Reed calls for double devolution
Power can be overcentralised locally as well as nationally, the former Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary told the LGA’s annual conference.
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Creating ‘opportunities for growth’
Devolution “should encourage places with the freedom to shape their own future”, the LGA’s annual conference heard.
Reform UK would ‘unleash a skills revolution’
With a million young people not in education, employment or training, one of the greatest risks facing the country is “allowing young people to become disconnected from learning or working”.
‘Devo needs funding to work’
Councils need trust, genuine devolution and financial stability, according to the Liberal Democrat Local Government Spokesperson.
‘Stop asking care leavers to share their story’
How councils engage with care-experienced children and young people needs to change if services for them are to improve.
‘Private profit put before public good’
“Shocking” amounts of public money are being taken out of local communities in the form of private profit, Green Party Leader Zack Polanski has warned.
SEND reforms ‘can improve outcomes’
Eight in 10 councils believe the Government’s SEND reforms will lead to better outcomes for children and young people in England.
Football ‘can teach about healthy relationships’
The FIFA World Cup 2026 offers a vital opportunity to teach younger people about healthy relationships and how to treat one another with respect, the LGA has said.
LGA General Assembly to elect new chair
The LGA’s General Assembly will elect a new LGA chair on 7 July, after current incumbent, Cllr Louise Gittins, announced in June that she would be standing down.
‘Close single-use vapes loophole’ – LGA
The LGA is urging the Government to tighten the definition of single-use vapes to close a loophole, reduce waste and prevent further dangerous bin lorry, recycling and waste centre fires.