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LGIU Response: Budget 2023

Read the LGIU's response to the Budget 15th March 2023.

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LGIU statement: State of Local Government Finance 2023

New research out today from the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) reveals more than half of councils will be cutting spending on services, increasing commercial investments, or spending reserves to make ends meet in the year ahead.

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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…

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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…

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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. 

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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…

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LGIU statement: Who are your leading councillors?

Today, the only national awards ceremony celebrating the work of councillors across England, Wales and Scotland has officially launched its call for nominations.

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