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Our team of leading experts provide regular commentary on a wide range of local government issues. For all press enquires, please contact Jen Pufky on 020 7554 2800 or 07825 617 927 or by email on jen.pufky@lgiu.org.uk.

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LGIU Response: Birmingham City Council’s Section 114 notice

Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGIU, said: “To see the largest local authority in the country effectively declare bankruptcy is a sobering moment. Questions will no…
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Squeezed councils’ contribution to Net Zero goal at risk as public support wanes

With influence over significant sources of emissions and established local networks, councils are a critical player in achieving the target of zero emissions by 2050…
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LGIU response to the Electoral Commission’s report on voter ID

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…
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Council Tax to rise while services slashed

Nearly all councils plan on raising council tax this year and increasing charges to make up for cuts in central government funding, the 2019 State of Local Government Finance survey has found.

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