Children’s social care
The Government is reforming children’s social care through new legislation to help improve the sustainability of young people’s social care placements and funding via the Families First Partnership programme.
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Leaders of our places
I was delighted to lead an LGA delegation to the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds last month.
Elections and appointments
I am pleased to confirm that Jenny Rowlands has been appointed as the LGA’s Interim Chief Executive.
Out and about
From Taunton and Torbay to visiting neighbours across Cheshire and Merseyside, one of my greatest pleasures as LGA Chair is visiting our member councils to find out firsthand about the incredible work they are doing every day for local residents.
Councils at the heart of social care reform
Our adult social care sector is in desperate need of sustainable investment and a proper plan for long-term reform.
New year, new opportunities
Last year was another extraordinary one for local government – one of challenge, but also of real progress.
Budgeting for care
Last month’s Budget coincided with the LGA’s National Children and Adult Services Conference, held this year in Bournemouth.
Pride in every place
Last month, the Government announced its Pride in Place programme, which includes new powers and £5 billion in funding for more than 330 of our most deprived neighbourhoods in England.
Taking the lead
It’s almost a year since the first Leaders’ Council was held at the LGA’s 2024 annual conference in Harrogate.
Conference catchups
The LGA’s annual conference is always a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old political friends, make new ones, and grow our support and information networks to help in our work as councillors.