Topic: Brexit

Mrs May’s new agenda

Jonathan Carr-West’s latest column for The Municipal Journal.

Business, Innovation and Skills Committee Report on the Digital Economy

The (former) Business, Innovation and Skills Committee published a report on the digital economy covering current government support for the digital economy, and issues such as the rise of ‘disruptive’ digital technologies, regulation and consumer protection, intellectual property, digital skills and the implications of Brexit for the UK’s digital industry.

Brexit means Brexit – whatever that means

LGiU’s Janet Sillett considers the complexities that will ensue once the Brexit process is triggered – and what that could mean for Scottish local government and their communities. I am not going to argue here for a speedy Brexit – with article 50 invoked this year, or indeed for a long delayed one. Nor for…

Funding and Financing Public Transport Infrastructure

How can local government fund and finance public transport infrastructure? This report from the Campaign for Better Transport explores the sources available to local government such as tax increment financing, developer funding and municipal bonds and considers whether some of the mechanisms used overseas could be used here.

Brexit update August 2016

Brexit is still dominating political debate. Local government is realising the potential impact and making its voice heard in that debate. This is the first of our regular Brexit updates.

May’s U-turn on Mayors

Lauren Lucas, LGiU's Head of Projects, reacts to today's report that Theresa May is to abandon George Osborne's plans for imposing regional mayors.

The migrant crisis: Home Affairs Select Committee report

The select committee report is wide ranging and sets out the scale of the problem, looks at border security, the possible post Brexit position, and how UK local government has responded to the crisis.

Brexit and Scotland’s Environment: What is the future for environmental regulation outside the EU?

The UK’s membership of the EU has been fundamental to the development of environmental policy and regulation over the last few decades. This briefing considers the potential impact of Brexit on the UK and Scotland’s environment and on local authorities.

Brexit: What about the Common Agricultural Policy?

There is as yet no clear plan for a post-EU agricultural or fisheries policy. The Common Agricultural Policy supports many aspects of EU policy, and this briefing will of be of interest to members and officers with an interest in rural development, coastal communities, and environmental sustainability.

On Your Radar July – August 2016

On Your Radar provides regular updates on information from central government and other key organisations; looks back over the last period, ahead at what could be hitting the headlines and comments on issues relevant to local government that will be influencing the political landscape over the coming months.