Leading the journey to net zero
A life-size white elephant called HS2 greeted us as we arrived to support so many of our inspiring councillors at the Green Party Conference in Brighton in October.
Disabled councillors
The LGA is offering disabled councillors free one-to-one coaching sessions focused on leadership development.
Digital switchover scams warning
Criminals are exploiting the analogue-to-digital switchover to scam vulnerable residents who use health care telephony devices into giving out personal information such as bank details.
Planning fee delays ‘costing £5 million a week’
Taxpayers will continue to subsidise planning services by almost £5 million a week until the Government finalises measures to increase fees to cover the cost of processing applications, the LGA has warned.
Putting localism on the agenda
The autumn conferences are an opportunity to influence party manifestos.
Banning boycotts
New legislation could have far-reaching effects on councils’ pensions and procurement functions.
Keeping children with their families
Earlier this year, we published findings showing that family group conferences can keep children out of care, to instead live safely at home with their families.
Changing hands
Almost half of the local by-election contests held over the summer resulted in a seat changing hands.
Economic inclusion
The LGA has set out guiding principles on equality and diversity in employment and skills.