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?
As we countdown the days to Halloween (an old Irish holiday dating back centuries), Thomas Lynch at the LGIU speaks to Aeidin McCarter, the person responsible for Derry and Strabane Council being the “Halloween Capital of the World”.
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.
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.
Welcome to All Things Ireland, our new weekly overview from the LGIU Ireland Team. Our first edition summarises recent LGIU briefings, a recap of reports from the week and an overview of everything local government in Merrion Street.
As the rest of the LGIU team gears up for England & Wales 13th year of Councillor awards, this week the LGIU Scotland team has an array of briefings and reports to keep the local government and public sector as up to date in these ever changing times.
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.
The latest Global Local is packed full of resources on the topic of community planning to support local governments and their communities.
How can local government help tackle modern slavery and support victims to regain freedom and live better lives?
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.
This Wednesday (12th October), the stunningly elaborate Caird Hall at Dundee City Chambers played host to the 5th annual LGIU Scotland and CCLA Councillor awards.
