LGIU Response: Commissioners brought in to help run Birmingham City Council Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGIU, said: “Michael Gove is following what is sadly becoming a familiar playbook and sending in Max Caller, the go-to commissioner for ailing councils. “There’s no doubt that commissioners can turn around a council’s finances, but the cure can be…
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 - yet, the cost of living crisis, inflation and rising fuel and energy costs, risk distracting and deprioritising local efforts towards net zero, a new collaborative report between the LGIU…
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 doubt be asked about decision making and governance in Birmingham. But questions should also be asked about an inconsistent, fragmented and short-term funding system that is driving dozens of councils…
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.
Today, the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) has published exclusive polling data from Ipsos on UK attitudes and understanding of local elections, the work of councillors and role of local government, ahead of the local elections on May 4, where, for the first time, it will be compulsory to show a form of photo ID…
Read the LGIU's response to the Budget 15th March 2023.
