What's New at LGIU: Councillor careers – 13th June 2024
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This week co-hosts Simone and Freya are discussing what it takes to be a councillor, the expectations, the risks, the rewards, and everything in between. They share snippets and insights from first-hand accounts gained from recent interviews with Cllr Award 2023 winners along with councillors from all over the world. Plus, Cllr Euan Jardine from Scotland and Cllr Jim Magee from Australia provide their own great advice for new councillors embarking on this career path.
In the news segment, the stories include the world's biggest animal crossing, new art installations and smart tyre pumps.
Add to your calendar the following events and training:
- Local government finance essentials
- Roundtable: Exploring innovative approaches for tackling climate action
Show notes:
- Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Global Local newsletter and join our international community of local government professionals and local democracy advocates.
- International local government news 11.06.24
- Cllr Awards 2023: stories from the winners
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