An independent review by Dame Sara Khan into social cohesion and resilience has warned of “significant challenges” that impact the wellbeing of our democracy, threatening to undermine the social fabric of the country.
The movement towards Independent and smaller parties is rising to take on the huge challenge of recovering confidence and trust in democracy.
A year since a government call for evidence on remote meetings closed, the LGA has called for virtual and hybrid council meetings to be an integral part of the future of local democracy in England.
The year 1997 was a very good one. It marked the start of a Labour government again after 18 years of Tory rule, and it was the time I decided …
One of the cornerstones of democracy is that the public can trust those that they have elected to govern, whether at a national or local level, and that those who make the rules will follow them.
While we are still waiting for announcements on contentious levelling up and planning changes, Covid restrictions have been lifted.
We enter 2022 with everything to play for.
The LGA is calling for evidence on the abuse and intimidation councillors face.
Local authorities, from Iceland to Turkey, are finding innovative ways to improve communication between residents and councillors.