Councillor Louise Gittins
Children’s social care
The Government is reforming children’s social care through new legislation to help improve the sustainability of young people’s social care placements and funding via the Families First Partnership programme.
Leaders of our places
I was delighted to lead an LGA delegation to the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds last month.
Elections and appointments
I am pleased to confirm that Jenny Rowlands has been appointed as the LGA’s Interim Chief Executive.
Out and about
From Taunton and Torbay to visiting neighbours across Cheshire and Merseyside, one of my greatest pleasures as LGA Chair is visiting our member councils to find out firsthand about the incredible work they are doing every day for local residents.