a report on what does and doesn’t work in building new communities and more homes. - While neighbourhoods can do a lot for themselves, particularly where local authorities are proactive. There is also a need for government to offer more support and there is a huge potential for…
Budget contains some good news for cities but when will the rest of local government be invited to the party?
The budget had a noticeable emphasis on the role of cities in driving economic growth, with announcements of a new ultrafast broadband deal for cities, new infrastructure focussed around cities, and emphasis on the 24 largely city based enterprise zones. It is good to hear about the City Deal for Greater Manchester, which could open…
Specific Budget announcements relevant to Local Government
On Wednesday 21 March the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Budget for 2012, setting out the Government’s plans for the economy and public finances in the year ahead. This post sets out the initial announcements relevant to local government from the Budget. Budget Overview Increasing income tax personal allowance by a further £1,100 in April…
Budget Briefing 2012: Headline announcements
On Wednesday 21 March the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Budget for 2012, setting out the Government’s plans for the economy and public finances in the year ahead. This briefing sets out areas of specific relevance to local government.
