Conference highlights need for Conservatives in local government
Party conference has enabled Conservative local leaders to come together to share ideas and contribute policy.
Party conference has enabled Conservative local leaders to come together to share ideas and contribute policy.
Local government has been steadily squeezed by austerity, inflation and centralisation over the years.
A life-size white elephant called HS2 greeted us as we arrived to support so many of our inspiring councillors at the Green Party Conference in Brighton in October.
Earlier this year, we published findings showing that family group conferences can keep children out of care, to instead live safely at home with their families.
Data has emerged as a powerful asset that can revolutionise decision-making and transform governance.
Access to funding, innovation and collaboration are key as local authorities across the country race to decarbonise housing.
It may already seem a long time ago, but I hope you had a chance to recharge your batteries over the summer, ahead of what promises to be another challenging and rewarding year in local government.
With the next General Election moving closer, Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has used his recent reshuffle to set out a shadow cabinet that is bursting with talent.