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LGIU (Local Government Information Unit) @lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social · 14h
📣 🆕 Delighted to publish our new research with @localpartnerships.bsky.social exploring ways to ensure that a transformed #localgov landscape can strengthen local power and meet the country's long-term challenges.
🔗 lgiu.org/publication/...
Looking to 2050 - practical steps to ensure that LGR delivers long-term lasting improvements. New research Text says How to build a governance framework. 1. Define a clear, national strategic purpose for all Strategic Authorities. 2. Map a functional division of responsibilities that endures. 3. Modernise Whitehall around devolution. 4. Establish a statutory Mayoral Council for England. 5. Roll out integrated funding settlements nationwide. 6. Consolidate growth and investment programmes under strategic authorities. 7. Build shared regional–local governance and accountability frameworks. 8. Strengthen institutional resilience and system stability. 9. Develop a shared Collaboration Toolkit to support consistent practice 10. Set a clear pathway to 2050 using a sliding scale of ambition.
lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social
📣 🆕 Delighted to publish our new research with @localpartnerships.bsky.social exploring ways to ensure that a transformed #localgov landscape can strengthen local power and meet the country's long-term challenges.
🔗 lgiu.org/publication/...
Looking to 2050 - practical steps to ensure that LGR delivers long-term lasting improvements. New research Text says How to build a governance framework. 1. Define a clear, national strategic purpose for all Strategic Authorities. 2. Map a functional division of responsibilities that endures. 3. Modernise Whitehall around devolution. 4. Establish a statutory Mayoral Council for England. 5. Roll out integrated funding settlements nationwide. 6. Consolidate growth and investment programmes under strategic authorities. 7. Build shared regional–local governance and accountability frameworks. 8. Strengthen institutional resilience and system stability. 9. Develop a shared Collaboration Toolkit to support consistent practice 10. Set a clear pathway to 2050 using a sliding scale of ambition.
November 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social
🆕 For LGIU members 🔒 UK Budget 2025 – The highlights for local government briefing
🔗https://lgiu.org/briefing/uk-autumn-budget-2025-the-highlights-for-local-government/
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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“There was little in this Budget to address the immediate risks facing local government... But it did reveal something about the government's underlying attitude toward councils." Our response to today's UK Govt Budget
🔗 lgiu.org/press-releas...
#LocalGov
Image has text from LGIU response to the Budget: This Budget treats councils as tax collectors for Whitehall: taking all of the political heat but getting none of the benefit.
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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So pleased to attend the LGiU Awards and cheer on Richmond Council colleague Cllr Alex Ehmann. We are so delighted he won 🏆 Innovator of the Year.
#CllrAwards
#localgov
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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🎉So that's it for another year. The 2025 LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards are over. Congratulations to our incredible winners.
🔗 lgiu.org/events/cllr-...
#CllrAwards #LocalGov
November 18, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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It’s a huge pleasure to announce that the 2025 Cllr Awards Leader of the Year is Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council. Enormous congratulations to an outstanding winner 🏆🥳 #CllrAwards
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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This was a tough category to decide on and this year we also have a special mention - Cllr Bridget Smith - South Cambridgeshire DC 🎉
November 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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This is a truly incredible shortlist: Cllr Jane Ashworth - Stoke-on-Trent CC; Cllr Kevin Bentley - Essex CC; @cllrcallaghan.bsky.social - Basildon BC; Cllr Sam Chapman-Allen - Breckland DC; @aroojshah.bsky.social - Oldham MBC; Cllr Bridget Smith - South Cambridgeshire DC
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Our final award of the night in the 2025 Cllr Awards is Leader of the Year, presented by LGIU Chief Executive @joncarrwest.bsky.social. #CllrAwards
November 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Thrilled to announce our 2025 Community Champion is Cllr Harry Boparai - Spelthorne BC & Surrey CC! A brilliant advocate for local people. 🌟🏆 #CllrAwards #LocalGov
November 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Applause, please, for our stellar shortlist: Cllr Harry Boparai - Spelthorne BC; Cllr Kamran Hussain - City of Bradford MDC; Cllr Kaleel Khan - Tameside MBC; Cllr Sam Murray - Suffolk CC 👏👏 #CllrAwards #localgov
November 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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We’ve reached our penultimate award: Community Champion 🏅 Always our most-nominated category — and it’s easy to see why. #CllrAwards #localgov
November 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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🥁 Our 2025 Lifetime Legend is Cllr Fran Oborski - Wyre Forest District Council — first elected in 1973 congratulations to a very worthy winner 🏆 #CllrAwards #localgov
November 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Cllr Abi Brown, OBE is now presenting the Lifetime Legend Award. Our incredible finalists — Cllr Chris Best - Lewisham Council; Roger Gough - Kent CC; David Smith - Lichfield DC; Cllr Linda Thomas - Bolton MBC; Cllr Fran Oborski - Wyre Forest DC. 🥳 #CllrAwards #localgov
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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🎉 And Young Councillor of the Year 2025 is Cllr John-Paul Ennis - Lambeth Council! Massive congratulations! 🏆 #CllrAwards #localgov
November 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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What a line-up: Cllr Jacob Allen - Brighton and Hove CC; Cllr John-Paul Ennis - Lambeth Council; Cllr Shanika Mahendran - Milton Keynes CC; Cllr Emily Strudwick - Portsmouth CC; Cllr Kieron Wilson - BCP Council. Best of luck to all four! 🤞 #CllrAwards #localgov
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Next up: Young Councillor of the Year 🌟 Presented by Annabel Mullin, Director of Communications at Elect Her, shining a spotlight on under-30 leaders shaping the future of local government. #CllrAwards
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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🥁 Drumroll… The 2025 Innovator of the Year is Cllr Alex Ehmann - LB Richmond upon Thames. Huge congratulations! 🏆 #CllrAwards #localgov
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Our remarkable finalists are: Cllr Alex Ehmann - LB Richmond upon Thames; Cllr Alan Quinn - Bury Metropolitan Borough Council; Cllr Helen Whitehead - Thanet District Council; Maryam Yaqub - Basildon Borough Council. Brilliant examples of fresh thinking and persistence. 👏 #CllrAwards
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social
We’re starting with Innovator of the Year at the 2025 Cllr Awards — celebrating bold ideas that deliver real change for local communities. Presented by David Weaver Chair of Operation Black Vote. #CllrAwards #localgov
November 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
lgiu-local-gov.bsky.social
Thank you to @allymcgovern.bsky.social Minister for Local Government for joining us at tonight's LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards and speaking so eloquently about the power and importance of councils. #LocalGov #CllrAwards
Alison McGovern MP speaking at the LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Roll the titles… it’s almost showtime! ⏱️ In one minute, the LGIU & CCLA #CllrAwards England & Wales officially begin 🎉 🏆
November 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Guests are arriving and the buzz is building for the 2025 #CllrAwards in England & Wales ⭐ The ceremony starts at 8pm — winners will be revealed soon! #LocalGov
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Tonight’s the night! We’ll be revealing the winners 🏆 at our 2025 LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards ceremony - recognising individual councillors from across the country. Five categories — see the full shortlist here lgiu.org/events/cllr-...
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Thank you to everyone who came to the 2025 LGIU & CCLA Scotland Cllr Awards last week in Glasgow. It was a wonderful evening. Check out our winners and see you next week for the England & Wales Cllr Awards ceremony in London.
#CllrAwards #LocalGov
🔗 lgiu.org/events/cllr-...
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM