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Using residents’ insight to tackle crime

The Redbridge Community Crime Commission was established after the largest ever response to a council survey – more than 2,800 shared their views.

It was all going reasonably smoothly for local Conservative candidates.

Local government set for yet another one-year finance deal

The LGA has published a briefing on the adult social care white paper.

The LGA has launched new training for lead members for housing.

Councils and community lenders can help build financial resilience.

Public-private partnerships can help councils deliver local investment.

Health and wellbeing boards are key to delivering integrated care locally.

The levelling up white paper is expected this month.

Small changes can make a huge difference to carbon emissions.