Rural infrastructure concerns over barn conversions
Councils are warning that rural communities risk missing out on vital local services because of a surge of almost 225 per cent in homes converted from barns and farm buildings in the past five years.
Investing in small businesses
Councils are the first line of support for building self-employed businesses back up after the pandemic.
Growing the rural economy
Many residents of English rural and coastal communities benefit from a high quality of life, the characteristics of which cannot be obtained in the cities and suburbs.
Tackling the climate emergency
The LGA has been raising councils’ environmental concerns with MPs and Peers.
Listening to local government
Social care will be a top concern of councillors at Labour’s party conference.
Harnessing the power of local government
Conservative councillors are in good spirits after recent local election successes.
Natural partners for councils
Community foundations are local champions, connecting people and organisations that want to improve their communities.
Levelling up to revitalise rural areas
Rural areas are being left behind in the Government’s levelling up agenda.