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Education reforms

by The Editorial Team

Ensuring safe and high-quality schooling for all children.

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Opportunities and challenges

by Councillor Carolyn Lambert

Reshaping the future of fire services.

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Young minds in crisis

by Councillor Jon Hubbard

New recommendations for improving children’s mental health.

Reforming sentencing

by Councillor Heather Kidd MBE

A path to justice and rehabilitation.

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Helping working-age people be councillors

by Councillor Abi Brown OBE

The LGA has published new guidance for employees and employers.

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Lacking democratic accountability

by Councillor Marianne Overton MBE

The LGA Independent Group’s annual conference discussed devolution.

Drip-feed funding ‘weakening’ services

by Councillor Louise Gittins

While February’s final local government finance settlement confirmed a 6.8 per cent cash increase and extra money towards increased employer National Insurance contributions, councils’ finances remain extremely challenging.

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Addressing challenges

by The Editorial Team

The provisional finance settlement will shape the future of local services.

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Bills before Parliament

by The Editorial Team

A look ahead to new laws affecting councils.

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Pathways to devolution

by Councillor Louise Gittins

The LGA is increasing its support to its members.

Party conferences

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