Councils as place shapers
In our engagement with Parliament and the new Government, the LGA has been making the case that councils play a vital role in steering economic development.
The Editorial Team
Local leadership
The LGA is run by its members, for its members. It is a politically led, cross-party membership organisation, representing local authorities across England and Wales.
£6 billion in Right to Buy discounts ‘threaten scheme’
Almost £6 billion has been given out in discounts through the Right to Buy scheme since the size of the discount was increased in 2012, leaving councils in England struggling to rebuild homes as quickly as they are being sold.
PM candidates visit LGA offices
The first hustings event in the final round of the Conservative Party leadership contest and race to become the next Prime Minister took place at the LGA’s Smith Square offices last week.
Adult social care reforms ‘underfunded’ – survey
Councils do not have confidence that sufficient funding has been earmarked by government for reforms of adult social care, according to an LGA survey.
Stronger together
Councils have been sharing services and senior staff for years, working together for the benefit of their local communities.
Councils face extra £3.6 billion in costs
Rising energy prices, spiralling inflation, and National Living Wage pressures are set to add £3.6 billion in unforeseen extra cost pressures onto council budgets in 2024/25, the LGA has warned.
£40 million to release brownfield sites for new homes
Councils in England can bid for a share of a £180 million fund designed to transform disused urban sites into new homes and create jobs.
‘Extreme heat fuelled by climate change’
The importance of funding local fire and rescue services for potential risk rather than just day-to-day demand was demonstrated by July’s heatwave, the LGA has said.