Borrowing cap win leads to house building boost
Almost all stock-owning councils plan to accelerate or increase their house building programmes following the lifting of the housing borrowing cap last year, according to an LGA survey.
Twenty-first century councils
The LGA has published a new resource aimed at helping councils support more women, parents and carers to stand for election to, and serve in, local government
Rewarding perseverance
An interesting feature of the latest local by-election results is the contrasting fate of candidates who never gave up trying.
Debugging the apprenticeship levy
With companies struggling to make the most of the apprenticeship levy, Surrey County Council and local businesses have been working together to come up with solutions
Support for skills
Further changes are needed to the apprenticeship levy to make it work for local economies
Who are you?
Serving the local community and making a difference remain the primary reasons why people stand as councillors, according to the latest census of elected members in England
‘Council tax rise won’t stop care cuts’
Council tax rises in 2019/20 will not bring in enough money to prevent further cutbacks to the care that millions of older and disabled people rely on every day, the LGA has warned.
A new era for Dorset
On 1 April, Dorset’s nine councils will be replaced by two new unitary authorities: Dorset Council, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.
Peer support
Sector-led improvement is helping councils to improve their performance and services to residents
Early help for families
Political leadership is key to developing effective early help services for families