As we head towards the LGA’s annual conference, we have been reflecting on this year’s theme: ‘From neighbourhoods to nations – building lasting futures locally’.
It captures the vital role councils play in shaping places, supporting residents and building stronger communities.
Residents are already seeing the benefits of a Labour Government working in partnership with councils to deliver for local communities. Labour’s ambitious housebuilding programme, backed by planning reform and investment in affordable and social housing, is helping councils tackle the housing crisis, giving more families access to secure, high-quality homes while supporting local growth.
This government is focused on neighbourhood-level regeneration, with investment in infrastructure, town centres and public spaces helping communities thrive.
“Additional support for neighbourhood policing is making streets safer”
Funding for roads, transport links and local renewal is creating places where people want to live, work and invest.
Additional support for neighbourhood policing is making streets safer, tackling antisocial behaviour and strengthening community cohesion. And Labour’s commitment to skills, apprenticeships and quality jobs is ensuring more people benefit from economic growth and build successful futures closer to home.
Labour recognises that councils and communities are central to delivering lasting change. By working together, we are supporting neighbourhood renewal and delivering improvements residents can see and feel in their daily lives.