#CouncilsCan: LGA launches spending review campaign
The Local Government Association has launched its #CouncilsCan campaign to influence the forthcoming Spending Review.
A tale of two Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is one of the most interesting local authorities, electorally speaking, and two by-elections to dissect is a delight.
A crisis of representation
The paucity of new ideas in Westminster has never been more obvious or dismaying.
Preparing for Brexit
Councils are working hard to be ready for any Brexit scenario, but questions remain about the longer- term agenda for post-Brexit local government.
Responding to inspection
Fire authority members have a duty to ensure that their service responds effectively to any concerns raised by inspectors.
Funding gap for free bus pass scheme hits £652m
The funding gap for the concessionary bus fare scheme in England, which gives free off-peak bus travel for older and disabled people, has grown to an estimated £652 million, new analysis for the LGA reveals.
Cars of the future
Councils should be at the forefront of the transition to electric vehicles and supporting the development of charging points.
Rural services in decline
The way that services are delivered by providers and accessed by users is changing rapidly, with significant implications for the 9.4 million people who live in rural towns and villages.
Districts are delivering the difference
The distinct difference district councils are making in their communities was celebrated by more than 200 delegates from nearly 100 councils at the District Councils’ Network’s annual conference.
Chairing skills
Of all the functions you might be asked to undertake in your role as a councillor, chairing meetings is arguably one of the most important.