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Digital poverty and rural broadband
In this week’s Global Local, we’re taking a look at digital poverty and exclusion and what can be done to help people get better digital access and skills.
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Topic: Communities and society
From social engagement to civic action – how can local government engage citizens in democracy and delivery? What can communities do for themselves with the support of local public bodies?
In Conversation with Councillor Steven Heddle, Vice President of COSLA
As part of LGIU’s series on local government leadership, Vice President of COSLA, Cllr Steven Heddle, tell us about his local government experience and how COSLA and the sector are navigating the challenges and opportunities of local government in 2023.
Scotland
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Living standards outlook and poverty in 2023
Last year saw inflation in the UK rise to its highest rate for 40 years and an economic shock prompted by the conflict in Ukraine. This briefing looks at two recent reports, by the Resolution Foundation and the JRF, which examine the current state of poverty and living standards in Britain.
England & Wales, Scotland
Briefing
How can local government seize the momentum of World Rewilding day?
This year’s World Rewilding Day is all about hope: hope for a restored, healthy world where people and nature flourish alongside one another. In this post, Charlotte Maddix, Advocacy Coordinator, Scottish Rewilding Alliance explores what rewilding might look like for Scottish councils.
Scotland
Blog-article
What can UK authorities learn from Australia’s approach to parenting support?
Parenting and balancing work and family life are at the top of the agenda in the UK. What can UK local authorities learn from the Australian experience of parenting support?
Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland
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UK Resilience Framework – a ‘whole of society’ approach to emergency planning
Emergency planning is nothing new, but the scale of the threats the nation faces is unparalleled. Many threats are global, but emergencies are experienced locally, so local authorities are at the heart of resilience. The UK government’s new resilience framework sets out the direction for a ‘whole of society’ approach, this briefing explores the plan.
England & Wales, Scotland
Briefing
Four lessons to help us navigate the cost of living crisis
Many low-income families are teetering on the brink of crisis. How should local government respond? What lessons from the pandemic response can we apply now to do the best for our children and young people? We examine four lessons to help us navigate the cost of living crisis.
England & Wales, Scotland
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How can we better measure community wellbeing? An exploration of the indicators
A holistic view of wellbeing helps policymakers understand the many dimensions of the lived experience – and what responses can bring us closer to equal opportunity, social cohesion, and harmony with the natural environment. This briefing outlines the role and evolution of wellbeing indicators in Australian local government.
Australia
Briefing
In conversation with Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council
As part of LGIU’s series on local government leadership, Dr Pat Daly, Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council discusses how Limerick is navigating the challenges and opportunities facing local government this year.
Ireland
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Are community infrastructure benchmarks fit for purpose?
This briefing is the first in a series which looks at community infrastructure planning. In particular, this provides an overview of the current infrastructure benchmarks, how to use them, what to be aware of, and how they need to adapt.
Australia
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