Exchanging ideas
Climate change and the economic outlook will be discussed at the LGA’s conference for Independent members
Councillor Marianne Overton MBE
Councils creaking under the strain
Before the mini-Budget, the LGA had calculated a £2.4 billion shortfall in our council budgets from next May.
Winning hearts and minds everywhere
So many of our members reflected a great sadness at the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We have written to His Majesty King Charles III with sincere condolences to all the Queen’s family.
Right to buy makes it harder to find homes
I have been greatly concerned about the recent announcement to extend the Right to Buy scheme to social housing providers.
Net-zero response needed to hottest day
In July, we saw the hottest day in our country’s history, and there is evidence that we should be expecting many more.
Local issues remain vital
As you read this, hundreds of Independent, Green, Plaid Cymru and smaller party candidates are out and about in their communities and working hard online, organised and determined to focus on getting the very best for their local residents.
Flying the flag of democracy
Welcome to all new councillors, and well done to those who were re-elected!
Arrival of first Ukrainian families
With the arrival of the first Ukrainian families to their sponsors in Britain, I know you are preparing to help those sharing their homes and those who are arriving having escaped from this terrible war.
Levelling up means power to the few
The levelling up white paper has landed, heralding that bigger local government bodies, with power siphoned to the few, are better.
Gearing up for the May elections
While we are still waiting for announcements on contentious levelling up and planning changes, Covid restrictions have been lifted.