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To keep readers busy over their ‘staycation’ summers, we have collated a new reading (and listening) list of our favourite LGIU content which includes new work as well as pieces from our archives.
Many leisure facilities find themselves in a challenging position financially, but both libraries and leisure services are well placed to support the recovery of local places. We examine the current landscape, how public library and leisure services have adapted to Covid-19, and the strategic issues and challenges ahead.
A committee of the Scottish Parliament is currently considering a Bill proposed by Andy Wightman MSP [Green Party] to incorporate the European Charter of Self Government into Scots Law. It has the support – at present – of MSPs from all the opposition parties, so it may well have a fair chance of being passed…
One of the most difficult areas for central and local government has been understanding the evidence about how Covid-19 is spread, its differential impacts and what are the most effective measures to manage the pandemic. This bundle draws together our work on public health learning arising from Covid-19.