‘Inflationary storm’ adds to £4bn funding gap
Councils in England face a funding gap of £4 billion over the next two years – a £1 billion increase since the LGA’s initial analysis in July.
In the latest issue:
‘Patchwork’ support no help into work
Nearly nine million people who are economically inactive risk being left out of work for even longer, because of a complex patchwork of national schemes that fail to directly address their needs, the LGA has warned.
Chief executive departs LGA
LGA Chief Executive Mark Lloyd CBE has left the organisation after eight years in the role.
‘Systemic’ challenges to children’s services
Children’s services are continuing to deliver improvements and sustain strong performance, according to a new report commissioned by the LGA.
Race and political leadership
The LGA’s weekender events for black, Asian and minority ethnic councillors go from strength to strength.
Rural voters want change
It has been clear over the past few weeks that we are preparing for a General Election.
English-Welsh partnership marches forward
We’re all passionate about wanting the best for the people we represent. It’s also in our interests for neighbouring authorities to thrive, because, collectively, we all benefit.
One step forward…
Labour’s victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West parliamentary by-election ensures that the imminent contests in Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth will be examined for further evidence of a resurgence.
