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Markets at a crossroads
Markets are recognised among the top factors for supporting vibrant and vital town centres.
TV dramas highlight government scandals
Do all government scandals need a television drama for people to take notice? ITV’s ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ horrified the public and triggered outrage.
Winter warmers to tackle loneliness
The Big Lunch has become the UK’s largest community-led fundraiser and neighbourhood get-together.
Councils as place shapers
In our engagement with Parliament and the new Government, the LGA has been making the case that councils play a vital role in steering economic development.
A central-local partnership
Our communities, families and businesses have been deeply scarred by the impact of coronavirus. Nothing that we can say or do will diminish the hurt that has been felt by so many.
Riding roughshod over local communities
We finally saw the Government’s planning reforms, sneaked out at midnight on a Wednesday, just before the start of the summer holidays.
Getting communities back on their feet
With the hospitality sector now open, the country is slowly leaving the first phase of the pandemic.
