Dad’s Survey 2022: The key takeaways for Councils
This blog contains a brief summary and analysis for local governments on Fathers Network Scotland’s annual Dad’s survey.
Scotland
Blog Post
Blog
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?
Members
Addressing fuel poverty: locally and nationally, immediate and long term
This briefing looks at how local and central government across the UK should respond to the urgent issue of fuel poverty in both the short and long term.
England & Wales, Scotland
Briefing
With case study
In conversation with the Council behind the ‘Halloween capital of the world’
The Halloween traditions that we all know and love originated from an old Irish holiday dating back centuries. To explore the history and discover how it has evolved in Ireland today, LGIU’s Thomas Lynch chats with Aeidin McCarter, the person responsible for making Derry and Strabane the ‘Halloween capital of the world’.
Global, Ireland, Northern Ireland
Blog-article
With case study
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Stepping forward: how councils are responding to the cost-of-living crisis
This briefing looks at what local authorities are doing to help residents through the cost of living crisis. Councils have devised, or are backing, schemes that help people to keep warm, save energy, and feed themselves and their families. Includes case studies.
England & Wales, Scotland
Briefing
With case study
Global Local In brief: Community planning
We cap off our series on community engagement with a look at community planning, examining how wider participation can lead to fairer, more prosperous and inclusive spaces.
Daily-news
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Short-term Rental Accommodation
MAV and LGiU Australia have partnered to deliver a forum for local government Councillors, officers and senior management on how the proliferation of short-term rental accommodation (STRA) is impacting local housing availability and what levers councils have to respond.
Australia, Global
Briefing
With case study
Members
England policy round-up: August/September 2022
This new edition covers policy/research papers from late July-early October 2022 – a tumultuous time economically, politically and constitutionally, with the death of Queen Elizabeth and a shaky start from the incoming prime minister.
England & Wales
Briefing
Members & Global Local
Community planning
The latest Global Local is packed full of resources on the topic of community planning to support local governments and their communities.
Daily-news
Global Local In Brief: Modern slavery and human trafficking
How can local government help tackle modern slavery and support victims to regain freedom and live better lives?
Daily-news
How local government navigates political deadlock: A look at Belfast City Council
With the deadlock at Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government dragging on, this blog documents the importance of local governance in NI and the role and potential of councils in relation to the current impasse at Stormont.
Ireland, Northern Ireland
Blog Post
Blog
