Tackling poor housing in the private rented sector
Every council in England knows that local government is at the coalface of the housing crisis in our country.
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A strong voice for Conservative councils
I am writing this after a busy, but very enjoyable, Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
The right support for councillors
It’s a breath of fresh air to have a government take our role seriously and value councillors’ work – sometimes, anyway!
100 days of progress and purpose
As I reach the 100-day milestone, I feel humbled and privileged to have been entrusted to represent you as Leader of the LGA’s Independent Group.
From establishment to influence
September marked the formal establishment of the Reform UK Group Office at the LGA. That milestone was about presence – ensuring our councillors had a seat at the table. The next stage is about influence.
Believing in the power of councillors
They say a week is a long time in politics, and that is never truer than during a reshuffle.
Productive relationships
September marks the start of the new political year, and I am delighted that, in its first week, we held the first ‘Blue Team’ meeting with our new Shadow Secretary of State, James Cleverly, and his shadow ministerial team.
Getting things done locally
Across the UK, 76 councils have a Liberal Democrat leader, with the party holding the deputy leadership in a further 16 administrations.
Leading with empathy and fostering unity
At the time of writing, we are dismayed by the murder in the US of Charlie Kirk.
Credibility, courtesy and professionalism
The establishment of the Reform UK Group Office at the LGA marks a historic moment.