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.
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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.
Delivering services in rural areas
The LGA has responded to the Government’s Spending Review, and further analysis is in progress.
Local democracy: a constant in an uncertain world
As we look ahead to welcoming delegates to the Welsh Local Government Association’s (WLGA) annual conference in Llandudno in a few weeks, it is impossible to ignore the parlous state of democracy.
A broad church
In the aftermath of the local elections – perhaps the most consequential in recent history – the County Councils Network’s (CCN) political proportionality has changed.
Research on regional inequalities
The Local Policy Innovation Partnership (LPIP) project is a significant initiative aimed at addressing regional inequalities and fostering sustainable growth through research, innovation and partnership.
AI ‘won’t fix councils’
I read ‘Unlocking the potential’ (first 702) looking for some indication of what artificial intelligence (AI) might offer local authorities and, unfortunately, found only platitudes diverting us from the real challenges facing councils and the country.
From devo to delivery
Following the 1 May local elections, I want to recognise and send my personal commiserations to colleagues across the political spectrum who were unsuccessful at the ballot box.
Core funding increase needed in SR
Local councils are at the forefront of transforming their places for the better.