Members & Followers
Ones to Watch: LE2021
Two years’ worth of elections. 143 councils. 13 mayors. What’s at stake and what’s up for grabs in May 2021? This long read looks at the hot elections across England.
England & Wales
Publications
We have an extensive catalogue of publications - research reports, long read articles, toolkits and best practice guidelines - that stem from our work with our member councils and other collaborations. Most publications are free to read and download as PDFs but you do need to be logged in to the website. Please sign in or set up an account if you don't already have one (this is free of charge). A few publications are for members only.
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Unlocked: local stories from a global pandemic
The past year has been one like no other. The Covid crisis is far from over, but as we approach the grim anniversary of the…
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Members & Followers
Essential guide to local elections communications 2021
Local elections matter and how we talk about them matters. Effective communications can build enthusiasm for local democracy and this communications guide focuses on some…
England & Wales
The evolving council
This imagining, from Andy Johnston, of an evolving council, is one of the scenarios that we are exploring as part of the new municipalism pillar of our Post-Covid…
England & Wales, Global
Members & Followers
Essential guide to local elections communications 2021
Local elections matter and how we talk about them matters. Effective communications can build enthusiasm for local democracy and this communications guide focuses on some easy steps that councils can take during the election period.
England & Wales
Members & Followers
Personal safety for councillors
Our personal safety is something many of us take for granted, this short guide offers some guidance on assessing risk and adopting strategies and behaviours that will minimise any potential hazards you might identify as part of your councillor role. It has been updated to include information on canvassing and Covid-19.
England & Wales, Scotland
2020 hindsight: reflecting on global learning from the pandemic
Following on from our content last week marking the anniversary of Covid-19 lockdowns, this bundle focuses on the international knowledge-sharing opportunities arising out of the pandemic; providing a range of learning from countries’ experiences in tackling Covid-19 as well as generally for other issues.
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Using digital technologies to put citizens first in 2030
This imagining, from Richard Leeming, of a council in the future using digital technologies at the centre of everything it does, is one of the scenarios that we are exploring as part of the new municipalism pillar of our Post-Covid Councils project looking at the future of local government.
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
The evolving council
This imagining, from Andy Johnston, of an evolving council, is one of the scenarios that we are exploring as part of the new municipalism pillar of our Post-Covid Councils project looking at the future of local government.
England & Wales, Global
Stars in their Eyes
This short story was written by Karen Campbell when she was writer in residence at Dumfries and Galloway Council last year. It is part of the Atlas Pandemica arts project which explores local responses to the pandemic.
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Unlocked: local stories from a global pandemic
The past year has been one like no other. The Covid crisis is far from over, but as we approach the grim anniversary of the first UK lockdown, it seems an appropriate moment to reflect. So we are bringing together a few of the myriad of different experiences from this momentous year in all our…
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Community solidarity, economic division: the story of a year
In many ways communities and individuals have shown extraordinary resilience over the past year, but, writes Janet Sillett, the key story has been the brutal exposure and exacerbation of a myriad of social and economic inequalities. Where do we go from here?
England & Wales, Global, Scotland
Unlocked in lockdown
Parks and public spaces have been a balm for many during the pandemic. Share your pictures from the last year with us in a celebration of local green spaces.
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland