Parliamentary priorities
The LGA is seeking to influence a range of new legislation that affects the work of councils.
The LGA is seeking to influence a range of new legislation that affects the work of councils.
Every council in Britain has an Armed Forces Covenant setting out how it will support former and serving members of the armed forces and their families locally.
The LGA has highlighted to MPs safety issues and the extra costs of running ballots during the pandemic.
The LGA supports the creation of a statutory definition of domestic abuse, and the inclusion of economic abuse within this. We are also pleased to see that the new legislation will place the role of the domestic abuse commissioner on a statutory footing.
Certain key public services are best delivered locally, according to a landmark review of the pandemic.
The LGA has been pressing for new guidance to prioritise fire risk assessments of the most high-priority buildings.
The LGA continues its work to help shape and influence the national agenda, shine a spotlight on councils’ outstanding work, and push for the powers, flexibilities and sustainable funding local government needs to provide much-needed support to our communities now and into the future.
The LGA is raising key local government concerns with parliamentarians ahead of major decisions affecting the sector.
The LGA’s engagement with Westminster has looked a little different this year, but we have still influenced key legislation and committee inquiries.
Local politicians and parliamentarians met to discuss the vital role of councils and combined authorities in helping people into work.