📣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...

New case study on our website from Plymouth City Council about their partnership with Devon and Cornwall Police, aimed at preventing violence against women and girls in the nighttime economy #LocalGov lgiu.org/blog-article/153985-2/

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/...

The government sees Neighbourhood Area Committees as the preferred method for community partnership working for the new unitary councils. This explainer for members 🔒 looks at how they have been deployed in past reorganisations. #LocalGov #LGR lgiu.org/briefing/local-gove...

🆕 Briefing for members 🔒 explores peatland restoration in Ireland with examples of successful community, local government and state agency collaborative projects #LocalGov lgiu.org/briefing/more-than-...

"Fair funding is one of a number of changes needed to put local government funding back on a sustainable footing. There are questions deferred on several of the most pressing issues facing #localgov. Our response to the Fair Funding Review 📣 lgiu.org/press-release/lgiu-...

Well done to all the shortlisted councils at the #MJAwards - and congratulations to the winners 👏 Great to see so many LGIU members among them 😀

What does a council transformation journey look like? LGIU CE @joncarrwest.bsky.social spoke to Cllr Eamonn O'Brien Leader of Bury Council about the council's vision for the future and drive create inclusive economic growth. Full interview 👉 lgiu.org/blog-article/interv... #LocalGov

🌍 Are you going to Smart Cities World #CCAS25? We are! Because #LocalGov is pivotal to tackling urban climate challenges. If it's anything like last year, this summit will be brimming with innovation and ideas from pioneering local leaders ✨ www.smartcitiesworld.net/cit...#CCAS25#LocalGov #LCAW2025

🙋🏽 Hands up who's looking forward to a new housing plan from the Irish govt? 🏡 We are so we wrote a members' briefing on the prospect - what to expect, what we'd like to see... lgiu.org/briefing/looking-fo...

LGIU Training - Chairing skills for councillors There will always be meetings, so make them better! 🗓️ 19 June 🕤 09:30-12:30 📍Online Find out more and book. 25% discount for LGIU members #localgov lgiu.org/civicrm/event/info/...

🆕 Our on-the-day Spending Review briefing for LGIU members lgiu.org/briefing/spending-r... #localgov

"Hard choices for the government in the face of tough financial circumstances - a position everyone in local government is used to. These decisions will have major implications for councils..." Our initial response to today's spending review lgiu.org/press-release/lgiu-... #localgov

#localgov reorganisation will mean shadow authorities. These will undoubtedly set the tone for the new unitary that emerges from the transition - but what is a shadow authority and how does it work 🤔? Funny you should ask...! lgiu.org/blog-article/what-i...

✨We have a new members' briefing 🔒 looking at what the new unitaries will mean for place shaping. How will they maintain and strengthen community participation and local democracy? lgiu.org/briefing/how-will-e...

Nominations for the 2025 LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards close at midnight! There are 5 categories and one simple online nomination form. Tell us about an amazing councillor today and celebrate their hard work and dedication! lgiu.org/events/cllr-awards/ #localgov #CllrAwards

🎤 Great interview with last year's #CllrAwards Scotland Young Councillor of the Year, Katie Pragnall, talking about what led her into politics, the satisfaction that she gets from the role and words of wisdom for potential young councillors #localgov 🔗 lgiu.org/blog-article/interv...

Councillors do so much for our communities. We are looking for the 2025 Cllr Awards Community Champion 🏆 who will you nominate? It's super easy to do so don't let your favourite councillor miss out 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ! #Cllr Awards #localgov

Our new member briefing 🔒 🇦🇺 Renewable energy projects can be significant in terms of their size, cost, and impact. Can the planning framework help deliver transparency and positive and proportionate benefit sharing in communities? #localgov lgiu.org/briefing/community-...

🆕 We spoke to urban planner Amy Longva about her current work supporting #localgov in Victoria and Tasmania to develop robust strategic plans for sustainable development. lgiu.org/blog-article/interv...

We want nominations for councillors who have made such a difference to #localgov that they are Lifetime Legends 🌟 Nominate your choice now for the 2025 Cllr Awards - it's super easy to do #CllrAwards lgiu.org/events/cllr-awards/...

🚙 Member briefing for Ireland 🇮🇪 🔒 outlines actions that councils can take to address congestion in sustainable, equitable and locally informed ways. #localgov lgiu.org/briefing/tackling-i...

There is one week left to nominate a councillor for the 2025 LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards. Don't wait, do it today - our councillors deserve celebrating! lgiu.org/events/cllr-awards/ #localgov #CllrAwards

🆕 Future Local Lab this week spoke to Mary Agostino newly appointed CE of Mitchell Shire Council about #localgov leadership, building resilient communities, Melboure's growth corridors and shaping a sustainable future lgiu.org/blog-article/buildi...

Could councils play a bigger role in housing asylum seekers? My briefing for @lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social (£). lgiu.org/briefing/acc...

New! Member briefing 🔒 🇦🇺 is an interview with Krista Milne, who holds one of 7 Chief Heat Officer positions around the world - created by the @climateresilience.bsky.social #localgov lgiu.org/briefing/interview-...