Brexit, devolution and funding: the challenges ahead
With his premiership now well under way, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has some huge challenges ahead of him, not least Brexit.
Councillor James Jamieson
Delivering even greater communities
The new Prime Minister needs to give councils the powers and funding they need and trust them to deliver
Preparing for the future
It is a great honour to be the new Chairman of the LGA, and I enjoyed meeting many of you at our annual conference in Bournemouth in early July.
Political agenda cost local seats
We have lost many good councillors in what was a disappointing election, where the major issue was Brexit and the impasse in Parliament.
Time to reform council funding
There is no doubt that the Government’s consultations on business rates retention and fair funding, alongside the impending Spending Review, present much-needed opportunities to review and reform local government funding.
The bureaucracy around mental capacity
As a councillor, it is frustrating to see situations where bureaucracy or perverse financial incentives get in the way of doing the right thing.
Positive announcements in funding deal
“I am delighted that the Government decided not to increase the New Homes Bonus threshold as this is a significant funding source”