Political leaders should reflect the communities they serve, to ensure everybody’s views are heard in the policy-making process. Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people are still significantly under-represented in political …
We need to sort out a long-term plan to enable councils to protect children from harm while supporting early help to prevent problems escalating in the first place.
The LGA has published new guidance on how to spot and tackle modern slavery in hand car washes and privately rented housing.
Our members have been vociferous about what we need to see in the forthcoming Budget. We have had a good settlement but only for one year and we need longer-term certainty.
Five visionary local authorities will be able to take part in the 2020 Future Place programme.
The LGA will be continuing its engagement work with new select committee chairs to ensure local government priorities are heard and represented in Parliament.
There was a lot of national media commentary and coverage about the role of the NHS at the General Election, which was unsurprising given all the commitments major political parties …
Based on feedback from councils, the LGA’s Budget submission focuses on getting the right funding to improve services and people’s lives through public service reform.
A 60 second interview with Councillor Alex Phillips (Green), the youngest-ever Mayor of Brighton & Hove and a former MEP for South East England.
Councils are supporting the multi-agency response to COVID-19 to assess risk, provide advice and prevent it spreading further.