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Getting the councillors we need for the 21st century

The Local Authority Podcast by LGC

Jul 16, 202553:10Government & Organizations

The role of councillors has never been more important, with local government reorganisation set to reduce their number while ministers aim to enhance their role in their communities. But there are concerns that council c...

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Getting the councillors we need for the 21st century is an episode from The Local Authority Podcast by LGC. The role of councillors has never been more important, with local government reorganisation set to reduce their number while ministe...

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