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LGIU Response: Birmingham City Council’s Section 114 notice
Squeezed councils’ contribution to Net Zero goal at risk as public support wanes
LGIU response to the Electoral Commission’s report on voter ID
BBC News: Levelling up funding process is broken, says mayor Andy Street
LGIU response: latest levelling up funding allocation
LGIU response to the Government’s latest levelling up funding allocation Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive of LGIU, said: “People will debate whether these allocations are right or fair but the real problem here is that this is a crazy way to fund local government. “With competitive bids and the Government picking winners – there will always…
LGIU response: What the Autumn Statement means for local government
LGIU response: What the Autumn Statement means for local government Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGIU said: “Today’s budget offered limited respite for hard-pressed councils. In a week when two of England’s largest local authorities have said they are facing a financial cliff edge – the message from the sector is clear. Well run councils will…
Top councillors across England and Wales unveiled
We are proud to unveil the winners of the 2022 Cllr Awards.
2022 Cllr Awards shortlists unveiled
We are proud to announce the shortlist for the 2022 Cllr Awards, showcasing the achievements of councillors across England and Wales for the 13th year running and the 5th year running in Scotland.
LGIU Response: What the 2022 Growth Plan means for local government
Read Jonathan Carr-Wests statement on today's mini budget - What does the 'mini' budget mean for local government?
LGIU statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
LGIU statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, Local Government Information Unit (LGIU), said: “Everyone at LGIU is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Like our members, we pay tribute to the Queen’s lifetime of inspirational public service and we send our deepest…