LGIU
The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) is an award winning think tank and membership organisation. Our mission is to strengthen local democracy to put citizens in control of their own lives, communities and local services.
Our team of policy experts provides practical policy advice, learning and development programmes, events and conferences, consultancy and other resources to our members and other organisations.
Latest briefings
- 18 May: Adoption scorecards
- 16 May: Gypsies and Travellers: two new government reports
- 16 May: DfE – Statutory Guidance for Schools and Local Authorities on Careers Guidance and consultation on extending the age range
- 16 May: SOLACE Filling the gap: the Championing Role of English Councils in Education
- 14 May: Update on Healthwatch
- 14 May: Guidance on Exclusions from maintained schools, Academies and PRUs in England
- 11 May: LGiU weekly policy summary – 11 May
- 11 May: The future of mayoral governance and implications for city leadership
- 8 May: Local measures to promote walking and cycling
- 4 May: LGiU weekly policy summary – 4 May
Forthcoming events
- 23 May 09:45 - 15.00:
Using Neighbourhood Agreements to build strong and active communities at a time of austerity - 14 June 10:00 - 16.00:
Using social media: understanding the basics - 15 June 11.00 - 15.00:
Making the reform agenda work: Planning - 19 June 09:30 - 15:00:
Councillor Training: An introduction to Local Government Finance - 20 June 10:30 - 15:00:
Need to know series: Developing effective public sector partnership working - 9 July 10:00 - 16:00:
Facilitation Skills for Elected Members - 10 July 10:00 - 16:00:
Understanding Community Engagement - 11 July 09:45 - 15:30:
Councillor Training: Speed Reading and Retention - 12 July 10:00 - 15:00:
Councillor Training: Chairing Skills
