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The majority of council decision-makers lack awareness and understanding of potential changes to local authority parking. This is the key finding in a new report, Parking strategies and innovation, from the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU), based on a survey of over 100 councillors and officers. In 2024, the Department for Transport (DfT) is expected…
Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) said: “The Electoral Commission report published this morning should concern anyone who believes in strong and inclusive local democracy. “The report shows that approximately 14,000 voters were turned away at their polling stations because of the new requirements, and estimates that many more may have simply…
Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) said: “With (nearly) all councils declared, we can look back at a day of steadily escalating drama. The Conservatives had looked to manage expectations with predictions of up to 1000 seats lost. That turned out to be the reality. There’s been a steady drumbeat throughout the…
State of the Locals at 6am.
As polls close, Jonathan Carr-West (LGIU's Chief Executive) has taken stock of the events of the day and outlines what we can expect in the hours ahead.
