‘Systemic’ challenges to children’s services
Children’s services are continuing to deliver improvements and sustain strong performance, according to a new report commissioned by the LGA.
Race and political leadership
The LGA’s weekender events for black, Asian and minority ethnic councillors go from strength to strength.
Rural voters want change
It has been clear over the past few weeks that we are preparing for a General Election.
English-Welsh partnership marches forward
We’re all passionate about wanting the best for the people we represent. It’s also in our interests for neighbouring authorities to thrive, because, collectively, we all benefit.
One step forward…
Labour’s victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West parliamentary by-election ensures that the imminent contests in Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth will be examined for further evidence of a resurgence.
DIY waste ban ‘could mean tip closures’
Banning councils from charging households to leave DIY waste at recycling centres could mean tip closures and reduced hours in some council areas, an LGA survey has found.
All councils need bus franchising powers – LGA
Councils need new powers to decide the way local bus services are delivered to end a ‘spiral of decline’ in services.
‘Extraordinary intervention’ needed on audit delays
Only five out of 467 local government bodies had published their 2022/23 accounts with an auditor’s certificate or opinion by the end of September.
LG white paper – have your say
The LGA has launched a ‘call for evidence’ from councils to help inform its work on a Local Government White Paper.