Press

Our team of leading experts provide regular commentary on a wide range of issues.

For all press enquires, please contact Jen Pufky on 020 7554 2800 or 07825 617 927.

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Press releases

State of the Locals – the results

May 3, 2019

Our final statement from Jonathan Carr-West on the local election results.

LGiU Statement – State of the Locals at 1pm

May 3, 2019

Our latest statement on the results in so far.

LGiU Statement – State of the Locals at 6am

May 3, 2019

Our latest statement on the local election results from our Chief Executive, Jonathan Carr-West.

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In the news

London Post: Nominations now open to celebrate local councillors – June 13, 2019
The MJ: Basic rules of political physics (£) – June 10, 2019
Public Finance: Business rates are ‘outdated’ – June 10, 2019
Microscope: Collaboration between local public services and industry is necessary for innovation – June 10, 2019
New Start: Mid Sussex District Council purchases retail units in £5m deal – May 29, 2019

Schools Week: Concerns over failing schools has no effect on local elections – May 16, 2019
Gov Tech Leaders: Study reveals less than five per cent of councils are using AI – May 16, 2019
BBC Parliament: House of Commons debate on business rates – May 14, 2019
The Financial Times: Why struggling English councils are spending money on new offices (£) – May 14, 2019
The Oxford Student: Local Elections: Are We Overthinking Them? – May 14, 2019

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