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Local Elections England: 2026Podcast: What’s new at LGIU – 11 April 2024
Freya Millard, Simone Short, LGIU
In this new episode, co-hosts Simone and Freya discuss all things local elections and why they are so important. Dr Andrew Walker joins them to chat about the release of LGIU’s highly anticipated Ones to Watch guide for elections in England, which highlights some of the biggest battlegrounds to watch out for.
In this new episode, co-hosts Simone and Freya discuss all things local elections. Dr Andrew Walker joins them to chat about the release of LGIU’s highly anticipated Ones to Watch guide for elections in England, which highlights some of the biggest battlegrounds to watch out for. Plus, the team chats about the value and importance of participating in local elections and why they matter.
In the news segment, stories of AI tools to help clean up streets, effective anti-pollution programmes and proposed reforms to gag disorderly councillors at meetings.
Some upcoming topics to look out for from LGIU include the modern role of libraries, the behind-the-scenes of running elections and the future of sustainable and affordable housing. And, the must-attend event for all interested in local elections – and democracy as a whole – is our upcoming State of the Locals panel discussion!
Listen to the full episode here:
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Show notes:
- England Local Elections: Ones to Watch guide 2024
- The Local Democracy Research Centre
- LGIU@40 For the Future of Local Government Manifesto
- What’s happening in the world of local government this week
- Everyone can subscribe to our weekly Global Local newsletter to stay in the loop with LGIU
- State of the Locals event
- Interview with community champion: Cllr Hannah Perkins
- Nominate a councillor for Cllr Awards 2024
Find out what’s new at LGIU at lgiu.org – the Local Government Information Unit. We are a non-partisan, non-profit organisation for local government and anyone interested in local democracy.
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