This is 100% criminal. There is no federal supremacy or qualified immunity issue. There also, so far, is no local prosecution. LocalGov needs to exhibit courage and do its job to charge, arrest, and prosecute these criminals, to defend the community from violence. That’s the only way this ends.
November 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
This is 100% criminal. There is no federal supremacy or qualified immunity issue. There also, so far, is no local prosecution. LocalGov needs to exhibit courage and do its job to charge, arrest, and prosecute these criminals, to defend the community from violence. That’s the only way this ends.
Yup. Local prosecutors would prosecute LocalGov actors. Now they need to find the courage to prosecute FedGov actors, since FedGov won’t handle their biz. The only way out is through.
November 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Yup. Local prosecutors would prosecute LocalGov actors. Now they need to find the courage to prosecute FedGov actors, since FedGov won’t handle their biz. The only way out is through.
Laura Beveridge on #PoliticsLive on TeamNigel's plans. "You can't fund tax cuts with benefit cuts - the Tories tried that."
"Look what happens when TeamNigel gets into #Localgov. Kent County Council, promising tax cuts, looks like looming council tax rises."
"Look what happens when TeamNigel gets into #Localgov. Kent County Council, promising tax cuts, looks like looming council tax rises."
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Laura Beveridge on #PoliticsLive on TeamNigel's plans. "You can't fund tax cuts with benefit cuts - the Tories tried that."
"Look what happens when TeamNigel gets into #Localgov. Kent County Council, promising tax cuts, looks like looming council tax rises."
"Look what happens when TeamNigel gets into #Localgov. Kent County Council, promising tax cuts, looks like looming council tax rises."
Deep down I’m still a #localgovernment nerd at heart. These are wooden water distribution pipes housed at the #Edinburgh city museum. Cool! #localgov
November 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Deep down I’m still a #localgovernment nerd at heart. These are wooden water distribution pipes housed at the #Edinburgh city museum. Cool! #localgov
cc #Cambridge town planning & #Localgov people: "According to the Neurodiversity in Planning’s recently launched Designing for Neurodiversity booklet, around 15-20% of the world’s population is estimated to be neurodivergent." www.savills.co.uk/blog/article... 1/2 #ADHD 1/2 and... -->
How neuroinclusive design and sensory built environments are shaping the future of planning
Savills UK | The built environment plays a fundamental role in our everyday lives – actively shaping experiences, livelihoods, behaviours and general wellbeing. It is therefore crucial that such space...
www.savills.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
cc #Cambridge town planning & #Localgov people: "According to the Neurodiversity in Planning’s recently launched Designing for Neurodiversity booklet, around 15-20% of the world’s population is estimated to be neurodivergent." www.savills.co.uk/blog/article... 1/2 #ADHD 1/2 and... -->
Hi everyone, I’ll be live-reporting from today’s @indylibrary.bsky.social’s Board of Trustees Meeting for #indydocumenters ! @indydocumenters.bsky.social @mirrorindy.org #indy #Indianapolis #localgov #citygov #indypl #indylibrary
October 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Hi everyone, I’ll be live-reporting from today’s @indylibrary.bsky.social’s Board of Trustees Meeting for #indydocumenters ! @indydocumenters.bsky.social @mirrorindy.org #indy #Indianapolis #localgov #citygov #indypl #indylibrary
At the Autumn Budget, the government must #SaveOurSupportedHousing by committing to emergency funding. Without this, we risk losing even more of the vital homes that hundreds of thousands of people rely on.
🔗Our Head of Policy writes more in LocalGov: www.localgov.co.uk/Autumn-Budge...
🔗Our Head of Policy writes more in LocalGov: www.localgov.co.uk/Autumn-Budge...
October 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
At the Autumn Budget, the government must #SaveOurSupportedHousing by committing to emergency funding. Without this, we risk losing even more of the vital homes that hundreds of thousands of people rely on.
🔗Our Head of Policy writes more in LocalGov: www.localgov.co.uk/Autumn-Budge...
🔗Our Head of Policy writes more in LocalGov: www.localgov.co.uk/Autumn-Budge...
The #localgov elections in just over six months will make for interesting watching re the geographical distribution of the new @greenparty.org.uk members, esp converting the support into council seats. 2,000 members in Lewisham is *huge*.
WOW. 2,000 members! 🎉💚
Together, we’re building a grassroots movement that can change politics from the ground up - one doorstep, one conversation, one community at a time.
Let’s make Lewisham the Green heart of London - join us now! 🌿🌍
#LewishamGreens #GreenParty
@greenparty.org.uk
Together, we’re building a grassroots movement that can change politics from the ground up - one doorstep, one conversation, one community at a time.
Let’s make Lewisham the Green heart of London - join us now! 🌿🌍
#LewishamGreens #GreenParty
@greenparty.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The #localgov elections in just over six months will make for interesting watching re the geographical distribution of the new @greenparty.org.uk members, esp converting the support into council seats. 2,000 members in Lewisham is *huge*.
"TeamNigel entered Kent County Hall promising fiscal discipline and a new culture of politics. Five months later, it has lost over 10% of its councillors to suspension, defection or expulsion, and it is hard to imagine that the row is now over." #Localgov
"Attempts to draw a line [under splits] have faltered. [Reform Kent council leader] Kemkaran’s call for members to sign a joint statement of support has produced only 37 signatures...leaving 13 councillors declining to do so."
Less than a council majority...
open.substack.com/pub/kentcurr...
Less than a council majority...
open.substack.com/pub/kentcurr...
Two councillors expelled as County Hall turmoil deepens
Plus two by-elections this week, a new solar conflict, and a head-spinning song and dance routine
open.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"TeamNigel entered Kent County Hall promising fiscal discipline and a new culture of politics. Five months later, it has lost over 10% of its councillors to suspension, defection or expulsion, and it is hard to imagine that the row is now over." #Localgov
Southwark Council + Chicken @wearechicken.co.uk are using AI to turn PDFs into HTML in LocalGov Drupal.
The Claude-powered tool boosts publishing speed and accessibility across UK gov sites.
Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4oF2JOi
##DrupalAI #LocalGovDrupal #GovTech #Accessibility
The Claude-powered tool boosts publishing speed and accessibility across UK gov sites.
Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4oF2JOi
##DrupalAI #LocalGovDrupal #GovTech #Accessibility
October 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Southwark Council + Chicken @wearechicken.co.uk are using AI to turn PDFs into HTML in LocalGov Drupal.
The Claude-powered tool boosts publishing speed and accessibility across UK gov sites.
Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4oF2JOi
##DrupalAI #LocalGovDrupal #GovTech #Accessibility
The Claude-powered tool boosts publishing speed and accessibility across UK gov sites.
Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4oF2JOi
##DrupalAI #LocalGovDrupal #GovTech #Accessibility
Councils across the South East are gearing up for a powerful #BlackHistoryMonth 2025!
This year's celebrations are filled with film, literature, art, and music, honouring the theme of "Power and Pride." #BHM2025 #LocalGov 🧵
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This year's celebrations are filled with film, literature, art, and music, honouring the theme of "Power and Pride." #BHM2025 #LocalGov 🧵
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October 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Councils across the South East are gearing up for a powerful #BlackHistoryMonth 2025!
This year's celebrations are filled with film, literature, art, and music, honouring the theme of "Power and Pride." #BHM2025 #LocalGov 🧵
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This year's celebrations are filled with film, literature, art, and music, honouring the theme of "Power and Pride." #BHM2025 #LocalGov 🧵
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This will stop when we stop it, and that means LocalGov arresting kidnappers and other armed assailants who cannot demonstrate a lawful basis for their otherwise very illegal actions. Yes, that will be misrepresented as insurrection and this administration will use it to deploy active duty military.
October 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This will stop when we stop it, and that means LocalGov arresting kidnappers and other armed assailants who cannot demonstrate a lawful basis for their otherwise very illegal actions. Yes, that will be misrepresented as insurrection and this administration will use it to deploy active duty military.
"Only 1:5 planning teams in #Localgov is fully staffed" #BBCPanorama. Also quoted by Unison www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
Housing and growth threatened by council staff shortages | News, Press release | News | UNISON National
Councils must be able to recruit more planning staff if communities are to get the homes, schools and services they need.
www.unison.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
"Only 1:5 planning teams in #Localgov is fully staffed" #BBCPanorama. Also quoted by Unison www.unison.org.uk/news/press-r...
But if we don’t do it, we have already lost faith with and any claim to represent our communities or to honor the oaths and the constitutions we are sworn to uphold. LocalGov is where the rubber meets the road (literally and metaphorically). It’s past time to enforce the law and let the system work.
October 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
But if we don’t do it, we have already lost faith with and any claim to represent our communities or to honor the oaths and the constitutions we are sworn to uphold. LocalGov is where the rubber meets the road (literally and metaphorically). It’s past time to enforce the law and let the system work.
That’s a wrap on Day 1 of #SolaceSummit!
From inspiring keynotes to bold conversations on leadership, equity, housing, health & innovation — today was packed with energy, insight & connection.
Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & delegates.
Let’s carry the momentum into Day 2.
#LocalGov
From inspiring keynotes to bold conversations on leadership, equity, housing, health & innovation — today was packed with energy, insight & connection.
Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & delegates.
Let’s carry the momentum into Day 2.
#LocalGov
October 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
That’s a wrap on Day 1 of #SolaceSummit!
From inspiring keynotes to bold conversations on leadership, equity, housing, health & innovation — today was packed with energy, insight & connection.
Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & delegates.
Let’s carry the momentum into Day 2.
#LocalGov
From inspiring keynotes to bold conversations on leadership, equity, housing, health & innovation — today was packed with energy, insight & connection.
Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & delegates.
Let’s carry the momentum into Day 2.
#LocalGov
Two decades of #localgov austerity 🙁
If anyone wonders why town centres look so dilapidated despite council tax rises (which councils have little choice in given statutory duties to provide services)
If anyone wonders why town centres look so dilapidated despite council tax rises (which councils have little choice in given statutory duties to provide services)
EXC: English councils will still be poorer in 2029 than they were in 2010, according to the IfG.
Report finds councils are increasingly providing social care and little else. Libraries, youth services, parks, all falling by the wayside.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Report finds councils are increasingly providing social care and little else. Libraries, youth services, parks, all falling by the wayside.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
English councils to remain poorer than in 2010 despite funding rise, says report
Exclusive: Impact of austerity cannot be undone by end of parliament despite above-inflation funding, analysis finds
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Two decades of #localgov austerity 🙁
If anyone wonders why town centres look so dilapidated despite council tax rises (which councils have little choice in given statutory duties to provide services)
If anyone wonders why town centres look so dilapidated despite council tax rises (which councils have little choice in given statutory duties to provide services)
"During the first 10 years of the spending cuts that began in 2010, councils’ funding for youth services in England and Wales suffered a real-terms cut of 70%." 😱 #Localgov
Britain's youth clubs have been quietly decimated. What's most revealing is that few seem to care | John Harris
(Gloomy headline for what is a very interesting piece)
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
(Gloomy headline for what is a very interesting piece)
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Britain's youth clubs have been quietly decimated. What's most revealing is that few seem to care | John Harris
These vital spaces have been the first targets of cuts in a nation that favours age over youth – despite being the remedy for blights such as social division, polarisation and loneliness, says Guardia...
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"During the first 10 years of the spending cuts that began in 2010, councils’ funding for youth services in England and Wales suffered a real-terms cut of 70%." 😱 #Localgov
🚀 Local authorities — sign our Migrant Inclusive Local Government Pledge!
Get expert support on:
🔹 Inclusion strategies
🔹 Diversity action plans
🔹 Engaging migrant groups
Commit to real change 👉 www.socialequity.org.uk/news-posts/a...
#InclusionMatters #LocalGov
Get expert support on:
🔹 Inclusion strategies
🔹 Diversity action plans
🔹 Engaging migrant groups
Commit to real change 👉 www.socialequity.org.uk/news-posts/a...
#InclusionMatters #LocalGov
October 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🚀 Local authorities — sign our Migrant Inclusive Local Government Pledge!
Get expert support on:
🔹 Inclusion strategies
🔹 Diversity action plans
🔹 Engaging migrant groups
Commit to real change 👉 www.socialequity.org.uk/news-posts/a...
#InclusionMatters #LocalGov
Get expert support on:
🔹 Inclusion strategies
🔹 Diversity action plans
🔹 Engaging migrant groups
Commit to real change 👉 www.socialequity.org.uk/news-posts/a...
#InclusionMatters #LocalGov
Just fund #localgov properly.
Good to see this announced today. Positive combination of more powers and more local control, without competitive bidding.
Short-term challenge is to make a tangible and visible difference in these places.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Short-term challenge is to make a tangible and visible difference in these places.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Starmer gambles on ‘levelling up’-style initiative to tackle Reform threat
Deprived communities to be given tens of millions to patch up derelict shops, pubs and libraries and ‘restore pride’
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Just fund #localgov properly.
This free digi inclusion booklet will be distributed in libraries and community venues in Liverpool 😍
It covers a wide range of topics including how to apply for jobs, manage money, avoid scams, and spot misinformation 👉 api.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/wp-content/u... #localgov @dxw.com
It covers a wide range of topics including how to apply for jobs, manage money, avoid scams, and spot misinformation 👉 api.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/wp-content/u... #localgov @dxw.com
Liverpool gets digital inclusion guide | UKAuthority
www.ukauthority.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This free digi inclusion booklet will be distributed in libraries and community venues in Liverpool 😍
It covers a wide range of topics including how to apply for jobs, manage money, avoid scams, and spot misinformation 👉 api.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/wp-content/u... #localgov @dxw.com
It covers a wide range of topics including how to apply for jobs, manage money, avoid scams, and spot misinformation 👉 api.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/wp-content/u... #localgov @dxw.com
#UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #CaribooRD
Attending the session — “Libraries on the Front Lines” at the 2025 UBCM/Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention
Attending the session — “Libraries on the Front Lines” at the 2025 UBCM/Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention
September 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#UBCM25 #UBCM2025 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #CaribooRD
Attending the session — “Libraries on the Front Lines” at the 2025 UBCM/Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention
Attending the session — “Libraries on the Front Lines” at the 2025 UBCM/Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention
Catching up with @cllr-akbar.bsky.social earlier today on all things #Manchester and our budget, ahead of Scrutiny and Council later this month. Good to see you today #localgov
February 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Catching up with @cllr-akbar.bsky.social earlier today on all things #Manchester and our budget, ahead of Scrutiny and Council later this month. Good to see you today #localgov
#WilliamsLakeBC - Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex to get $1.2 million upgrade www.wltribune.com/local-news/c...
March 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🚨 The deadline to register to vote in the local elections is 11 April.
Find out more and register 👇
https://orlo.uk/KA4p6
#LocalGov #LocalElections
Find out more and register 👇
https://orlo.uk/KA4p6
#LocalGov #LocalElections
April 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚨 The deadline to register to vote in the local elections is 11 April.
Find out more and register 👇
https://orlo.uk/KA4p6
#LocalGov #LocalElections
Find out more and register 👇
https://orlo.uk/KA4p6
#LocalGov #LocalElections