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There is perhaps no local issue that unifies political parties so much as the pothole. (Particularly if you’re sitting in opposition). No one likes them. Everyone thinks they should be filled more quickly. And there’s no easier way for a local politician to grab a few column inches than by…
After a turbulent 12 months for local government, we ask what lessons we should learn from the Grenfell Tower tragedy and Jonathan hears from Northamptonshire’s citizens on the future of their local democracy after the collapse of their county council. Plus the regular roundup of Daily News and LGiU briefings,…
Following the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire the response of the Council - Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea - was roundly condemned. The Council commissioned CfPS to undertake research and provide recommendations as to how it could improve its governance. Jacqui McKinlay explains why a focus on the…
Lack of diversity is stopping organisations – in every sector – from performing to their full potential, writes Jane Sankarayya. Most people in the country are probably unaware that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has just appointed three new special advisers, much less what their names are. As…
The Royal Wedding bells have now faded into the distance, but we can’t let it pass without telling the story from a local government perspective – you can’t spell love without local government, after all. We also bring you the highlights from our Digital in Children’s Services roundtable with TechUK,…
Councils now have a duty to produce a 'local offer for care leavers'. Tom Redfearn from The Children's Society explains.
The Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) has been in force since the beginning of April. At LGiU we are launching a commission, led by local government, which will look at how councils can make good on the promises of the Act, what they need from central government and what they need…
This weekend the wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle takes place in Windsor. LGiU wishes the couple every happiness in their new life together. But what makes a successful royal wedding? Months of planning, love – I’m sure – and, a little bit of local government magic. While the focus…
All change! With the elections over, an influx of new councillors will be getting to grips with their new role…as will our new Secretary of State James Brokenshire (we promise not to make that joke). What does it all mean for local government? Andrew Walker and Jonathan Carr-West discuss. Plus our…
Another year – and another set of local elections. Are the key messages a reflection of the performance of the parliamentary parties or a genuine reflection of local politics? What have we learned from this year’s set of elections? ..and the winner is…. This isn’t another story about how the…