Local Government Insights: Expert Content For UK Councils
Local Government: Shaping Communities, Addressing Challenges
As a public sector content specialist, I have written extensively for the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU). My Member briefings and open blogs tackle important issues like policy development, new legislation, the cost-of-living crisis and education.
My work includes:
Analysis of local government policies
Insights on public service delivery trends
Best practices for council operations
Local implementation of national policy
Links to my briefings are below:
Asylum seekers
Click here to read “Refugees and asylum seekers: the challenges and opportunities for local authorities”.
Child poverty
Click here to read “The shocking impacts of poverty on the physical health of children and families”.
Click here to read “Children and young people’s mental health today - embattled and in need of council support”.
Click here to read “Summer holidays: fun and carefree, or unwelcome pressure for families?”
Click here to read “Child poverty and education outcomes in Scotland”.
Cinemas
Click here to read “The role and importance of local, independent cinemas in communities”.
Click here to read “From multiplex to cosy screens: A case study of local cinema resilience amidst post-covid challenges”. OPEN BLOG
Cost-of-living crisis
Click here to read “Supporting rural communities who face a cost of living crisis - a real and urgent problem to solve”.
Click here to read “Cost of living pressures - Councils step up to the plate”.
Click here to read “What do we know about in-work poverty and can local government help?”
Deaton Inequality Review
Click here to read “IFS Deaton Inequality Review: the distribution of public service spending”.
Click here to read “IFS Deaton Inequality Review: levelling up economics”.
Click here to read “IFS Deaton Inequality Review - immigration and inequalities: the role of politics and policies”.
Click here to read “IFS Deaton Inequality Review: poverty and social welfare”.
Click here to read “IFA Deaton Inequality Review: families and economic equality”.
Democracy
Click here to read “Threat to democracy: The alarming rise of violence against council staff”.
Education
Click here to read “Challenging behaviour in schools preventing the new pandemic?”
Click here to read “Addressing the challenges of rural education in the UK”.
Click here to read “Educational attainment - Who’s getting it right?”
Click here to read “How can local government tackle educational inequality in the face of budget pressures?”
Food Safety
Click here to read “Local authorities adapting to the new normal to improve food safety”.
Markets and Events
Click here to read “Markets around the world and their role in revitalising urban centres”.
Click here to read “The role of markets in the UK post-Covid: community hubs or trendy hot spots?”
Click here to read “The impact of funding cuts on local events and activities”.
Click here to read “Taste Cumbria Food Festival: Boosting local economy and showcasing regional talent”. OPEN BLOG
Mining
Click here for “The challenges faced by extraction-based communities".
Social Care
Click here to read “Transforming children’s social care in the UK: An overview and comparison of approaches”.
Veterans
Click here for “Needs profiles of veterans across the globe”.
Click here for “The Armed Forces Covenant: the new duty and resources available”.