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Bringing communities together, having difficult public conversations

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Essential reading: Communities and society

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Preventing harm, promoting health and supporting vulnerable people

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Adult social care is an extensive and complex function of local government and is among the biggest calls on council budgets. Demand is growing and the pandemic threw the perilous state of these services into even sharper relief. Councillors are often approached by people in their wards, individually or in local forums, for help over social care issues. You will need to develop a good understanding of how it operates and establish effective communication with the adult social care management team in your council.

We have picked out a few items from our huge library of local government content that we hope will provide you with inspiration, ideas or just food for thought and make you want to delve deeper into the LGIU's local government resources.
This page is part of LGIU's resources for new councillors.

Keep up to date on health and social care with LGIU

The LGIU has extensive resources for both councillors and local government staff. The easiest way to keep up-to-date with what's available is to sign up on our website (it's free and easy to do) and opt to receive one of our newsletters.
If you are from an LGIU member organisation then you will automatically get access to all of our member-only resources when you sign up. Make sure you opt for 'The essential resources' update - it's a key part of your council/organisation membership.

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Essential reading: Health and social care - LGiU

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Adult social care is an extensive and complex function of local government and is among the biggest calls on council budgets. Demand is growing and the pandemic threw the perilous state of these services into even sharper relief. Councillors are often approached by people in their wards, individually or in local forums, for help over social care issues.

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Sustainable funding, effective spending

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Essential reading: Local government finance

The financial crisis and decades of uncertainty over local government funding mean that the pressure on local government budgets is unrelenting. It is a notoriously complex system and will take time to understand properly; as a new councillor, your first opportunity to get to grips with council finances may be through serving on a scrutiny committee.

We have picked out a few items from our huge library of local government content that we hope will provide you with inspiration, ideas or just food for thought and make you want to delve deeper into the LGIU's local government resources.
This page is part of LGIU's resources for new councillors.

2023 Budget: a deeper dive into the implications for local government

This member-only briefing looks at some of the details in the 2023 Budget that are of particular relevance to the local government community. It includes a short summary of the Budget's economic context and refers to some subsequent relevant announcements. Read this briefing.

Keep up to date on local government finance with LGIU

The LGIU has extensive resources for both councillors and local government staff. The easiest way to keep up-to-date with what's available is to sign up on our website (it's free and easy to do) and opt to receive one of our newsletters.
If you are from an LGIU member organisation then you will automatically get access to all of our member-only resources when you sign up. Make sure you opt for 'The essential resources' update - it's a key part of your council/organisation membership.

2023 Budget: a deeper dive into the implications for local government

This member-only briefing looks at some of the details in the 2023 Budget that are of particular relevance to the local government community. It includes a short summary of the Budget's economic context and refers to some subsequent relevant announcements. Read this briefing.

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Essential reading: Local government finance - LGiU

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Essential reading: Local government finance The financial crisis and decades of uncertainty over local government funding mean that the pressure on local government budgets is unrelenting. It is a notoriously complex system and will take time to understand properly; as a new councillor, your first opportunity to get to grips with council finances may be through serving on a scrutiny committee.

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Supporting better life chances and opportunities for kids.

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Essential reading: Education and children's services

Local government is responsible for a diverse range of services that have huge implications for the life chances of children and young people.

We have picked out a few items from our huge library of local government content that we hope will provide you with inspiration, ideas or just food for thought and make you want to delve deeper into the LGIU's local government resources.
This page is part of LGIU's resources for new councillors.

Keep up to date on education and children's services with LGIU

The LGIU has extensive resources for both councillors and local government staff. The easiest way to keep up-to-date with what's available is to sign up on our website (it's free and easy to do) and opt to receive one of our newsletters.
If you are from an LGIU member organisation then you will automatically get access to all of our member-only resources when you sign up. Make sure you opt for 'The essential resources' update - it's a key part of your council/organisation membership.

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Essential reading: Education and children's services - LGiU

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Essential reading: Education and children's services Local government is responsible for a diverse range of services that have huge implications for the life chances of children and young people. We have picked out a few items from our huge library of local government content that we hope will provide you with inspiration, ideas or just food for thought and make you want to delve deeper into the LGIU's local government resources.

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Inspiring hearts and minds, moving bodies and bringing visitors to your area.

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An essential ingredient for place making. How can communities and local government work together to make local life fun and enriching and attract visitors for economic development?

We have picked out a few items from our huge library of local government content that we hope will provide you with inspiration, ideas or just food for thought and make you want to delve deeper into the LGIU's local government resources.
This page is part of LGIU's resources for new councillors.

Keep up to date on culture, sport and tourism with LGIU

The LGIU has extensive resources for both councillors and local government staff. The easiest way to keep up-to-date with what's available is to sign up on our website (it's free and easy to do) and opt to receive one of our newsletters.
If you are from an LGIU member organisation then you will automatically get access to all of our member-only resources when you sign up. Make sure you opt for 'The essential resources' update - it's a key part of your council/organisation membership.

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Essential reading: Culture, sport and tourism - LGiU

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An essential ingredient for place making. How can communities and local government work together to make local life fun and enriching and attract visitors for economic development? We have picked out a few items from our huge library of local government content that we hope will provide you with inspiration, ideas or just food for thought and make you want to delve deeper into the LGIU's local government resources.

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Homes to live in, neighbourhoods to thrive in

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Essential reading: housing and planning

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Local authorities play an important role in developing healthy, sustainable neighbourhoods and ensuring that there are enough high-quality homes.

We have picked out a few items from our huge library of local government content that we hope will provide you with inspiration, ideas or just food for thought and make you want to delve deeper into the LGIU's local government resources.
This page is part of LGIU's resources for new councillors.

Keep up to date on housing and planning with LGIU

The LGIU has extensive resources for both councillors and local government staff. The easiest way to keep up-to-date with what's available is to sign up on our website (it's free and easy to do) and opt to receive one of our newsletters.
If you are from an LGIU member organisation then you will automatically get access to all of our member-only resources when you sign up. Make sure you opt for 'The essential resources' update - it's a key part of your council/organisation membership.

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Essential reading: housing and planning - LGiU

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Essential reading: housing and planning Aerial top down view of houses in England - New estate with typical British houses and green gardens - Real estate and buildings concepts in UK Local authorities play an important role in developing healthy, sustainable neighbourhoods and ensuring that there are enough high-quality homes.

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Climate action and sustainable development

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Climate action and sustainable development

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Leading action, preparing for change

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Essential reading: Climate action and sustainable development

With the impacts of climate change worsening with every passing year, local authorities hold a vital role in both cutting emissions and in developing more resilient places.

We have picked out a few items from our huge library of local government content that we hope will provide you with inspiration, ideas or just food for thought and make you want to delve deeper into the LGIU's local government resources.
This page is part of LGIU's resources for new councillors.

Keep up to date on climate change and sustainable development with LGIU

The LGIU has extensive resources for both councillors and local government staff. The easiest way to keep up-to-date with what's available is to sign up on our website (it's free and easy to do) and opt to receive one of our newsletters.
If you are from an LGIU member organisation then you will automatically get access to all of our member-only resources when you sign up. Make sure you opt for 'The essential resources' update - it's a key part of your council/organisation membership.

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Essential reading: Climate action and sustainable development - LGiU

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Essential reading: Climate action and sustainable development With the impacts of climate change worsening with every passing year, local authorities hold a vital role in both cutting emissions and in developing more resilient places.

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Promoting fairness, expanding opportunities

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The cost of living crisis, two years of a global pandemic, reductions in benefits continue to take a toll on many people's income and ability to house, feed and support themselves and their families. Councils and councillors are, as ever, at the sharp end of trying pick up the pieces for the most vulnerable.

We have picked out a few items from our huge library of local government content that we hope will provide you with inspiration, ideas or just food for thought and make you want to delve deeper into the LGIU's local government resources.
This page is part of LGIU's resources for new councillors.

Keep up to date on welfare and equalities with LGIU

The LGIU has extensive resources for both councillors and local government staff. The easiest way to keep up-to-date with what's available is to sign up on our website (it's free and easy to do) and opt to receive one of our newsletters.
If you are from an LGIU member organisation then you will automatically get access to all of our member-only resources when you sign up. Make sure you opt for 'The essential resources' update - it's a key part of your council/organisation membership.

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Essential reading: Welfare and equalities - LGiU

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The cost of living crisis, two years of a global pandemic, reductions in benefits continue to take a toll on many people's income and ability to house, feed and support themselves and their families. Councils and councillors are, as ever, at the sharp end of trying pick up the pieces for the most vulnerable.