All Things Ireland – Gearing up for St Patrick’s Day 2023
All Things Ireland is the LGIU’s way of bringing you all the latest local government reports and updates from the week so far.
Developing and sustaining effective organisations
All Things Ireland is the LGIU’s way of bringing you all the latest local government reports and updates from the week so far.
It’s been a big week for Scotland as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigned – an announcement that seems to have taken everyone by surprise. Be sure to catch up with all the key news, reports and updates for local government right here in our popular All Things Scotland weekly series.
In March 2022, the Australian Government released the National Workforce Strategy 2022-27, a framework for guiding consistency and coordination in responding to workforce issues. This briefing reviews the Strategy to outline opportunities and recognise the vital leadership of local governments on workforce matters.
Allegations over the last year have raised serious concerns about the ABP, in turn, a number of examinations have been conducted. A report was recently released by three senior ABP staff members and this briefing examines the findings which have seriously undermined the reputation of the Board and embroiled it in costly litigation.
In a big week for housing updates and Protocol politics, this weeks All Things Ireland summarises all the key local government updates to keep your 2023 informed and connected!
Welcome to All Things Scotland, LGIU’s weekly collation of everything local government in Scotland. This week we bring you all the latest reports and updates to keep you informed, engaged and connected.
Our monthly review highlights key findings from leading think tanks and research institutes across the globe. This edition features publications on housing affordability; involving refugees in place-making; shortages in the care workforce; lessons from German reunification; welfare reform; and using data to improve policy making.
This briefing showcases how Clare County Council – Ireland’s recently awarded Local Authority of the Year – delivers for its communities and ensures the county continues to develop as a place to live, work and visit.
As part of LGIU Ireland’s leadership focus, Thomas and Hannah spoke with Joan Martin, Chief Executive of Louth County Council to find out more about the challenges and opportunities facing county Louth.
St Brigid was born in a Druid household and therefore probably less concerned with the issue of vacancy and dereliction, this weeks All Things Ireland focuses on the significant changes in housing and planning this week.