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Through European eyes: Local government in the United Kingdom

By Dr Bríd Quinn (Member of the Council of Europe’s Group of Independent Experts)

  • 16th April 2024
  • England & Wales Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland
  • 16 mins read

The European Charter of Local Self-Government, a benchmark international treaty, affirms the role of local communities in exercising democracy. This briefing outlines the findings of the recent CLRAE report on UK compliance with the Charter. As various reform processes emerge, the report offers valuable insights and analysis of UK local government from a European perspective.

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