Believing in the power of councillors
They say a week is a long time in politics, and that is never truer than during a reshuffle.
Productive relationships
September marks the start of the new political year, and I am delighted that, in its first week, we held the first ‘Blue Team’ meeting with our new Shadow Secretary of State, James Cleverly, and his shadow ministerial team.
Getting things done locally
Across the UK, 76 councils have a Liberal Democrat leader, with the party holding the deputy leadership in a further 16 administrations.
Leading with empathy and fostering unity
At the time of writing, we are dismayed by the murder in the US of Charlie Kirk.
Credibility, courtesy and professionalism
The establishment of the Reform UK Group Office at the LGA marks a historic moment.
Tackling barriers to growth could unleash £276bn of economic potential
Councils across England could unleash £276 billion of untapped economic potential – equivalent to more than a tenth of national output – with government support to break down place-specific barriers to growth, according to LGA-commissioned analysis.
SEND transport costs soar
New analysis published by the LGA has found spending by councils on home-to-school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is predicted to reach nearly £2 billion this year (2025/26).