Serving elected officials means navigating disagreements. Democracy thrives on differing opinions. Clearly articulating your 'why' and selling that vision is key to getting support for any decision. #localgov #civicengagement

Meltonians want better roads, cars, snow clearing, and recreation, but not rising property taxes. Where do you draw the line on services when funds are limited? That's the common conversation. #localgov #priorities

Learn how Cape Town 🇿🇦 works with residents in informal settlements to develop waste solutions!
🛎️ In #VeniceWinterSchool2026 (20-22 Oct), the city will share their experience alongside other #LocalGov.
Join us online: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
More cases: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...

New Blog Post: Advanced Vote #1 | Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments for 26-30 Term. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2026/10/adva... #AdvancedVote #BCLocalElections2026 #WellsBC #Quesnel #WilliamsLake #100MileHouse #CaribooRD(Areas B,C,E,G,H,K,L) #SD27 #SD28 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #RuralBC

The Government must use the Autumn Budget to secure the financial sustainability of the sector, to protect vital local services.

Read our submission: https://orlo.uk/sTwr9

#LocalGov #AutumnBudget

New Blog Post: Williams Lake Council Highlights - October 6, 2026 mtg. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2026/10/will... #cariboopoli #bcmuni #cdnmuni #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #WilliamsLake #RuralBC

Oliver County commissioners face a potential game-changer as an applicant reveals a staggering $2.4 million conditional-use permit fee, prompting discussions on fee restructuring.

Read the full story

#OliverCounty #ND #CitizenPortal #OliverCountyFees #LocalGov #PlanningZoning

Law professor Freedom Daniels claims the Military Installation Development Authority is overstepping its bounds, sidelining local voices and raising serious constitutional questions.

Get the details!

#UT #CitizenPortal #PublicFinancing #LocalGov #CivicAccountability

🎣 How can #LocalGov support #FishingCommunities?
Our latest #SDGLocalSolutions webinar explore this notion with insights from #Beira 🇲🇿and #SanniangBay 🇨🇳 and moderation by UN-Habitat Mozambique.
Thank you for everyone that contributes to such an insightful session!
🔜 Until next time!

In the latest ADEPT Highways & Transport blog, James Bailey, Chair of the ADEPT Engineering Board,
introduces the new CIHT training - Preventative Highways Maintenance Fundamentals.
www.adeptnet.org.uk/news/transpo...
#localroads #localgov #placeleadership

Where should your council start with AI? Six takeaways from our SMART: AI Assessment webinar, from why pilots don't add up to how every number gets checked. Read and watch on demand: ics.ai/post/where-s... #LocalGov #AI

#BCLocalElections2026 #BCElection2026 #BCElxn26 #BCLocalGov #LocalGov

Earlier today -- I had the honour in participating in a roundtable discussion on "Municipal Affairs" to discuss the concurrent 2026 BC Local and Provincial Elections

Video: www.youtube.com/live/7j-AALd...

💧 On 20-22 Oct, Lamu County 🇰🇪 will share its approach to keep water services running during crises during #VeniceWinterSchool2026, a learning platform for #LocalGov.
Join us online (interpretation available): sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...
For more: sdglocalaction.org/venice-winte...

How can councils use AI to improve services while managing the challenges of adoption?
Join us at Think AI for Government to explore AI in local government.
📍 London
🗓 21 Oct 2026
Free for public sector professionals.
Register: buff.ly/Hgt5djx
#ThinkAI #LocalGov

They have one of the best municipal council HQs in the country though. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council... #Localgov

Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich's announcement that he will not run for a third term, ending his tenure in April after eight years in office.

https://foxwatershed.com/genrich-not-running-third-term-green-bay-mayor

#GreenBay #GreenBayMayor #WIPolitics #LocalGov

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As new regulations for a National Scheme of Delegation for planning committees come into effect from 31 October 2026, the LGA continues to champion the vital role of local democracy in planning.

Read our position paper: https://orlo.uk/H3qkj

#LocalGov #Planning #LGA

Halton Hills is the small player regionally, making an effective advocate and negotiator crucial. With Oakville holding the population, money, regional offices, and police chief, it essentially runs the show. It's the capital of Halton, really. #localgov #advocacy

Motivated to run for Halton Hills council by direct interaction with residents. Experience in real estate, nonprofit, and personal organizations will bring a different perspective to addressing community concerns. #localgov

Yet more #openaddresses from local government:

Ceredigion County Council in Wales has released its Council Tax address list as open data www.owenboswarva.com/blog/post-ad... (no download yet)

Without UPRNs, so no map this time

#FOI #UKhousing #localgov #opendata