Libraries for active and engaged communities
The annual celebration of the very best that local libraries have to offer their communities has kicked off, with Libraries Week taking place from 4-10 October.
In the latest issue:
Cabinet reshuffle
Michael Gove MP has replaced Robert Jenrick MP as local government’s Secretary of State in a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle, and has been put in charge of the Government’s levelling-up agenda.
£7bn fund to tackle city job losses
Half a million jobs in town and city centres are at risk because of the impact of the pandemic, as people continue to work from home, according to exclusive analysis commissioned by the LGA.
Pandemic ‘could boost’ rural and coastal areas
A rise in people ‘staycationing’, population movement away from urban areas and a greater focus on the green economy could all help deliver a £51 billion a year economic boost to rural areas.
Local leaders
One of the strengths of the LGA is that we are a membership organisation and member-led.
VirtualSignature automates the deed signing and sealing process
VirtualSignature.com’s technology has been specifically designed with the professional services sector in mind and has proved to be particularly beneficial to local authorities’ legal departments. By collaborating closely with clients, the company has been able to provide features and solutions that meet their specific needs; something not always available from its competitors
The benefits of heritage status
Twenty years after the idea was first mooted, Gwynedd Council has been successful in its bid to secure World Heritage status for the slate landscape of north-west Wales.
Sterner tests ahead
It has been a long time since the Conservative party has endured so many defeats in council by-elections.
£5.4bn for adult social care reforms
Significant plans for the future of adult social care have been announced by the Government, including the introduction of a new health and social care levy.