Importance of speaking as one voice
The local elections were a bruising and depressing night for the Conservative Group. One by one, we lost incredibly good, hard-working colleagues who lost through no fault of their own.
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Some stunning local election results
As the dust settles on the 1 May local elections, the work continues at the LGA’s Liberal Democrat Group – including supporting Lib Dem groups facing changed circumstances following their elections.
Local elections and leadership hustings
Congratulations to all our members standing up for our communities and succeeding in the local elections.
An opportunity to shake things up
Last month’s District Councils’ Network Annual Conference took place, of course, at a time of local government reorganisation, which is set to lead to the abolition of every district council.
A blueprint for electoral reform
As the first set of scheduled polls since the 2024 general election, the 1 May local elections are a move back to electoral ‘business as usual’. We strongly believe now is the time to improve that business for everyone involved.
School transport project tackles budget pressures
One of the biggest budget pressures on upper-tier councils today is home-to-school transport.
Improving young people’s wellbeing
#BeeWell is a youth-centred programme that exists to improve the wellbeing of young people across England.
Strengthening partnership working in children’s social care
The Department for Education’s Families First for Children Pathfinder (FFCP) programme is designed to test ways to reform the children’s social care system.
Embedding health into planning
The places in which we live, work and socialise have a profound impact on our health. From access to green space and active travel, to the quality of housing and community infrastructure, the built environment plays a crucial role in shaping our wellbeing.
Performing arts for young people in care
There’s something extraordinary about the performing arts that is hard to find in any other discipline.