Recovering the costs of fly-tipping
Ahead of the Conservative Party Conference in October, the LGA Conservative Group has been working hard to bring together our manifesto publication to launch at the conference.
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Showcasing councils at party conference
As you sit down to read this issue of first, the Liberal Democrats will be gathering for their autumn conference in Bournemouth, with a packed agenda looking at a range of issues with local government at the centre.
The issues that matter to residents
The shocking news of fatal flooding in Libya is heartbreaking and there will be much we want to do to help.
Solving the local policy evidence challenge
Local government faces substantial challenges meeting UK and devolved government policy ambitions to address regional disparities.
The future of population statistics
High-quality, timely and accurate population statistics are essential to make sure people get the services and support they need, both within their communities and nationwide.
Delivering on the promise of heat networks
In an era of energy efficiency and decarbonisation, heat networks offer a promising solution for the UK’s net zero aspirations.
How to be disability confident
Did you know that disabled people in the UK are almost twice as likely to be unemployed as non-disabled people?
Challenging ourselves to be even better
It is a true honour to become Chair of the LGA, building on the legacy of my predecessors while setting out our future priorities.
Acting as a family
In my first column for first, I want to reiterate my thanks to the Conservative local government family for supporting my nomination to be the new Leader of the Conservative Group at the LGA.
Making the future local
It is a huge honour to have been elected as the new Leader of the LGA’s Labour Group.