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?

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The IFS Inequality Review: gender inequalities

In May 2019, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) launched the IFS Deaton Review on Inequality. This briefing deals with the review’s work on gender inequality and focuses on the ‘Women and men at work’ report, published in December 2021.

England & Wales, Global, Scotland Briefing

Happy Holidays from LGIU

Happy holidays! How local governments around the world sharing festive cheer.

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Global Local: 2021 in Recap

At the end of our first year of Global Local, we recap the challenges shared and lessons highlighted.

Global Publication

Global Local: [true] crime and local government

We bring you a two parter this time. The first half is a great interview with Bradford’s Heather Wilson on how they’re working to help young people avoid crime, with a second half borrowing from the true crime genre with a localgov whodunnit.

England & Wales, Global Podcast Blog
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2021: Year in Recap

Our annual round-up edition of Global Local allows you to revisit your favourite topics so far – and gives our new readers a chance to catch up. Keep reading for a refresh on our top content from the past six months.

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November 2021: Think tank review

What are top think tanks around the world publishing on climate change, workforce, transport, the pandemic and more?

Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland Briefing

Small island, big ambitions

Andrea Grochowski, Future Energy Communications Officer for Shetland Islands Council, explores some of the many exciting renewable energy projects underway across Shetland.

Global, Scotland Blog Post Blog
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Rural creative industries

This Global Local newsletter focuses on creative industries in rural and regional areas and how local governments can support them.

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Rural creative industries

This briefing sets out how policymakers and local councils in countryside areas can better understand and support their rural creative economies.

England & Wales, Ireland, Scotland Briefing With case study

Twelve briefings of Christmas

At LGIU, we are feeling the giving spirit this year and would like to showcase our most-popular briefings throughout 2021 with both members and followers. From 1st – 12th, you will find a new briefing every day in this virtual advent calendar. Access is only available for December – unless you’re a member of course.

Australia, England & Wales, Global, Ireland, Scotland, South Africa Publication