Projects

Our team of local government researchers work with our members, key sector stakeholders and community members to find areas of opportunity, get underneath problems, celebrate local government and highlight interesting practice. Are you interested in working with us?

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The role of the monitoring officer

The Local Democracy Research Centre, together with Browne Jacobson and Lawyers in Local Government, are investigating the changing role of the monitoring officer in English local government.

England & Wales

LGIU@40: For the future of local government

LGIU@40 is a programme of work driven by our core belief in the vital role that local democratic institutions have in creating better places for us all. We will develop a practical set of new ideas about how local government could work better and how we can build the firm foundations we need to navigate…

Global

Resources for new councillors

LGIU is here to support everyone in local government, every day. So if you are an officer currently planning for the arrival of new councillors in May, LGIU has a wealth of resources for you to draw on.

England & Wales, Scotland

The implementation of voter ID

The LDRC is researching the impact of voter ID. A research report - funded by the the JRSST-CT - published in September 2023 explores the views of electoral administrators about the state of this crucial local government run service. We are continuing this research as voter ID is rolled out across more of the UK.

England & Wales

Local elections 2023

LGIU's one-stop-shop for the 2023 local elections in England and Northern Ireland includes practical resources like briefings and training plus commentary and analysis.

England & Wales

Global Local

LGIU's weekly bulletin highlights local solutions to global challenges. Find out how to get it straight to your inbox.

Global

LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards 2022

Running for the 13th year across England & Wales and 5th year in Scotland, Cllr Awards are the only national awards celebrating the vital work of councillors. Nominate a councillor today!

England & Wales, Global, Scotland

Local elections 2022

This is your one-stop shop for local elections support, resources and analysis.

England & Wales, Scotland