Early years reform guidance published
The Government has published updated guidance supporting councils to ensure childcare providers make all additional charges clear and upfront to parents.
Improving councillor diversity
Councils have an important role to play in promoting local democracy and participation, and culture change and community outreach can make a difference.
Demystifying AI
The LGA’s new ‘AI Unpacked’ video series sets out to make AI easier for local councils to understand.
Devolution must strengthen police accountability
The Government has big plans for more devolution in England, to empower local decision-making on behalf of communities.
A vision for future growth
This year’s Convention of the North provided a landmark moment for leaders, industry and policymakers in the region to come together as one and set out the North’s vision for future growth.
A culture of success
In January, North Tyneside’s Children’s Services were graded outstanding in all areas.
Young voices
As any councillor knows, making sure we consider the views of all our residents is essential to shaping the future of our areas.
Innovation is the only choice
Tight budgets still threaten the public sector, demand still grows for our services. We are sick of saying ‘we need to do more with less’, but, sadly, it is still true.