Members & Global Local
Digital poverty and rural broadband
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.
Daily-news
Topic: Technology
How can local authorities use technology and data to deliver better public services and harness social media for better interaction with citizens?
Fibre force: how councils bring faster broadband to rural areas
This blog details the experiences of four councils to set up Connecting Devon and Somerset, a public body designed to help local areas with slow broadband. We chatted to members of Devon County Council on the challenges they faced in bringing fast broadband to the remote tourist town of Clovelly.
England & Wales
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With case study
All Things Scotland – What does the Spring 2023 budget mean for local government in Scotland? (Hint: Not much yet)
Breathing a sigh of relief that the UK Government’s Spring 2023 budget did not bring the same chaos as September 2022, this week’s edition of All Things Scotland picks apart the key budget developments, as well as looking at key reports and updates to keep you informed and connected on Scottish local government.
Scotland
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All Things Local Government Ireland – Are council animal control teams the modern-day St Patrick?
While Saturday Night Live’s epitomised the need for international sanctions on Irish-American jokes, this edition of All Things Ireland takes a special look at what councils are doing across Ireland to celebrate St Patricks Day, as well as the usual reports and updates on all things local government in Ireland.
Ireland
Blog-article
All Things Ireland – Gender flipped chambers, awards for Louth’s Libraries and new funding calls
Dive into all things local government this week in Ireland. In a week where Councils around Ireland “gender-flipped” chambers to highlight the lack of women representation in local government, this latest edition of all things Ireland brings you the latest reports, updates and policy changes that shape Irish local governance this week.
Ireland
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All Things Scotland – National Care Service bill on hold, but what is next?
In a week where we jumped from announcements on the National Care Service to debates on breaking up Scotland’s largest council, our latest edition of All Things Scotland brings you all the key reports and updates to keep you informed and connected on Scottish Local Government.
Scotland
Blog-article
All Things Ireland – Protocol politics, turning pubs into homes and awards for Clare County Council
Dive into all things local government in Ireland right here. In a week full of statistic releases and new reports (as well as the “Windsor” framework), this latest edition of All Things Ireland brings you the key reports, updates and policy changes that have shaped Irish local governance.
Ireland
Blog-article
All Things Scotland local government – Council budgets, housing updates and planning reports
Dive into all things local government this week in Scotland right here. With SNP leadership campaigns in full swing ahead of voting opening on March 13th, this week we bring you key reports, updates and policy changes that shape local government in Scotland.
Scotland
Blog-article
All Things Scotland – Get ready, set, go. First Minister race warms up!
As questions are asked over who the next First Minister will be and what policy they will want to deliver? This week’s edition of All Things Scotland focuses on the financial implications of the recent Budget Bill and other key news, reports and updates for local government.
Scotland
Blog-article
All Things Ireland – What will March hold for Irish local government?
Proving to be yet another busy week for housing and transport projects, this edition of All Things Ireland brings you all the latest local government news, reports and updates to keep you in the loop with everything happening in the world of Irish local government.
Ireland
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