Councillor Louise Gittins
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.
Councils at the heart of social care reform
Our adult social care sector is in desperate need of sustainable investment and a proper plan for long-term reform.
New year, new opportunities
Last year was another extraordinary one for local government – one of challenge, but also of real progress.
Budgeting for care
Last month’s Budget coincided with the LGA’s National Children and Adult Services Conference, held this year in Bournemouth.