Aviation matters to all of us – whether for domestic and international travel, jobs, freight, supply chains, tourism and the other economic benefits it generates, or the land use planning, surface access, noise and other environmental impacts it generates.
The great national challenges of our day – living with coronavirus, building back the economy, ensuring high-quality care, and protecting the environment for future generations – all have one thing in common.
Rampant wildfires in America; hundreds killed by extreme floods in Germany and China; and here, in the UK, the Met Office issued its first ever extreme heat warning.
It was great to see so many Conservative councillors attending this year’s LGA annual conference, albeit once again virtually.
I would like to say a big thank you to all of you who joined me at the LGA’s virtual annual conference.
I am humbled and thrilled to be continuing as the LGA’s Independent Group Leader for two years – huge thanks for your support.
The launch of our Falls Response Unit in Lincolnshire will provide a vital service for many older residents who might find themselves stranded and waiting for help.
When I was elected to Pembrokeshire’s Letterston ward in 2017, my campaign leaflet said we needed “strong, resilient communities”. Never has this resilience been tested as much as in the past year.
Our climate is changing. Across the country, local authorities are grappling with how to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
In just a few days, everyone in England and Wales will be able to vote in an unprecedented round of local and national elections.