Major change in the political landscape
As polling day approaches, I wanted to say a big thank you for all that you are doing on the election trail – it’s not long now!
Councillor Joe Harris
Ensuring diversity in council groups
The LGA’s Be a Councillor programme has made a real difference in delivering diversity in council’s political groups, but we still have a long way to go.
Local government at the spring conferences
We are looking forward to our Liberal Democrat spring conference in York in March, where local government will be central to the party’s debates.
Ready for more gains in May
Last year, the Liberal Democrats won the most council by-elections across the UK.
Changes are better late than never
The Chancellor has finally decided to abolish the two-child benefit cap.
The right support for councillors
It’s a breath of fresh air to have a government take our role seriously and value councillors’ work – sometimes, anyway!
Getting things done locally
Across the UK, 76 councils have a Liberal Democrat leader, with the party holding the deputy leadership in a further 16 administrations.
SEND system needs cross-party reform
Change is sorely needed for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Social care left high and dry by SR25
This Spending Review was a missed opportunity to draw a line under the damage experienced by our public services; among other issues, it left social care teetering on the edge.