Local Government Information Unit
The Local Government Information Unit is a London based thinktank and registered charity (Reg. No. 1113495). Established in 1983 as a membership organisation for UK local authorities, the LGiU provides policy services and seeks to influence national policy, particularly in relation to local government and local public services.
The LGIU works through four 'Centres of Excellence' on Local Democracy, Local Sustainability, Service Transformation and Children's Services. The Centre for Children's Services incorporates the Children's Services Network (CSN)
In July 2008 the LGiU was voted Thinktank of the Year in the Public Affairs News Awards.
The LGiU currently has around 150 local authority members and a wide range of associate members and partner organisations.
The Chief Executive of the LGIU is Andrew Sawford. The Chair of the Board is Cllr David Wilcox.