Community boards and the future for local government
As councils reflect on the recommendations in the Future for Local Government report, and as some begin their next representation review, Gavin Beattie, a former...
Tag : Local Government Commission
The FPP or STV question rolls around again
This year most councils and communities again face the question of whether to use FPP or STV for the next triennial elections in 2025. Gavin...
Representing local communities
Gavin Beattie from the Local Government Commission discusses council options with electoral systems. Recent times has demonstrated the value, more than ever, of strong, caring...