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
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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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…
Global
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…
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@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
The State of Local Government Finance in England 2023
The Local Democracy Research Centre is conducting a major research project investigating the state of local government finance in England.
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
Current project: LGIU supports local government with groundbreaking new partnership approach to research
We have launched a new partnership with Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands and Western Isles (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) councils and the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
Scotland
