The food insecurity facing children
Politics can be as tribal as football, or worse, sadly – take that from a Chelsea fan.
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Meaningful change to protect our planet
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) starts shortly and provides a significant opportunity for the UK to demonstrate its commitment to meaningful change to protect our planet.
Ambitious for our children
Children up and down the country went back to school in September after 18 months of disruption to their education because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Party conference and social care
The Conservative Party Conference, which is approaching fast, is an important part of our political calendar, providing an opportunity to meet colleagues and ministers, and allowing us to debate and vote on party issues.
More answers needed on social care reform
There seems to be consensus across local government that the Prime Minister’s announcement on social care funding and reform still leaves a lot to be desired.
A bigger and more expensive care system
A series of successful hybrid meetings have started the new political year at the LGA, with leading members exploring key issues facing councils.
A spectacular summer of sport
I hope that first readers were able to enjoy a well-earned break from council duties over the summer and spend some time with friends and family.
Offering sanctuary to those in need
Like everyone, I have been horrified at the scenes from Afghanistan in recent weeks and months.
Actions speak louder than words
Passing a motion and declaring a climate emergency is one thing; doing something practical that makes a difference to the communities we serve is something else.
Voluntary sector support keeps us safe
It has been a summer break we needed, but in the shadow of dreadful disasters in Haiti and Greece, and terror and sadness in Afghanistan.