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How to run an effective council budget consultation

As councils navigate increasingly difficult financial decisions, meaningful public engagement is more important than ever. This resource provides practical guidance on effective budget consultations, helping councils engage residents, manage expectations and balance public participation with realistic budget decisions.

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Tom Dowling on Pride of Place, public trust and the future of local government

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Resource pack: Public sector comms trends

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From crisis response to long-term resilience: a new research programme for local government

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“Resource pack: Storytelling for non-comms professionals”

This session offered a practical introduction to storytelling techniques to help ensure policy and research work lands effectively.

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From resilience to readiness: Is Northern Ireland’s local government prepared for the next mandate?

3 November 2026

Are Northern Ireland’s councils equipped for the challenges of 2027–2031? Drawing on research from Pivotal and NILGA, Alison Allen, NILGA’s Chief Executive, explores the sector’s strengths, the challenges it faces and what needs to change to ensure councils are ready for the next mandate.

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