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Subscribe to our news releases by RSSLocal Government prepares to take action on rogue landlords
The majority of councils in England want to play a greater role in the private rented sector, reveals new research by the LGiU in partnership with the Electrical Safety Council (ESC). The research shows that 8 out of 10 councils …
A shared meal between neighbours can reconnect British communities, says new LGiU report
18th April 2013 A report published today by LGiU highlights how a simple shared meal between neighbours can provide a valuable and sustainable boost to Britain’s social capital at a time when communities are increasingly disconnected. The LGiU has been …
Local communities could be left powerless as developers eye greenfield and Green Belt sites, says new LGiU and National Trust report
LGiU research, published today in partnership with the National Trust, reveals that the government is sleepwalking towards the centralisation of the planning system. The LGiU surveyed senior local government politicians and officials in 94 Local Planning Authorities. 60 per cent …
Comment on Budget 2013 from LGiU: Locally-led growth
Dr Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive of LGiU, commented on the 2013 Budget: “This is a budget that will be met with some relief by finance chiefs across the country. The Secretary of State has protected local government from further …
National Trust calls for councils to be given more time to adopt local plans
New research suggesting that half (51 per cent) of councils in England will miss the deadline for adopting a local plan has prompted the National Trust to call for local authorities to be given more time to agree plans for …
Councils demand tax freedom
The ‘overwhelming’ majority of local authorities want the freedom to increase council tax, research by the LGiU and The MJ has revealed. The exclusive study revealed 80% of councils want to have control over setting council tax in 2014. Under …
LGiU announces appointment of new Chief Executive
The LGiU is pleased to announce that Dr Jonathan Carr-West has been appointed as the new Chief Executive. Dr Carr-West has been Director of Policy at LGiU and previously worked as Director in the LGiU’s Centre for Local Democracy. Prior …
Winners of 2013 C’llr Awards announced
The winners of the annual LGiU and CCLA C’llr Achievement Awards were announced last night at an awards ceremony at the Lord Mayor’s Parlour in Westminster City Hall. Now in their fourth year, the C’llr Awards are the only national …
Kent hosts ‘Builders’ Breakfast’
Kent County Council hosted building firms from across the South to discuss how the council can ensure that skills are placed at the heart of the construction industry’s agenda. The event, organised by the Sector Skills Council for the building …
LGiU responds to Government Social Care Proposals
Dr Jonathan Carr-West, Director of LGiU commented: “The Government has finally taken steps to tackle the funding of adult social care 14 years after the Royal Commission reported. During this generation of inaction councils have been faced with the double challenge of a …
