group leaders - first magazine for councillors

Oflog isn’t the answer

It was great to catch up with colleagues and friends from across the local government family at the LGA’s annual conference.

A vibrant and inspiring conference

by Councillor Marianne Overton MBE

Thanks to so many people who attended the LGA’s recent annual conference, an especially vibrant and inspiring event.

Time to allow councils to set planning fees

by Councillor Izzi Seccombe OBE

In my final column for first as Leader of the LGA’s Conservative Group, I want to put on record my thanks to all Conservative councillors across the country for the tremendous hard work you put into your communities.

Giving power back to towns and cities

by Cllr Shaun Davies

It will be a pleasure to see many of you in Bournemouth from 4-6 July for the biggest event in the local government calendar.

A stronger liberal voice in local government

by Councillor Joe Harris

I am still getting over the Liberal Democrats’ fantastic set of local election results from May.

The importance of peer support

by Councillor Adam Paynter

It was a great privilege to be chosen as National Lead Peer for the LGA’s Independent Group.

Continuing to deliver real change

by Councillor Izzi Seccombe OBE

As the Conservatives in local government reflect on the results of May’s local elections, the LGA Conservative Group will remain a dominant force in representing the priorities of Conservative councillors across the country.