Learning and looking ahead
The LGA’s annual conference is a chance to reflect on recent experiences and discuss what lies ahead for local government.
The LGA’s annual conference is a chance to reflect on recent experiences and discuss what lies ahead for local government.
Councils have been sharing services and senior staff for years, working together for the benefit of their local communities.
A couple of years ago, I heard a story about an older lesbian who had to move into a sheltered housing scheme – and who had started dating men to fit in.
Many councillors will be familiar with their council’s corporate risk register, where threats to its core functions and financial health are identified and actions taken to mitigate these risks are detailed.
Ahead of Disability Pride Month in July, the LGA is spotlighting its support for disabled councillors and candidates.
What do councils want to replace motoring taxes with as part of the move to electric vehicles?
Local by-election defeats for the Conservatives may be reaching a critical point.
The Government’s long-awaited food strategy is a “missed opportunity” to tackle issues around food poverty and obesity, the LGA and others have said.
The Government is to abolish ‘no fault’ evictions – something for which the LGA has long campaigned – and introduce other measures to redress the balance between landlords and 4.4. million privately renting tenants in England.