Local government

5 Aug 2026

Who should we be angry at?

We don't picket outside the bank or post death threats to insurance execs. That unhinged fury is reserved for the Council. Should it be?

30 Jul 2026

LG Professionals WA State Conference

Alicia will give a keynote and appear on panels and in masterclasses to talk about local government leadership in a changing world.

3 Jun 2026

Strategic Public Leaders Training, Sydney

Join us for two days of strategic leadership training with Alicia McKay - in partnership with LGPro NSW.

13 May 2026

Why citizens' assemblies won’t fix political distrust

Democracy done better - or just papering over the cracks?

4 Feb 2026

Stop trying to agree with everyone

What Councils have taught me about making decisions under pressure.

31 Oct 2025

NSW local government professionals become Strategic Public Leaders in Sydney

Local government managers from across NSW came together for two days of strategic leadership training with Alicia McKay - in partnership with LGPro NSW.

30 Oct 2025

When decisions SUC(k)

When the stakes are high and messy, building a good process is the only way through.

22 Oct 2025

Politicians deserve more credit

Reflections from Mayor School.

17 Sep 2025

Council rates are a straight-up bargain

Don't vote with your wallet. Pick people who play nicely with others.

9 Sep 2025

The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast with Jim Hunt

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Alicia McKay about local government from down under.

4 Sep 2025

Local Legends Toolkit

Provide fun, fast and effective strategic leadership development for your Mayors and Councillors with the Local Legends Toolkit.

21 Jul 2025

Local government is back in the firing line

They don't want reform, they want rates-capping. This is a bad idea, but it will play well in the 2026 election.

1 Mar 2025

Alicia McKay named Top 25 Thinker in Local Government by the LGIU

Alicia McKay has been named one of the world's top 25 thinkers in local government by the UK's Local Government Information Unit.

26 Feb 2025

Future Local Lab interview

Future local leadership, challenges and solutions - an interview with LGIU.

13 Feb 2025

Are you having the wrong argument?

Learn to have better arguments for fuller, fairer, and more focused decision-making.

31 Jan 2025

Local Legends strategic audit

Audit the strategic capability of your Council and find out where to focus your efforts.

30 Jan 2025

Responding to community requests: a guide for Councillors

A guide for Councillors on dealing with incoming constituent requests

4 Dec 2024

Local leadership done well: strategic, aligned, and connected

How Local Legends transforms governance and management effectiveness in local government

26 Sep 2024

Local Legends In-House Programme

Bring elected and executive leaders together for two days of strategic leadership development at your Council.

27 Aug 2024

Council Induction Masterclass - 27 August 2024