The Editorial Team
LGA’s new political balance confirmed
Following the local elections held on 7 May, the LGA’s political proportionality has been calculated and independently verified.
Planning reforms ‘stop local response’
Proposed changes to planning committees could undermine local democratic decision-making, the LGA has warned.
Interim CEX appointed to LGA
The LGA has appointed former Camden Chief Executive Jenny Rowlands as its Interim Chief Executive. She will take up the role on 11 May.
Looking ahead to the King’s Speech
The Government’s first parliamentary session is coming to a close, having started on 17 July 2024 – an uncommonly long period.
Tributes paid to first LGA chair
Tributes have been paid to Lord Jeremy Beecham, the LGA’s first chair, who died in April, aged 81.
Budget challenges ‘could impact future housebuilding’
The financial outlook for social housing budgets is beginning to improve, although significant challenges remain that could impact future housebuilding.
LGA to lead new public health programme
The LGA has been chosen to lead a major new public health improvement and support programme for councils in England, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care.