The Editorial Team - first magazine for councillors

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Councils ‘key to women’s health’

The Government has updated its Women’s Health Strategy, which aims to help women access the healthcare they need in England.

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Better-connected transport

by The Editorial Team

The Government has set out a long-term plan to deliver simpler, more reliable and better-integrated journeys across England.

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Reforming the planning system

by The Editorial Team

Creating communities, not just homes.

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Trusted and safe

by The Editorial Team

Leading responsible use of AI in public services.

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Keeping it local

by The Editorial Team

Planning authority expertise must be reflected in regional plans.

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Tougher on fly-tipping

by The Editorial Team

An LGA media campaign drew national attention.

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Local government reorganisation

by The Editorial Team

Support for councils and strategic authorities.

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Armed Forces: turning commitment into delivery

by The Editorial Team

The Armed Forces Bill represents a significant opportunity to build on the UK’s commitment to those who serve and have served, and their families.

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Call for review of fly-tipping sentencing

by The Editorial Team

Fly-tipping court fines must be reviewed, councils have urged, as figures show they are lower on average than penalties handed out directly by local authorities.

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Building a single view of your residents with data and AI skills

by The Editorial Team

Local authorities hold vast amounts of data across services, from housing and social care to customer contact and finance. Yet that information is often spread across disconnected systems such as spreadsheets, customer relationship management and service platforms (CRMs) and service platforms, making it difficult to build a clear, actionable view of residents

Party conferences

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