Debate, not hate
The great national challenges of our day – living with coronavirus, building back the economy, ensuring high-quality care, and protecting the environment for future generations – all have one thing in common.
Councillor James Jamieson
Build back local
Local leadership is key to levelling up inequalities and delivering an economic recovery that benefits all.
Civility in public life
The LGA is developing more resources to help councillors who face online abuse.
Once and for all
In his first speech after becoming Prime Minister, Boris Johnson promised to “fix the crisis in social care, once and for all”.
Unsung local heroes of democracy
The polling booths and paperwork may have been packed away, and the news agenda may have moved on, but it is worth reflecting on more than just the results of May’s local elections, important as they were.
Looking to the future
The vaccination programme is preventing thousands of deaths, as councils support the safe lifting of pandemic-related restrictions.
Local views on local elections
In just a few days, everyone in England and Wales will be able to vote in an unprecedented round of local and national elections.
Public health reforms
A better future for public health is possible, with local government at its heart.
Changes to Right to Buy
The Government has announced a package of reforms to the Right to Buy scheme, in what is a significant lobbying success for the LGA, following years of campaigning.