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NEWS ABOUT LGIU WEBSITE
26/06/09 This website will not be updated any longer. Please visit our NEW WEBSITE. If you are an LGiU member you will be able to register on the new site to view our policy briefings.
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This Month's Events
Action on Alcohol 2: How to Deal with Alcohol Related Disorder in your area
21/7/2009
Do Regions Matter?
15/7/2009
So you've been elected, what now?
8/7/2009
Comprehensive Area Assessments: the role of Scrutiny
28/7/2009
Effective Casework for Councillors
7/7/2009
Shifting Control? The Conservative vision for local government
6/7/2009
Skills for Community Leadership
15/7/2009
Tackling childhood obesity
10/7/2009
Latest Analysis
LGiU briefing on councillors allowances
02/06/09 Allowances and expenses are subject to a great deal of public interest given the furore over MPs expenses. In comparison, local government has particularly rigorous standards of transparency and accountability. The LGiU has produced a briefing outlining the main issues relating to members' allowances and expenses.
Latest Publications
So you've been elected, what now? (LGiU)
2/6/2009
The LGiU has developed fully revised induction materials aimed at helping new councillors settle into their roles effectively and quickly. Four booklets look at: making an impact; getting to know your ward; being part of a team; getting to know your council and beyond.
Councillors' Tax and Benefits 2009 (LGiU)
29/5/2009
This publication offers guidance to councillors and their advisors about how their duties and the payments that they receive as councillors can affect their rights to social security benefits and their tax liabilities.
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