Transforming health and wellbeing
Moving power out of Westminster and back into our communities was a key manifesto pledge of this Labour Government, and the NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England does just that.
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Road tax should be going to councils
National Highways maintains just 2 per cent of England’s roads, while our local authority highway departments maintain more than 90 per cent.
SEND system needs cross-party reform
Change is sorely needed for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Championing public services
It is an honour to be writing my first magazine article (no pun intended!) as the new LGA Independent Group Leader – and following the LGA’s annual conference in Liverpool, I want to reiterate my commitments as the new group leader.
50 years of getting young voices heard
Coram Voice is the first and longest continuing voice for the child in care.
CIL refunds: treating people fairly
In 2015, the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) was introduced.
Sharing good practice nationally
One of the great pleasures of attending the LGA’s annual conference as Chair is being able to dip in and out of sessions at our Innovation Zone.
Coming together at conference
Many of you will receive this edition of first as you are making final preparations for the LGA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool.
Supporting those who need it most
The Spending Review marked a new phase for our Labour Government – focusing on investing in Britain’s future to ensure working people benefit from our stabilising, growing economy.
Social care left high and dry by SR25
This Spending Review was a missed opportunity to draw a line under the damage experienced by our public services; among other issues, it left social care teetering on the edge.