Conservatives defend seats as turnout falls
Despite the national party’s continuing struggles at Westminster, Conservative candidates defended two seats and gained another in recent local contests.
Time for a green industrial revolution?
Local authorities are leading the way in tackling environmental concerns about waste and air quality.
A local voice
The Conservative Party Conference in Manchester looks set to be dominated by Brexit, but councillors will be discussing how to secure further powers for their communities.
Time for a rural strategy
Earlier this year, the Rural Services Network launched its call for the Government to develop a comprehensive, funded rural strategy.
Preparing for emergencies
In May 2017, an explosion triggered by a suicide bomber killed 22 people leaving an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena.
Supporting councils to tackle modern slavery
Our recent Safer and Stronger Communities Board meeting heard from the new Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner Dame Sara Thornton CBE QPM. Supporting councils to tackle modern slavery has been a key priority of the board for several years now, following an early presentation from Dame Sara’s predecessor Kevin Hyland.