Current projects
The LGiU’s areas of work span local democracy, sustainability and the environment, health and social care, children’s services and education.
Our policy managers work with local councils and other public sector providers, along with a wider network of public, private and third sector organisations to deliver a broad range of projects.
You can register for updates on all current pieces of LGiU work.
How much do councils spend on early action?
We all know that prevention is better than cure. The LGiU is working with the London Borough of Camden, the British Red Cross and Mears Group, to develop an effective way of measuring spend on early action in local government. Find out more…
Future Direction of the Local Government Ombudsman
The LGiU is undertaking a consultation of local government on behalf of the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) to ensure that local government has the opportunity to contribute to the future direction of the Ombudsman. Find out more…
Councils and the Private Rented Sector
Working in partnership with the Electrical Safety Council, the LGiU is undertaking research into local authority relationships with the private rented sector (PRS). It will explore the regulation of the PRS by local authorities, and consider drivers for change, current and future models of practice, and the benefits of innovation in this area. Find out more…
Local Government Flood Forum
The LGFF is the independent voice of local government on flooding matters that gives local councils a strong voice and a fair deal. The LGFF works to ensure that members have access to the mostup-to-date information and intelligence from policy makers. Find out more…
RainGain
The RainGain project is a joint UK, French, Belgian and Dutch project to improve fine-scale measurement and prediction of rainfall and to enhance urban pluvial flood modelling and prediction. This will enable urban water managers to adequately cope with intense storms, so that the vulnerability of populations and critical infrastructure can be reduced. The LGiU’s Local Government Flood Forum, Imperial College London and the UK Met Office are the UK partners. Find out more…
C’llr Achievement Awards
The C’llr Achievement Awards aim to recognise and reward those councillors who go over and above what is expected of them; councillors who show absolute dedication to their communities and make positive change happen to the lives of people in them. Find out more…
Civil Society Innovation
In order to highlight best practice, share success and also focus on the challenges ahead, LGiU have launching the Civil Society Innovation Network – this brings together councils from across the political spectrum to share practice, develop new thinking and raise questions and ideas with Ministers and Government officials. Find out more…
Reforming Statutory Notices
It has been estimated to cost local authorities £67.85m every year to have statutory notices published in local newspapers. LGiU aims to challenge the current system and look ahead to a ‘digital by default’ method of interaction between council and local community. Find out more..
