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Social cohesion

by The Editorial Team

Cohesive communities are safer and more resilient.

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High-speed digital

by The Editorial Team

The key to inclusive growth.

Categories features, parliament Tags communities
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A cross-sector voice

by Councillor Louise Gittins

Engaging ministers on what matters to councils.

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Civil resilience

by Councillor Matt Boughton

A new guide for councillors.

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montage of photos representing council services, including medic administering a covid vaccination and close-up of woman vaping (public health), residents clearing up streets after summer 2024 far-right disturbances (community safety), homeless person at bottom of steps in pedestrian subway, a local bus driving past a bus stop, a teacher working with a young pupil with Down Syndrome, and a care worker with tablet discussing care arrangements with an older woman

Challenge and change

by Councillor Louise Gittins

Local government’s resilience and agility will see us through 2025.

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The best of local government

by Councillor Louise Gittins

Sharing our passion for serving our communities.

Categories features Tags communities
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After the riots

by Councillor Louise Gittins

Building community cohesion requires a long-term strategic approach.

Categories features Tags communities

Cross-party governance

by The Editorial Team

Elected members provide strategic direction to the LGA.

Categories features, miscellaneous Tags communities
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Making a difference

by The Editorial Team

Top tips for new councillors.

Categories features Tags communities

Leaders under challenge 

by Councillor Abi Brown OBE

Local government faces existential threats like no other with council risk registers changing ever more frequently. 

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