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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All Things Scotland: January policy round up

Welcome to All Things Scotland, LGIU’s weekly collation of everything local government in Scotland. This week we bring you all the latest reports and updates to keep Scottish local government informed, engaged and connected.

Scotland

All Things Ireland: What’s on in local government?

Welcome to All Things Ireland. In a week where fallout over Sunday’s events in Croke park captured headlines, LGIU Ireland has collected all the key reports, policy development and funding calls to keep Irish local government informed and connected.

Ireland

All Things Ireland: Outcomes from COP-27

Welcome to All Things Ireland, LGIU Ireland’s weekly collation of everything local government in Ireland. This week we bring you the latest reports and updates to kick start your 2023 in local government.

Ireland

All Things Scotland: 2023 levelling up fund- who gets what?

Read LGIU’s weekly collation of everything local government in Scotland, this edition brings you the latest reports and updates to kick-start your 2023 in local government, from updates on the levelling up funds to health and social care update.

Scotland

In Conversation with COSLA President Shona Morrison

On one of December’s many frosty mornings, LGiU Scotland spoke with Cllr Morrison, President of COSLA, in a conversation that ranged from major league baseball, to financing local government and the importance of hybrid working. 

Scotland

All Things Ireland: New year, new government, new policies?

Check out LGIU Ireland’s weekly collation of everything local government in Ireland, this week we bring you the latest reports and updates to kick-start your 2023 in local government – including key reports on housing, planning and good practice updates. Find everything you need here!

Ireland

All Things Scotland: 2023 policy catch up

Read LGIU’s weekly collation of everything local government in Scotland, this edition brings you the latest reports and updates to kick-start your 2023 in local government– from National Planning Framework 4 to the Scottish Government 2023/24, find out everything you need right here.  

Scotland