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?
Recently, the Australian Prime Minister announced the wording of the referendum question and draft constitutional amendment for the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. This briefing outlines the details and the wider implications.
The costs of living in rural areas is significantly higher than in urban areas across the whole of the UK. This case study briefing explores how local authorities are working collaboratively with rural communities and other third-party organisations to tackle concerns surrounding quality of life, especially for the most vulnerable.
This briefing examines the key objectives of the Government of Ireland’s National Action Plan Against Racism 2023-2027 and highlights the core responsibilities of the local government system in rolling out this critical policy initiative.
This virtual panel hosted by the LGIU and Ipsos will bring together political and local government experts to share their predictions and ones to watch ahead of the 2022 local elections.
LGIU and the VLGA are thrilled to gather together senior executives from Ireland, the UK and Australia to explore how local government can approach climate action while in a permacrisis.
LGIU and the Improvement Service are thrilled to gather together senior executives from Ireland, the UK and Australia to explore how councils can support children and families through the cost of living crisis!
LGIU and the VLGA are thrilled to gather together senior executives from Australia, Ireland, the UK and Australia to explore how to do community engagement well!
‘In-work’ poverty is a growing concern across Scotland, UK and Europe. In the face of it all, local authorities need to find new and innovative ways to maintain service delivery despite inflation, the rising cost of living and increased demand for services. This briefing explores the situation and provides some case study examples.
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.
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.
