Councils face £6.2bn funding gap
A new relationship between central and local government – providing long-term financial certainty and empowering councils – is the only way to solve the issues facing the country.
In the latest issue:
LGA annual conference rescheduled
The LGA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition – originally planned for 2-4 July – has been rescheduled for 22-24 October, at the Harrogate Convention Centre.
The ‘Year of Elections’ and economic predictions: Cutting through the noise
Lewington Wealth Management is delighted to invite you to our upcoming webinar, featuring Steven Bell, Chief Economist at Columbia Threadneedle.
A new hope
The LGA’s Local Government White Paper sets out how to deliver more and better for residents.
Emergency Preparedness – Sharing Best Practice
The UK has suffered a series of traumatic emergencies in recent years, amplifying the need for civil emergency preparedness across response, recovery and ongoing community resilience.
New sexual health strategy needed as STIs rise
The LGA is calling on whoever forms the next government to launch a new 10-year sexual health strategy.
Horses for courses
The 2 May local elections saw the Conservatives hit their lowest number of councillors and councils controlled for a quarter of a century.