Delivering district distinction
The District Councils’ Network (DCN) Conference in Kenilworth was the biggest, most important such gathering in the local government calendar – the first since the General Election.
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Councillors supporting our communities
As we respond to the pandemic facing our country, councillors are doing a great deal to support our communities.
Delivering what our residents need
Local leadership is never more important than in a wartime theatre, as we feel we are in now.
Collaborative working has paid off
At the time of writing, we are entering the fifth week of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Government having just extended it for at least three more weeks.
Collaborative working key to COVID-19 crisis
I am sure that first readers will join me in saying a big ‘thank you’ to our amazing local government teams, social workers, public health and NHS staff, who are working so hard to treat those suffering from coronavirus.
Hold government to account on support
Keir Starmer’s election as Leader of the Labour Party has already seen a refreshing change in Labour in local government’s relationship with the party leadership.
Keeping it local
One of my priorities as Leader of Kirklees Council is to help create the conditions for a more inclusive local economy.
Care homes – the forgotten frontline
As someone who has just come out of hospital, I know how hard our NHS staff work.
Re-imagining our citizens’ climate assembly
These are extraordinary times: people keeping at least two metres from each other; schools closed; public gatherings cancelled; government putting together one of the largest economic stimulus packages in history; …
Supporting housing diversity
For three years, the Right to Build Task Force has been advising local authorities on creating more custom and self-build housing.