A huge congratulations to all the shortlisted councillors and winners. I hope everyone had a lovely evening and I was disappointed to not be able to attend. It's such a lovely event, celebrating the fantastic talent in local government🎉✨

It’s a huge pleasure to announce that the 2025 Cllr Awards Leader of the Year is Cllr Kathleen Robertson, Leader of Moray Council. Enormous congratulations on a standout year. 🏆🥳 #CllrAwards

Final award of the night is Leader of the Year presented by LGIU CE @joncarrwest.bsky.social #CllrAwards

Thrilled to announce our 2025 Community Champion is Cllr Jan Brown @argyllandbute.bsky.social! A brilliant advocate for local people. 🌟🏆 #CllrAwards

Applause for our stellar shortlist: Cllr Jan Brown @argyllandbute.bsky.social; Cllr Stephen Clackson, Orkney Islands Council; Cllr Duncan Cumming, East Dunbartonshire Council; Cllr Lois Speed, Angus Council. 👏👏 #CllrAwards

Our penultimate award: Community Champion 🏅 The most-nominated category every year — and no wonder. #CllrAwards #localgov

Now we have Lifetime Legend Award. Our incredible finalists: Cllr Margaret Brisley, Stirling Council; Cllr Angus McCormack, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Cllr Kenny McLean, @glasgowcc.bsky.social; Cllr John Ross Scott, Orkney Islands Council 🥳 #CllrAwards @cosla.gov.uk

🎉 And the Young Councillor of the Year is Cllr Chris Costello @northlanarkshire.gov.uk! Massive congratulations! 🏆 #CllrAwards #localgov

What a line-up: Cllr Chris Costello @northlanarkshire.gov.uk, Cllr Amber Dunbar, Moray Council; Cllr Chris Lunday, East Renfrewshire Council; Cllr Malcolm Mitchell @glasgowcc.bsky.social Best of luck to all four! 🤞 #CllrAwards #localgov

Next is Young Councillor of the Year 🌟 Presented by Cllr Katie Pragnell. Shining a light on under-30 leaders shaping the future. #CllrAwards

🥁 Drumroll… The 2025 Innovator of the Year is Marc Macrae of Moray Council. Huge congratulations! 🏆 #CllrAwards #localgov

Our remarkable finalists are: Cllr Katrina Faccenda @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social & Cllr Marc Macrae of Moray Council - brilliant examples of fresh thinking and persistence. 👏 #CllrAwards

🏆 First up: Innovator of the Year 💡 - celebrating bold ideas that deliver real-world results. Presented by LGIU’s COO Heather Yedigaroff #CllrAwards #localgov

Roll the titles… it's showtime! The LGIU Scotland & CCLA #CllrAwards have begun.

Guests are arriving and the buzz is building for the 2025 #CllrAwards in Scotland ⭐ Ceremony begins at 8pm — winners will be revealed! Check out the shortlist here 🔗https://lgiu.org/events/cllr-awards/cllr-awards-2025-the-shortlist-scotland/

Sound checks done, lights up, banners straight — the room is ready 🎉 and guests are arriving. We’ll be bringing you the results from #CllrAwards. #localgov very soon!

Just setting up in Glasgow for the 2025 LGIU & CCLA #CllrAwards tonight! We can’t wait to cheer on our finalists inside the stunning City Chambers. #localgov #LocalDemocracy

It was great to have the opportunity to discuss our approach to tackling the climate emergency at @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social, why it’s just as much about people as counting carbon, and how a science degree and political activism have influenced my decision-making.

Congratulations Councillor Bridget Smith - a well deserved nomination for @lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social Council Leader of the Year.

"We believe that greater openness will ultimately facilitate better public participation and healthier local democracies." Our blog on @lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social based on recent report on how to make #localgov financial information more accessible, and why it matters: lgiu.org/blog-article...

Great discussion with @katherinedunne.bsky.social on our website exploring @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social climate emergency action plan, net zero neighbourhoods and more #LocalGov lgiu.org/blog-article...

🎙️Great to speak to Laura Lock Deputy CE of @aea-elections.bsky.social about the role of electoral administrators - not a once a year job! - the challenges of running elections and the potential for modernisation. #LocalGov lgiu.org/blog-article...

We're delighted to announce that one of our Independent Councillors, Cllr Lois Speed has been shortlisted in the category of Community Champion for the 2025 LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards #CllrAwards

Do you work in local government? Does your role involve significant interaction with councillors? We've got the training for you! More and book ➡️ lgiu.org/civicrm/even... #LocalGov

Delighted to share this great interview with Sylvia Croese, Assistant Professor of Global and International Studies at the University of California, Irvine. Fascinating insights into her research into urban power and politics #LocalGov #FutureLocalLab 🔗 lgiu.org/blog-article/local-...

Last Friday was the deadline for the final proposals from councils in DPP areas. We have been through them all. This is our analysis and interpretation for LGIU members 🔗 lgiu.org/publication/state-o... #LocalGov #LGR

📣The wait is over! We are so excited to reveal the shortlist for the 2025 LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards! 🌟 Congratulations to all our finalists. Winners revealed in November! #CllrAwards #LocalGov lgiu.org/events/cllr-awards/

📣 Our response to the UK government's consultation on a proposed Local Government Outcomes Framework for councils in England #LocalGov 🔗 lgiu.org/blog-article/lgiu-c...

What are the milestones on the road to #LocalGovernment reorganisation? Our timeline ⬇️⬇️ More LGR #LocalGovernmentReorganisation resources are here lgiu.org/publication/devolut...

How can we address falling citizen engagement with #LocalGov and local politics? One of the discussion points with Dr Brid Quinn in our latest interview lgiu.org/blog-article/interv...

"The only sensible course is to proceed on the assumption that devolution and reorganisation are going ahead as planned, unless and until we are given concrete evidence to the contrary." @joncarrwest.bsky.social on the reshuffle - today's LGC. #LocalGov www.lgcplus.com/politics/gov...

We welcome the appointment of Steve Reed as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. On behalf of our member councils, we look forward to working closely with him to tackle the extensive challenges facing councils and the communities they serve. #LocalGov

We would like to thank Angela Rayner for her service as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and as a champion for the sector over many years. We look forward to working with the next Secretary of State at MHCLG on the many critical challenges facing #LocalGov

We've got more holiday reading recommendations. Our CE @joncarrwest.bsky.social has shared his summer reading list 📚 lgiu.org/blog-article/summer...

We're at the Festival of Politics today, with COSLA's Environment and Economy Spokesperson, Councillor Gail Macgregor joining a fantastic panel alongside Ariane Burgess MSP, Andy Wightman, Esther Robertson and Dr Greg Stride.

We are loving these summer read suggestions from our friends at the Local Government Information Unit @lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social #womeninpolitics #localpolitics #localgovernment #speirgorm

Our full response to the Fair Funding 2.0 review 🔗lgiu.org/blog-article/fair-f... #LocalGov

🆕 📣 Just published our latest report - with strategic partner Norse Group - explores service delivery decisions in this era of LGR. What impact are the planned reforms already having? @joncarrwest.bsky.social 🔗 lgiu.org/publication/service... #LocalGov #servicedelivery

LGIU Training this Tuesday. Spruce up your written reports with our advanced writing training for #localgov staff who write reports for committees and cabinets. lgiu.org/civicrm/event/info/...

Our response to the Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill ⬇️ lgiu.org/press-release/lgiu-... #Localgov #Devolution #LGR

LGIU Training 🎓 Advanced Report Writing for committees and cabinet Work in #LocalGov? Write reports? Our training will help you do it even better 🔥 🗓️ 15 July 🕙 10:00-15:00 📍Online Find out more and book (25% discount for LGIU members) lgiu.org/civicrm/event/info/...

🆕 Briefing for LGIU members - SR25 signals a significant shift with more stable, long-term and increased funding for mayoral authorities and the GLA. What are the challenges for making it work? What are the implications for the rest of the UK? #localgov lgiu.org/briefing/spending-r...

LGIU Training 🎓 Advanced Report Writing for committees and cabinet Work in #LocalGov? Write reports? Our training will help you do it even better 🔥 🗓️ 15 July 🕙 10:00-15:00 📍Online Find out more and book (25% discount for LGIU members) lgiu.org/civicrm/event/info/...

LGIU Training 🎓 Working with councillors: developing political awareness This one's for #LocalGov staff - develop an effective and productive working relationship with elected members. 🗓️ 10 July 🕤 09:30-12:30 📍Online More and book (LGIU members get 25% discount) lgiu.org/civicrm/event/info/...

Thoughts from Anthony Roche, CE of North Hertfordshire DC, on the opportunities offered by #localgov reorganisation to embed data strategies at the heart of the new unitaries and drive real data-led decision making from the start #LGR lgiu.org/blog-article/puttin...

Thanks to Richard Lloyd-Bithell @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social for a great interview. Interesting to hear about the council’s shift towards preventative spending to address long-term challenges. #localgov lgiu.org/blog-article/interv...

The UK govt plans to abolish the committee system of local governance. This new member briefing 🔒 looks at this and other planned changes and assesses the direction of travel for #localgov lgiu.org/briefing/local-gove...

📣 New explainer for LGIU members 🔒. Are area committees the best way to keep local government 'local' after #LGR? The government thinks so... #localgov lgiu.org/briefing/local-gove...

LGIU Training 🎓 Local Government Finance Essentials (England) We are here to demystify the world of #LocalGov finance for you. 🗓️ 17 July 🕤 09:30-12:30 📍Online More and book (25% discount for LGIU members) lgiu.org/civicrm/event/info/...

We love profiling the winners from the 2025 NILGA Awards. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council tell us about the Autism Friendly Borough initiative, which won them the Local Government Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award. #LocalGov lgiu.org/blog-article/mid-an...