Budgets destroyed by inflation
Frontline services, already cut to the bone, and regeneration projects are under the greatest threat, with inflationary pressures predicted to cost councils more than £1 billion next year at least.
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Councils creaking under the strain
Before the mini-Budget, the LGA had calculated a £2.4 billion shortfall in our council budgets from next May.
Changing of the guard
With the previous edition of first quite rightly focusing on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I would like to take this opportunity to belatedly congratulate Liz Truss on her appointment as Prime Minister.
Bringing people together
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September. This is a profound national loss.
Elizabeth the Great – leading by example
On behalf of the Liberal Democrat local government family, I offer our condolences to His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The rock on which Britain was built
In the many tributes, obituaries, and messages of condolence from around the world following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a constant theme has been a recognition of her service, duty and devotion to communities across the UK, the Commonwealth and beyond.
Winning hearts and minds everywhere
So many of our members reflected a great sadness at the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We have written to His Majesty King Charles III with sincere condolences to all the Queen’s family.
The vital work of councillors
It is a huge honour to have been elected as the new Leader of the LGA’s Labour Group and Labour’s leader in local government.
Action needed now on cost of living
The Prime Minister addressed the cost-of-living and housing crises, outlining his plan to help the nation with household finances and home ownership.
Right to buy makes it harder to find homes
I have been greatly concerned about the recent announcement to extend the Right to Buy scheme to social housing providers.