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Local Elections England: 2026Podcast: What’s new at LGIU – 28 March 2024
Freya Millard, Simone Short, LGIU
The episode features a discussion with Dr. Andrew Walker and Dr. Greg Stride about the LGIU’s Local Democracy Research Centre, along with news stories about reducing waste, addressing homelessness, and encouraging healthier modes of transport.
In this new episode, co-hosts Simone and Freya shine the spotlight on the LGIU’s Local Democracy Research Centre. Joining them to share all the details about the Centre’s inception, current work and future ambitions is Dr. Andrew Walker and Dr. Greg Stride. From passion projects to the practical application of research in the local government sector, the LDRC really has carved a space for itself in a very short amount of time.
In the news segment, stories of reducing waste, addressing homelessness and encouraging healthier modes of transport are shared. Plus, some upcoming topics to look out for from LGIU, including the eco-system of health and fast fashion, and some great training sessions on organisational development and report writing.
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Show notes:
- The Local Democracy Research Centre
- 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
- Training on organisational development
- Session on how to write an impactful policy briefing/report for decision
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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