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We are a membership organisation working to make local democracy around the world collectively stronger. We support local government in the UK and Ireland with resources, research and networks.
📣 🆕 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/...
November 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🆕 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
“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
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎉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
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
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
🥁 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
🎉 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
🥁 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
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
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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
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
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
It’s a huge pleasure to announce that the 2025 Cllr Awards Leader of the Year is Cllr Kathleen Robertson, Leader of Moray Council. Enormous congratulations on a standout year. 🏆🥳 #CllrAwards
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Thrilled to announce our 2025 Community Champion is Cllr Jan Brown @argyllandbute.bsky.social! A brilliant advocate for local people. 🌟🏆 #CllrAwards
November 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🎉 And the Young Councillor of the Year is Cllr Chris Costello @northlanarkshire.gov.uk! Massive congratulations! 🏆 #CllrAwards #localgov
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🥁 Drumroll… The 2025 Innovator of the Year is Marc Macrae of Moray Council. Huge congratulations! 🏆 #CllrAwards #localgov
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Guests are arriving and the buzz is building for the 2025 #CllrAwards in Scotland ⭐ Ceremony begins at 8pm — winners will be revealed! Check out the shortlist here 🔗https://lgiu.org/events/cllr-awards/cllr-awards-2025-the-shortlist-scotland/
November 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Sound checks done, lights up, banners straight — the room is ready 🎉 and guests are arriving. We’ll be bringing you the results from #CllrAwards. #localgov very soon!
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Just setting up in Glasgow for the 2025 LGIU & CCLA #CllrAwards tonight! We can’t wait to cheer on our finalists inside the stunning City Chambers. #localgov #LocalDemocracy
November 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Do you work in local government? Does your role involve significant interaction with councillors? We've got the training for you!
More and book ➡️ lgiu.org/civicrm/even...
#LocalGov
October 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Delighted to share this great interview with Sylvia Croese, Assistant Professor of Global and International Studies at the University of California, Irvine. Fascinating insights into her research into urban power and politics #LocalGov #FutureLocalLab
🔗 lgiu.org/blog-article/local-...
October 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Last Friday was the deadline for the final proposals from councils in DPP areas. We have been through them all. This is our analysis and interpretation for LGIU members
🔗 lgiu.org/publication/state-o...
#LocalGov #LGR
October 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
📣The wait is over! We are so excited to reveal the shortlist for the 2025 LGIU & CCLA Cllr Awards! 🌟 Congratulations to all our finalists. Winners revealed in November!
#CllrAwards #LocalGov
lgiu.org/events/cllr-awards/
September 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
📣 Our response to the UK government's consultation on a proposed Local Government Outcomes Framework for councils in England #LocalGov
🔗 lgiu.org/blog-article/lgiu-c...
September 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM