‘Place Funding: The Local Authority Challenge’ is a fast-paced simulation game that puts players in the role of councils to explore how decisions around place-based funding get made, and the trade-offs involved.

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Even experienced researchers, accountants and councillors struggle to get their head around council finances. What chance do the public have?

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Looking forward to day 3 of #LGAConf25 - pop along to stand A24 to chat about our latest research, last chance entry to the levy-funded Senior Leader programme, and our policy proposals on citizen engagement. And pick up a 21C councillor coaster!

We're set up at #LGAConf25 - please pop over to stand A24 to say hello!

This year we're focussing on citizen engagement, updated 21st Century Councillor and Public Servant research, and the last chance to levy-fund our Senior Leader apprenticeship.

Chris Game reflects on the local elections, the arrival of DOGE teams in English councils, and voting systems

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INLOGOV alumni - if you didn't receive your Spring e-mag last month, you can now find it online!

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The abolition of NHS England is an opportunity to build an NHS that is fit for the future. Councillor Dr Ketan Sheth
Chair, Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Brent Council assesses the process and substance of the recent changes.

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Cllr Sheth outlines recent lessons on Transforming Maternity Services (in Brent)

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In our latest blog, Cllr Ali Brown OBE examines the new LGA ‘Make a Difference, Work for Your Local Council’ campaign - a big step forward in local authority staff recruitment.
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