The LGO and the future direction of local accountability
This is the final report of a consultation carried out by the LGiU on behalf of the The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) as part of its development of a future strategy for how it uses its information to better inform local accountability.
C’llr Magazine
The latest edition of c'llr magazine is out now, with a special feature on commissioning and an interview with public health minister Anna Soubry.
Learning and development from the LGiU
For many years the LGiU has been bringing its inhouse training expertise to authorities across the country. Time Management for Busy Councillors is just one of the programmes which will benefit newly elected and more experienced councillors.
Top 10 tips for new councillors
So you've been elected - congratulations! As a starter for 10 we've put together some top tips for new councillors.
The Big Lunch: Feeding Community Spirit
LGiU has been assessing the social impact of The Big Lunch every year since it launched in 2009. This report looks back over the past four Big Lunches, summarises our findings and presents the case for why we think The Big Lunch is important for a wide range of public policy goals.
Briefings
- 18 June Spending Review 2013 – Preview
- 18 June NHS Reconfigurations – beyond opposition to a proper debate
- 17 June Government Response to the CLG Select Committee Report on Implementation of Welfare Reform by Local Authorities
- 14 June LGiU weekly policy summary – 14th June
- 14 June On Your Radar June 2013
Events
28 June 09:45 - 16:30: Accessing The Structural Funds 2014-20
This highly practical seminar, aimed at local authorities and LEPs, offers guidance on access to the 2014-20 Structural Funds. It will take place two days after the Spending Review that will set out the size of the funding streams transferred to the first Single Local Growth Fund in addition to more detailed guidance on the Structural Funds.- 9 July 09:30 - 15:15 Strengthening the role of councils and councillors in the local school system
- 17 July 09:30 - 15:00 An Introduction to Local Government Finance
- 22 July 12:30 - 16:45 GlobalNet 21 and LGiU seminar: Interfaith Dialogue and 21st Century Multiculturalism
- 17 September 12:30 - 16:45 GlobalNet21 and LGiU seminar: Neighbourhood Agreements and Stakeholder Engagement
