Local action on climate change
COP26 underlined councils’ importance in tackling the climate emergency.
Councillor James Jamieson
Levelling up requires devolving down
Levelling up has meant “everything and nothing” for some people because they “haven’t been able to get a fix on it” – not my words, but those of Michael Gove MP, on his 36th day as Secretary of State for Levelling up, Housing and Communities.
Time to reset public spending
The Spending Review 2021 takes place on 27 October, and it’s safe to say that the first multi-year settlement since before the pandemic will be crucial for local government.
Reforming adult social care
Adult social care and support is a vital public service that helps people of all ages, with different needs and in different settings, to live the life they want to lead.
Making the case for councils to new ministers
As first was going to press, Prime Minister Boris Johnson was working through a Cabinet reshuffle that has seen some important ministerial changes in key Whitehall departments for local government.
From climate change to community support
Last month, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a stark reminder of the impact of climate change.
Building back better
Throughout the pandemic, local government has demonstrated the value of local leadership and stepped up and delivered for our communities when it mattered.
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.
Build back local
Local leadership is key to levelling up inequalities and delivering an economic recovery that benefits all.