Committed to a genuine partnership
Once again, Labour councillors from across England and Wales came together on the second weekend of February for our annual Labour Local Government Conference in Warwick.
group leaders
Emissions costs for waste incineration
The Government’s plans to plough ahead with its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) will have dire consequences for councils.
Local government at the spring conferences
We are looking forward to our Liberal Democrat spring conference in York in March, where local government will be central to the party’s debates.
Developing democracy and future leaders
As we begin the year, the decision to delay some of the local elections has given many of us pause for thought.
Postponed elections subvert democracy
Postponed elections subvert democracy.
Scrutinising devolution in the Lords
I would like to wish everyone across the local government family a prosperous 2026 and congratulate all those in the sector who were recognised for their efforts in the New Year Honours List – in particular, the former Leader of Buckinghamshire Council Cllr Martin Tett, who has been made a CBE.
Progress on fair funding
Let me take the opportunity in this first first magazine of 2026 to wish all LGA member councils a very happy new year.
Ready for more gains in May
Last year, the Liberal Democrats won the most council by-elections across the UK.
An honest and balanced partnership
As we enter 2026, local government faces a year of significant change.
Election delays damage public confidence
The past year has been unsettled for local government.