The vital work of councillors
It is a huge honour to have been elected as the new Leader of the LGA’s Labour Group and Labour’s leader in local government.
Tackling anti-social behaviour
Tackling anti-social behaviour can be tough, but a recent partnership in Buckinghamshire has managed to do just that successfully.
Action needed now on cost of living
The Prime Minister addressed the cost-of-living and housing crises, outlining his plan to help the nation with household finances and home ownership.
Connecting with private renters
Every day, Generation Rent hears from private renters in severe difficulty because of an eviction, sometimes illegal, or suffering because of the poor quality of their home.
Right to buy makes it harder to find homes
I have been greatly concerned about the recent announcement to extend the Right to Buy scheme to social housing providers.
Focusing on family ties
For nearly a decade, Coram Voice has been working to bring children’s voices to the heart of social work practice through the Bright Spots programme, in collaboration with the Rees Centre at the University of Oxford.
Building better places in York
Affordable and zero-carbon homes are at the heart of the city’s new housing programme.
Passionate about people and places
I can’t say enough how wonderful it was to be with so many of you in Harrogate for the LGA’s first in-person annual conference since 2019.
Cost of social care for children up a quarter
Latest figures show that spending to protect vulnerable children at risk of harm has increased by almost a quarter in five years, because of soaring demand for support.
New ministers and membership ballots
If the old saying that a week is a long time in politics is true, then the last month feels like a lifetime, as we have seen the resignation of the Prime Minister and significant changes in the ministerial team at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).