Local net zero: an indispensable goal
As Prime Minister, Boris Johnson established net-zero carbon as the quickest route to ending our reliance on Russian oil and gas, reducing household bills, and boosting local jobs and skills across the country.
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A stepping stone into society
Most of us probably take for granted our ability to access council and other essential services online, yet millions of people in England and Wales still have little or no access to technology.
Tackling anti-social behaviour
Tackling anti-social behaviour can be tough, but a recent partnership in Buckinghamshire has managed to do just that successfully.
Connecting with private renters
Every day, Generation Rent hears from private renters in severe difficulty because of an eviction, sometimes illegal, or suffering because of the poor quality of their home.
Focusing on family ties
For nearly a decade, Coram Voice has been working to bring children’s voices to the heart of social work practice through the Bright Spots programme, in collaboration with the Rees Centre at the University of Oxford.
Passionate about people and places
I can’t say enough how wonderful it was to be with so many of you in Harrogate for the LGA’s first in-person annual conference since 2019.
New ministers and membership ballots
If the old saying that a week is a long time in politics is true, then the last month feels like a lifetime, as we have seen the resignation of the Prime Minister and significant changes in the ministerial team at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).
The benefits of sustainable clean energy
While the country eagerly sat waiting for the heatwave to pass, what was the Government doing?
Great to see you again!
Celebrating our local election successes and sharing good practice were at the centre of our offer at the LGA’s annual conference in Harrogate in late June.
Net-zero response needed to hottest day
In July, we saw the hottest day in our country’s history, and there is evidence that we should be expecting many more.