Making sure that citizens have a voice through strong and vibrant local institutions.
This briefing examines Tasmania’s review of the future of the state’s local government, highlighting the reform priorities that have emerged during initial rounds of community and stakeholder engagement.
Andrew Walker outlines new cross-country research on whole systems funding for autonomy and innovation in local government.
Our free version of the Global Local edition on community engagement. LGIU corporate members and Global Local subscribers can see the full edition here.
On September 6, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the Scottish Government’s new Programme for Government (PfG) 2022-2023. This briefing will summarise key points of this announcement and highlight the parts most relevant to local government and public services.
This briefing shares valuable insights on planning partnerships. It will be of interest to councillors, CEOs, senior executives, and those interested in questions of governance, subsidiarity, and urban policy.
The call for a First Nations Voice to the Australian Parliament has a long history. This is the first of separate policy briefings for each of the three key elements of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. It outlines the history, why the First Nations Voice is the first of the three elements in the…
SGS Economics and Planning (SGS) and the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) recently brought together a panel of experts at the Shine Dome in Canberra to explore what principles should guide a genuine partnership between the Commonwealth, the states, territories, and local governments to plan and deliver better cities. This briefing provides a summary.
This week, we’re putting the spotlight on how local governments can better utilise digital technologies to improve public participation.
The Oireachtas returns for what could be a difficult Autumn session with the cost-of-living crisis and the increasing cost of energy, in particular, a major concern. In the following briefing, we examine the major legislation that went through the Oireachtas in July 2022.
This briefing aims to support local authorities in establishing proactive measures to combat misinformation and disinformation and in the development of trusted, positive counter-narratives. It will be of interest to all councillors, senior leaders and communication professionals working in local authorities in developing strategies to counter misinformation and disinformation.
