Ones to watch 2022 guide to the local elections
Our guide to the 2022 local elections across England, Scotland and Wales with what’s at stake and up for grabs on 5 May.
England & Wales, Scotland
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.
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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…
England & Wales, Scotland
The state of local government finance 2023: survey results
To better understand the true picture of council finances in England, the Local Democracy Research Centre surveyed chief executives, directors of finance, and council leaders…
Member & Global Local
Case study roundup January 2023
Our new case study roundup for LGIU members and Global Local subscribers. Read notable practice highlights from our Daily News service and see case studies…
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland
Diversity in political representation in the UK
This publication examines diversity in political representation, including the legal context; the most recent data on ethnicity and disability in relation to councillors; barriers faced by black, ethnic minority and disabled candidates and councillors; what can be done to increase diversity, and; current advice and support.
England & Wales, Scotland
Bundle: Artificial intelligence in education
While the ideas behind Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been around for some time, AI is increasingly is being used to develop public services, including education. This bundle explores the role AI currently plays in the delivery of these public services along with future implications.
England & Wales, Scotland
Guide to election communications 2022
Every election represents aspiration and choice, but this year perhaps more than ever we need to celebrate democracy. Our communications guide focuses on some easy steps that councils can take during this election period and some ideas to develop for future elections. Read the guide.
England & Wales, Scotland
Local government and the impact of the Ukrainian invasion
Our collection of LGIU and other resources to support local government with dealing with the impact of war on areas from cost of living, defending truth and council data to defending local democracy.
Global
Still unequal: dealing with health inequalities through the pandemic and beyond
This long read examines the issues of health inequalities as we understood them before the pandemic, the impact of Covid-19 and what steps we can take to address inequity now.
Global
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LGIU and Vuelio 2022 Elections Bulletin – 28 April
The big day is so very close. As we count down the final seven days to polling day, check out the next instalment of your exclusive elections bulletin with all the latest commentary and analysis ahead of the 2022 local elections.
England & Wales, Scotland
LGIU and Vuelio 2022 Elections Bulletin – 21 April
The clock is ticking with three weeks to go until polling day! Here is the next instalment of our joint elections bulletin with Vuelio – catch all the latest updates and top news stories right here.
England & Wales, Scotland
LGIU and Vuelio 2022 Elections Bulletin – 21 April
The clock is ticking with three weeks to go until polling day! Here is the next instalment of our joint elections bulletin with Vuelio – catch all the latest updates and top news stories right here.
England & Wales, Scotland
Leaving a Kingdom – How fared local government?
As we enter 2022, the sovereign State of Ireland is marking a ‘decade of centenaries’. This publication reviews the achievements of the nation to have gained such a highly-valued international standing over the last 100 years, while also contemplating the progress that must still be made.
Global, Ireland
