Delivering for our communities
Now that we have a new government in place, it is absolutely vital that we get on with delivering on the key issues and opportunities for our communities
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Reigniting the devolution debate
It’s been two years since the last new devolution deal was agreed in England – so the promise, in the Queen’s Speech, of a White Paper on the subject is encouraging.
Dealing with the unexpected
It has been heart-breaking to see people forced out of their homes by the extensive flooding across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
Spending Round delivers certainty
The Chancellor’s Spending Round has provided councils with much of the certainty they need about how they will be funded next year – as well as £3.5 billion for our vital local services.
Delivering for local residents
I am looking forward to seeing many of you in Bournemouth from 2-4 July, at the LGA’s annual conference.
Brexit, devolution and funding: the challenges ahead
With his premiership now well under way, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has some huge challenges ahead of him, not least Brexit.
Funding for replacing dangerous cladding
This time last year, I was writing about the appointment of James Brokenshire as Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary, and his plans to consult on banning combustible materials on high-rise buildings.
Preparing for the future
It is a great honour to be the new Chairman of the LGA, and I enjoyed meeting many of you at our annual conference in Bournemouth in early July.
Sustainable funding needed for social housing
Last year, the Government finally accepted the LGA’s long-standing call to scrap the housing borrowing cap.
Councils can
While we await the timetable for the 2019 Spending Review, the LGA has already launched its campaign for more funding for councils.