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Fair funding reforms

by The Editorial Team

Councils still need additional resources.

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Good neighbours

by Councillor Louise Gittins and Lord Victor Adebowale CBE

Partnership working is key to delivering health reforms.

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Better governance

by The Editorial Team

Members remain central to the LGA’s decision-making processes.

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Showcasing local government

by The Editorial Team

Ensuring councils are heard at the party conferences.

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Sector support in action

by Councillor Jane Scullion

LGA improvement programmes save councils millions of pounds.

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Graduating in public service

by The Editorial Team

Councils can apply now for top graduates.

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The best start in life

by The Editorial Team

Providing national support for family hubs.

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A platform for growth

by Grace Collins MBE

This year, we celebrate a remarkable milestone – 21 years of the LGA’s flagship leadership event for black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) councillors

Improving lives

by Councillor Louise Gittins

More than 1,800 delegates attended the LGA’s annual conference in Liverpool.

English devolution

by The Editorial Team

New legislation requires neighbourhood engagement.

Party conferences

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