Waste rule changes ‘could lead to sofa mountains’
Councils need funding to tackle waste sofas and other discarded soft furnishing items that contain dangerous chemicals before rules change this year, says the LGA.
Partners in supporting our communities
The annual conference of the District Councils’ Network took place in mid-March, little more than a fortnight before most of our member councils celebrated their 50th anniversary.
Lancaster tops by-elections table
At the very end of February, the Conservatives made a gain from the Liberal Democrats, their first since November 2022.
Making women and girls feel safe
Growing up and living in vibrant London, being vigilant when navigating the night-time as a woman comes as a given.
Councils face ‘urgent and important’ challenges
The LGA’s new Chief Executive has written to council chief executives, pledging to work with them to “deliver the best public services possible”.