Vital local services need more support
This is a big year for us. It will bring a changed UK-EU relationship and possible Parliamentary elections, while we continue to help our communities to thrive in an¬ ever-challenging funding environment.
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Stand up and be counted
We soon enter purdah and then the planned group elections, so I wanted to thank you and wish you luck if you are standing locally in May.
Party politics playing with local lives
The once faithful party whip lies in tatters. The Conservatives called the EU referendum, called a General Election, lost their majority, and brought back from Michel Barnier, the EU’s Chief Negotiator, a Brexit deal so damaging that members won’t vote for it.
Independent voices
The scrapping of the housing borrowing cap, Brexit and community safety were among the issues discussed at the LGA Independent Group’s recent annual conference.
Budget setting in a challenging year
“We are still £3.1 billion short and longer-term solutions for care, health and devolution have been delayed”
Inspiring speeches at conference
“People want the best possible council performance for their residents”
Making the case for better funding
“We welcome the lifting of the housing borrowing cap, but continue to push for Right to Buy to be devolved”
Looking ahead to next May’s elections
“We are listening to you, speaking for councils nationally, and getting more good people to stand”