Affordable, accessible and sustainable transport and infrastructure are crucial to the economy and wellbeing of every community.
This briefing provides an overview of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP), published in July 2021. The TDP provides details of actions across all modes of transport in order to meet the Government’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.
As rapid urbanisation continues globally, cities and city regions are emerging as popular scales for subnational investment and innovation. Forming something of a global trend, ‘city deals’ and similar initiatives have been implemented in countries including the UK, France, the Philippines, Australia and the Netherlands.
LGiU Australia and the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) are excited to present our latest Global Local Executive Panel, this time looking at Innovative Approaches to Addressing the Housing Crisis.
In the coming decades, the impact of coastal, fluvial and pluvial flooding will significantly increase across many parts of the world, making effective flood risk management crucial. Nature-based flood measures are receiving increasing attention for their ability to not only provide the same protection as grey infrastructure but co-benefits including ecosystem conservation.
This briefing outlines and assesses Kerry County Council’s approach to community engagement in the formulation of a local area plan, focusing specifically on the case study of Milltown – the fastest growing town in the county.
This briefing examines elements of the Irish Government’s new National Development Plan from a local government perspective, particularly looking at the model it offers to shift from fossil-fuelled economic development towards carbon neutrality.
This briefing considers the implications for fleet procurement options in Australia, and provides a review of the current and coming range of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) models under $100,000 – ones that may provide additional options for fleet replacement vehicles.
Infrastructure Australia’s 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan sets a roadmap for infrastructure reform up to 2036. This briefing provides a summary of the plan with a focus on the key themes and areas for reform as they related to local government.
This bundle aims to prime local government on the issue of smart cities, exploring both the opportunities and limitations the concept presents alongside showcasing an array of global case studies and best practice.
If the Scottish Government wants to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 then the rate of travelling by private car has a huge role to play in realising that goal, but how can we change our ways?
